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I love the look of the Hampden. Between Dora, ICM, ClearProp; Trumpeter, HobbyBoss, Modelvisit and Airfix, we in the 1/48 field are seeing some excellent releases.

While the F-106 never fired its falcons in anger, there were a number of post-Pueblo Cold War incidents in the Korean theatre in which MiG-21s were on an attack trajectory towards an EC-121, and F-106’s saved the day. Because the MiG-21s were flying out of Wonson, and the 106s on patrol were on low fuel, the 106 pilots were basically on a one-way mission. Thankfully the 20+ MiGs chickened out each time. You will never read about such incidents in Wiki articles or official records.

I just found this. Truly excellent work and a fine tribute to the brave men of the 2nd Squadron of the RAAF. I am thinking of building an Australian B-25J. Do you happen to recall the brand of masks you used? The markings are very realistic. In addition, do you think aftermarket engines would improve the look of the engine? Thank you for posting this beautiful B-25J.

The Falcons fired from the 106 were held internally. They were not subjected to weather, sunlight, wind and dust. They performed better than those fired from F-4s and other platforms.

Hello all, I want to invest in a set of DK Models decals due to subject matter, and was wondering if anyone had an opinion they would be willing to share? The marketing art work looks good. My question is whether DK Decals performed well and “looked the part”. Thank you for any opinion or suggestions.

Yes!!!

Thank you. I read that the USAF pilots were prepared to fly directly into an approaching bomber with the nukes armed in the event the Falcons failed to stop them.

I just saw a video from a F-106 pilot who served in Korea. No mention of nukes. Said that they were considered suicidal and impractical. By 1969 they were using four Falcons.,

Hello all, I am building a Trumpeter 1/48 F-106A stationed ant Osan air base Korea, 1968-1969, and plan to deploy the Falcon missiles in the “down” position with open weapons bay doors. All the photos I have seen from Osan air base in Korea, following the Pueblo incident, show a weapons bay of four AIM-4D Falcon missiles; they do not show the nuclear “Genie” missiles. Can anyone offer me any guidance on a F-106A weapons load out during this international crisis? I presume that Genie’s were part of the weapons bay, and on the base, however, the photographers may have been banned from photographing the exact array of weapons. The photos I see from the 1968-1969 period in Korea show a portable “tent” on the tarmac that may have been used to achieve secrecy from prying eyes. Conversely, the threat of a Russian bomber attack was relatively low, in 1968-1969, especially over Korea, and the need for speed was paramount, so the F-106s may have flown with Falcon’s only. Thank you in advance for any insight.

Colin, I just discovered this color chart and have a basic question: on the chart, is the lighter color chip an example lightened by white? I am very interested in chip “C” which I believe is a close approximation of weathered earth. Thank you.

I thought you made a mistake in the scale listed at first. This build is absolutely amazing in its build and finish.

I would like to build a J-3 Cub that encountered the Japanese attack force on 12/7/41. Not sure of the markings.

Hello all, I have reviewed various videos which compare the Tamiya Lanc with the new Hong Kong Lancaster in 1/48, and while the kits are similar in size and scale, there are a number of notable differences in layout and shape. Most notably, according to the reviewers, the HK Lancaster shows a slightly wider girth near the nose, and a markedly different construction sequence with respect to the nacelles. The HK and Tammy wings appear identical on the videos. I was wondering if any one has attempted to convert the HK Lanc into a Lincoln using the Paragon conversion kit and if so, what was your experience? I’ve never built the Tamiya Lanc, but I know a few men who have, and they all said that the 50 year old kit was a handful, especially when putting the fuselage halves together. Thank you in advance for any opinion or thoughts on this conversion.

Thank you. I have the Lela Press book. I am especially interested in SNAC Siebel 204’s used by French partisans with D-Day stripes, late summer 1944. The Siebel in 1944 appears to be a “D” model in overall green.

Greetings, I found this photo of a Siebel in France 1947. Can anyone tell me what the base color is? It may be a light tan or cream? Thank you for any assistance. https://vintage-sights.com/prestashop/aviation/8114-salon-siebel-si-204-remise-de-la-légion-d-honeur-vintage-photo-1947.html

Thank you for the replies. Very helpful.

The subtle variation in the finish is impressive. Thank you for sharing. Which shade of grey did you use? It looks perfect!

Hello, I am seeking information on Rhodesia Squadron 237 in WW2 including profiles of Squadron Hurricanes; operational history; profiles of individual pilots and aces; and photographs of aircraft. Is there a source of information such as a dedicated squadron history available? Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Beautiful build and finish! The kit is very primitive yet you somehow managed to build and achieved great results. Do you know the color scheme of the plane that made trips to Vichy colonial possessions in Africa?

Good day all, I am painting roundels on an Early WW2 Royal Hellenic Air Force transport with corrugated steel wings (1/48). Is there a corresponding roundel mask (RAF) that can work with and replicate the blue/white/blue RHAF roundel? Secondly, is there a particular brand of mask that adheres to corrugated airframe “skin” in 1/48? Thank you very much.

If you go above to Masinissa’s post, you can see the actual nose vs. the Monogram nose. I am not a B-24 expert but it’s interesting to note the differences.,

Question: does the HobbyBoss nose appear to be realistically “boxy” like the real thing? As expressed above, Monogram’s nose “curves up” at an unnatural angle. Thanks

This is a fitting tribute to the VT-3 TBD squadron that flew into the strength of the Japanese fleet at Midway, and the skilled sailors who maneuvered the planes on a tight deck in the heat of battle.

Thank you again for your thoughtful explanation of your techniques. Your modeling is art!

Everything about this diorama is perfect. I especially like the finish on the Hurricane and bombs. Very subdued but ultimately pleasing and realistic.