Finished 1/72 F-106A Dart

[viking73]

Well I finished another one a few weeks back, the Hasagawa 1/72 F-106A. Not a bad kit but lacks detail. I added a throttle, "Y" shaped yoke, and the radar scope in the cockpit. I also detailed and corrected the ejection seat and wheel wells. The main gear wells are totally inaccurate so I fixed those and detailed them. I used the Aeroclub closed weapons bay doors which was a big help. I also added the anti-collision beacon and the refueling receptacle on the spine, and added the two data link antennas by the hook.

It was tough to choose decals for this one but in the end I marked her up in the colors of the 5 FIS.

I am working on two helicopters for my next build(s) – a Ft. Rucker UH-1H Huey and an overall orange UH-34 Seabat from HT-8. Stayed tuned…

-Derek











(I know, I forgot the landing lights on the main gear doors but I was ready to have this one done!! Sorry for the crappy photos also.)

[6trn4brn]

Excellent choice in unit markings Derek! Loved watching them take-off at night when I was stationed at Minot. I bought a 1/48 scale a long time ago...would like to find 5 FIS decals for it. In the meantime...if you really don't like the way yours turned out, I would be happy to take it off your hands

pm me if ya might consider letting it go to a good home...like mine

[viking73]

Hi, thanks for the kind words. I don't want to give her up , but I do have the old Experts Choice 1/48 5th FIS decal sheet that I might let go of...

Send me a PM or e-mail if interested!

-Derek

[the330thbg]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

[6trn4brn]

pm sent Derek...I think. I got an error message when I tried to send you the pm. If you did not get it, lemme know and I will send you my contact info again. Would love to have those decals!