Mix F-104 and SR-71 (1/48) two engines, a delta wing.

[sotoolslinger]

Absolute Beauty

[Dork the kit slayer]

 
To my eye it looks like a Draken on heavy duty steriods.

[Eddie M.]

Ingenious problem solving. Pure eye candy.

[proditor]

Holy $%^& that is awesome!!   

[bearmatt]

Are you the son of "Kelly" Johnson.... ? 

That's gonna be a candidate for my whif 2010... 

[G.Marcat]

Are you the son of "Kelly" Johnson.... ? 

Long, short, mixed with F-16: I love to modify the F-104: here there are all the my Whatifs based on the Starfighter:

[G.Marcat]

After I gave the primer to the my model, now I can see a little more clearly the shape:

[Logan Hartke]

With that sleek and clean circular fuselage, tall tail, rear-mounted wing, and pure 1960s design, it looks like something out of Jonny Quest.

Cheers,

Logan

[dy031101]

With that sleek and clean circular fuselage, tall tail, rear-mounted wing, and pure 1960s design, it looks like something out of Jonny Quest.

I believe (because a book I own that detailed the process leading to the F-CK-1 got misplaced) it also is one of the possible configurations developed by AIDC and (to a higher extent due to the former's lack of experience) retired Lockheed staff responsible for designing the Starfighter.  Back then, not clear on what exactly to aim for, the ROCAF issued a vague requirement based on what they want improved compared to the F-104.

It's the later refinements that led to inclusion of 2D thrust-vectoring nozzles (and slightly-decreased spacing between the engines, literally right next to the central fuselage).

[Logan Hartke]

Regardless, I'm not a huge fan of the F-104 generally, but this looks great.  I think I don't like the T-tail very much and the straight, stubby, mid-mounted wings and this design takes care of both.

Cheers,

Logan

[srkirad]

I've already replied you on ARC on these new photos, but nevermind, I'll write it here too

It really looks nice now, while first (frontal view) photo reminds me of F-16XL

[noxioux]

Every once in awhile I see something on this forum that looks just. . . RIGHT.  This is definitely one of those times.  What a beauty.

[sotoolslinger]

Definitely a should have been

[Green Dragon]

Great stuff, I've definitely got to steal this idea! Got an Esci F104 in the stash and esci RB199 afterburner cans in the spares box. Thanks for the posting that IDF evolution site too! Some interesting designs on there.
Looking forward to seing it finished. 

Paul Harrison

[John Howling Mouse]

Watchin' and Learnin' over here.  Great stuff....keep it coming please!