- Special Feature: Still Shining The Supersonic Fighter - F-104
Slim wings and a razor-sharp nose cutting through the Mach era. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter-affectionately known in Japan as 'Maruyon'—continues to captivate modelers and aviation enthusiasts alike with its bold, uncompromising form and wide variety of markings. This special feature explores the appeal of the Maruyon from every angle. Enjoy its overwhelming sculptural beauty—just as striking in scale form as in the real aircraft. Centered on FineMolds’ highly anticipated new kit, we also provide real aircraft photographs and basic painting illustrations packed with practical tips you can apply directly to your build. Beyond that, we delve into new ways to enjoy the F-104 through internal structure reproduction kits, aircraft that served in Taiwan, and even the G-model that portrayed the “NF” in the film The Right Stuff. Relive the deep and fascinating world of the Maruyon through scale modeling. A fighter that pursued speed to its absolute limits—its allure still ignites the passion of modelers today.

・Special Interview: Kunihiro Suzuki × Isami Akiyama — F-104J 'Eiko'
・This issue is packed with eye-catching gimmicks! FineMolds JASDF Fighter Series Vol.4
　FineMolds 1/72 JASDF F-104J Fighter “Eikō”: Isami Akiyama
・Building a fierce Maruyon in “air-superiority camouflage” that enhances its sharp, aggressive style
　FineMolds 1/72 JASDF F-104J Fighter “Senkyo”: Tōichirō Yokoyama
・JASDF F-104J PHOTO FILE
・Basic painting guide for the F-104J/DJ
・“Eiko” under the Blue Sky and White Sun — Build the F-104DJ that went to Taiwan!
　Kinetic 1/48 F-104A/TF-104 Starfighter, ROCAF: Shoken
・Enjoy the Maruyon 120%!? A recommendation for impactful internal-structure kits
・“Hey Ridley, got any Beemans?” Building the “G” that played the “NF”
　Hasegawa 1/48 F-104G Starfighter “NATO Fighter”: Sujitarō Numabukuro
・Thoughts on dynamic, “showcase” scale models
　Academy 1/72 USAF F-104C Starfighter ‘Vietnam’: Harusa

【NEW KIT REVIEW】
・Nissan Laurel HT 2000SGX (KHC130) Late Type (1973) — Hasegawa 1/24: Shiro Kitazawa
・BMW 320 E21 Turbo Gr.5 1980 DRM Zolder Westfalen Cup Winner — Platz/BEEMAX 1/24: SOF
・German 5cm Anti-Tank Gun Pak 38 — Tamiya 1/35: Bakan no Tora.
・K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle — Academy 1/35: Yuta Inoue
・HMS Lord Clive — HobbyBoss 1/350: Mitsugu Otani

【SERIAL FEATURES】
・Nana-Nii Spotlight: Soma Kato
・A Ramble Through the World’s Navies: Geisuian 88
・MA Color Seminar
・Shiro Kitazawa’s Youngtimer Garage: Shiro Kitazawa
・Follow Your Heart: Fa Yuri
・Anmo Naito’s Basic Tank Modeling Course: Anmo Naito
・Reference Notes for Making Models More Realistic: STEINER
・World Scale Modeler: Norio Takemura
・Meijin Hasegawa Says: Plastic Models Are Meant to Be Built!: Meijin Hasegawa

【INFORMATION】
・The 2nd National Plastic Model Championship
・Editor K on the Road: Korea Business Trip Report Vol.2
・The Ha-Go Bull Comes to Tokyo!
・New Kit Front Line
・Demos & First Looks
・Book Reviews
・Readers’ Club