Homebee Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Sources: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234951965-trumpeter-new-tools-148-f-106-testshots/ http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=270956 Strange. Interesting images but no source... Just the topic title announcing a 1/48th Convair F-106 Delta Dart by Trumpeter. Prototype pics are from a F-106B. Looks like a Monogram kit revisited. Bad news for the similar (I mean the single seat F-106A) AvantGarde Model project. Wait and see. V.P. Edited April 27, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 It is remarkable how many subjects are being duplicated at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepureness Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I think its the case that, they see a subject that needs re tooling so they go and create the kit only for another manufacturer to be doing the same thing. Maybe I might be spoilt and get 2 new tooled Shackletons in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I hope we can get NASA decals, and the b-1 chase plane ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Now that is great news ! A proper scale two seater is just what the doctor ordered.......loverly ! Just hope Trumpy get it right...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I think its the case that, they see a subject that needs re tooling so they go and create the kit only for another manufacturer to be doing the same thing. Maybe I might be spoilt and get 2 new tooled Shackletons in the near future Whilst plenty of other subjects remain unkitted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Confirmed! Trumpeter is to release 1/48th F-106A and F-106B Delta Dart kits - ref. 02891 & 02892 Source: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2804557302 V.P. Edited November 29, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 cor a lot of tempting subjects also on the new releases list. looks like trumpy have been busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Anticipating the Trumpeter's F-106 kits, Caracal Models (http://caracalmodels.com/) is working on dedicated decals sheets - ref. CD48060 & CD48061. Source: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=273826 I have been working on these two sheets for a while - they will be part of my rather busy May line-up, and will cover most Air National Guard units that flew the "Six". Markings for both single and twin-seaters will be included, in anticipation of the Trumpeter kit. V.P. Edited July 6, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Box art Source: http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16488 2891 1/48 US F-106A Delta Dart Aircraft NEW TOOL! Used by the US Air Force and National Guard, the F106A was an improved version of the F102 and was equipped with the MA1 integrated Fire Control System, J75 afterburning turbojet, an enlarged intake, modified wings, and a tailpipe that modernized its operations for the time. The plane was used as an all-weather interceptor and could be flown completely by the MA1 after takeoff. Kit consists of over 190 parts on 11 sprues plus photo-etched details and features fuselage and wing with engraved panel lines. V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Lovely Nu Joyzey markings. They were one of the units to get the M61A-1 'Gat pack' rotary cannon. Rather fancy the Caracal California markings too, though was always a fan of "Montana, Big Sky Country" markings so would like to do the 'B in those. Wonder if the kit will come with optional original and later canopy hoods (as did the Revellogram) and decals for needles/dials and later tape instruments? A brace of these plus a couple of Kitty Hawk Voodoos, if they do an RF-101C and F-101B - will sit very nicely on my study shelf. I don't think we'll ever get these in 1/32, but who knows? Maybe Trumpeter have a big Six up their sleeve? Tony Edited April 5, 2014 by tony.t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) On final - ref.02891 Source: http://old1.trumpeter-china.com/a/en/product/fly/1_48_Series/2014/0703/2672.html V.P. Edited November 29, 2014 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Ooh very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldr Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is it going to be one of Trumpeters excellent kits or one of there less good ones? I certainly hope it's the former but my money is staying in my pocket for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 News from Caracal Decals for F-106. Source: http://www.caracalmodels.com/48scale.html The first F-106A/B sheet is coming in late July, and will feature markings for Florida, Massachusetts, and Montana. The second sheet (CD48061) is due in August and will cover the rest of the ANG operators of the Six (California, Michigan and New Jersey). There are separate, smaller sheets for stencilling, national insignia and serial numbers. V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The only thing lacking in the Monogram kit (I can live with raised panel lines) is a gun, if this one has then I'll probably invest some of my hard earned pension in it. Should be some lovely schemes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 In stock at LM : http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=TP02891 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It is remarkable how many subjects are being duplicated at the moment. Totally agree and not helped by the reported 'silliness' between Avant Garde and Kinetic in particular. As I understand it the chief designer at Avant Garde used to work with Kinetic but after some disagreements, left and vowed to set up his own company. The net result is that one or the other (and I was not briefed on which way around it was) decided that they would compete directly and go head to head, which is why we have seen duplicate Fouga CM.170 Magisters and IAI Kfirs (so far) announced or released. Evidently this trend is set to continue. I'm all for some healthy competition and the opportunity for one company to better the others once the market has provided its opinion (as Revell have done with their Tornado IDS in the wake of the Hobby Boss kit) but to bring out two, high quality, kits of the same aircraft type is bordering on the irresponsible when there are still so many well known and less well known types in dire need of some coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Evidently this trend is set to continue I don't see what suggests that. - August 2012: an ARC member called Wesley announces that a new company (which turned out to be AMK) is to make a Kfir kit... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=253907 - March 2014: we could read on the former AMK FB page and on AMK's web site the message "Wesley is out of AMK business! Any business related matter, please contact [email protected]." BM member Sio belongs to AMK. AFAIK Wesley has vanished. Nothing suggests that we'll have "redundant" kits anymore. Edited August 29, 2014 by Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't see what suggests that. - August 2012: an ARC member called Wesley announces that a new company (which turned out to be AMK) is to make a Kfir kit... http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=253907 - March 2014: we could read on the former AMK FB page and on AMK's web site the message "Wesley is out of AMK business! Any business related matter, please contact [email protected]." BM member Sio belongs to AMK. AFAIK Wesley has vanished. Nothing suggests that we'll have "redundant" kits anymore. Please read the post carefully. This is NOT what I said. There was NO suggestion that new kits would be 'redundant'. The reference to "a trend setting to continue" not only refers to the continued situation between Avantgarde and Kinetic (I have seen/heard no evidence to suggest otherwise) but also to kit releases in general…..Avantgarde are still going ahead with their CM.170 Magister in spite of the subject being released by two other companies (albeit using the same mould) and I understand Kinetic are now working on one of the other subjects previously announced by Avantgarde. IMHO, there are still far too many duplications (witness Zoukei-Mura's apparent lack of intelligence gathering capabilities - to release one duplicate kit is unfortunate…..to release two or more smacks of carelessness)….they have now gone head-to-head with three other companies…Tamiya, Revell and Trumpeter…why ??. and there are others. Fair enough if every major or historically significant subject out there has been kitted in each scale but this is NOT the situation. We have SO much duplication going on and yet no high quality 1:32 scale kits of the Hurricane, Typhoon, Beaufighter to name three…….In 1:48 we are still looking out for a F-102, Mirage IIIE, Buccaneer, Scimitar, Fiat G.50, SA.330 Puma, Blenheim, Tempest, etc……in 1:72 lets consider the Shackleton, Vulcan, Victor, B-52, VC-10…..I could go on…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Mirage IIIE in 1/48th has been announced by at least three companies. Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Please read the post carefully. This is NOT what I said. I disagree. Lets forget it. and I understand Kinetic are now working on one of the other subjects previously announced by Avantgarde. Ah ? Edited September 2, 2014 by Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Why do companies release the same kit? Simple. When asked at airfix why they had done a new tool Lancaster when Revell had only just one? The answer was a Revell kit does not make money for airfix! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Why do companies release the same kit? Simple. When asked at airfix why they had done a new tool Lancaster when Revell had only just one? The answer was a Revell kit does not make money for airfix! Yup. Company managers don't think as customers do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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