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Way back in the early-1970s I was at the University of Wisconsin in Madison doing my undergraduate studies. At that time, the Wisconsin Air National Guard (ANG) was flying F-102 Delta Daggers, and the sight of these jets flying overhead was joy to behold. Fast forward nearly 50-years later. I'm nearing retirement and seriously considering returning to Madison for my golden years. The Wisconsin ANG now flies the F-16C Block 30 (their F-102s were replaced with Cessna Skymasters in 1974, followed by A-10s) and I thought it appropriate to do a double build of their supersonic hotrods. Here are the kits: Significant aftermarket used in these build include: Meng F-102 Wolfpack engine nozzle set Pavla ejection seat Eduard photoetch Quickboost anti-collision lights Master Model pitot tube Brassin and Maestro Models missiles Markings are from the Draw Decal F-102 set Paints used are True North Air's Defense Command Gray, and Mr Color Nimbus Red for the red wingtips and tail fin Hasegawa F-16C Aires cockpit and wheel bay Quickboost ejection seat Eduard photoetch CMK engine nozzle (not a great improvement) Weapons and pylons from Hasegawa Weapons set #5 Dream Model pitot tube Markings are from the kit Paints used are True North's Light & Dark Ghost Gray, Gunship Gray, and Neutral Gray. For the red tail fin I used Mr Color, as with the F-102. My WIP can be viewed here: I have lots of pics to show, so hold on to your hats! First, Meng's F-102 Delta Dagger with Wisconsin ANG "William Tell" markings (1972) Next, Hasegawa's F-16C in the Wisconsin ANG's 50th Anniversary markings (1998) That's it, Folks! Thanks for viewing, and thanks to everyone who followed my build & for their helpful comments/advice.