billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 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. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Happy to see these builds in RFI, they were fun to follow along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Outstanding job on both these aircraft Bill. Thank you for allowing us to tag along and kibbutz all the ups and downs. Well Done Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Stunning! I like the deuce especially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, VMA131Marine said: I like the deuce especially. That’s my favorite, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenCJ Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 They are both BEAUTIFUL, the F-102 is a little more so. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Excellent results again Bill, the F102 is the standout for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Excellent brace of hot-rods. The 102 also takes me back to the 1970's when I saw some of them landing at Lossiemouth in Scotland. They made an impression on me because they were so different to the RAF/RN kit usually seen locally. Loved them then and I'm still impressed by them. Nice to see these beautiful kits. Graeme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Very nice and a great comparison of fighter design 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, F-32 said: ... a great comparison of fighter design Agreed! A quarter century between the two. And, it’s been 22-years since that particular F-16. In a few years, the Wisconsin ANG will be flying F-35s... Hopefully then I’ll be able to add a third member to make it a half-century comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Look pretty good these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Outstanding birds Bill. I will start to build two Arctic Vipers when current Habu projects are completed. Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Serkan Sen said: I will start to build two Arctic Vipers when current Habu projects are completed. Love those Arctic schemes. Just this morning I was looking at those and what I would need to do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Excellent models. F-102 is my favorite OLD-TIMER.....and you finished it exceptional. Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, billn53 said: Love those Arctic schemes. Just this morning I was looking at those and what I would need to do them. I have already built two Arctic Vipers based on Mastercraft (or Mistercraft whatever is a horrible copy of Italeri kit) to test my vinyl masks and self printed decals. I have given both as gift and I want to build them again using Revell kits (I have around 60 brand-new Revell kits in my inventory)... Serkan Edited February 17, 2020 by Serkan Sen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Serkan Sen said: I have already built two Arctic Vipers based on Mastercraft (or Mistercraft whatever is a horrible copy of Italeri kit) to test my vinyl masks and self printed decals. I have given them as gift and now want to build using Revell kit (I have around 60 mint kits in my inventory)... Serkan I just got the Revell F-16 kit. If you have any extra masks & decals, I’d be willing to take them off your hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 You will get them together with A-12 Oxcart resin parts 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, Serkan Sen said: You will get them together with A-12 Oxcart resin parts 😉 😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Two lovely builds from a future neighbor in MN! Perfect Badger red on these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Outstanding Bill!!!!!! This will be a perfect addition to your home when you retire. Best of luck in that coming endeavor and the “Deuce” and “Viper” look beautiful!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 An excellent duo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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