Robin-42 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Another refugee from the shelf of doom. I actually started this kit in 1987! I never give up! It does require a bit of sand and fill and has raised panel lines, but the shape is spot on. I found one photo of an aircraft with the yellow/black pitot tube, so ran with it. There was quite a bit of variation on how the pitot tubes were painted anyway. The aircraft were also kept pristine, so no weathering. No masterpiece, but I love the look of it. 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Very nice build! One of my all time favorite aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I have a partially built F-106 of similar vintage. 🤫 Yours looks much better in its completed state, perseverance pays off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I remember building that kit as a kid in the era you started this one. That is an awesome job. Very nice finish. You can't go wrong with Michigan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 This aircraft holds a special place in my heart, one of the first I built as a "serious" model builder......at 13!😄 boy did I have a lot to learn. But it's clear you don't, excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 While the model may not be a masterpiece to you, it certainly looks superb to me. Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hello Robin, Monogram, always a pleasure to see on this website. The replica looks great. It was worth all the work. Regards, Orion / The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubar57 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Very nice looking machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Lovely work, I've got the Revell boxing of this one and agree it needs to be kicked into shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 1987....!!!! Great to see it finished. I love the shape of the US Delta's, fantastic looking aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Booty003 said: 1987....!!!! Great to see it finished. I love the shape of the US Delta's, fantastic looking aircraft. I can date it accurately because I remember working on it in an apartment I only lived in briefly. I think one or two on the shelf of doom might be older, but I can’t be sure. I finally put the half built ones in a display case. Forces me to look at them! I am actually disciplined lately. I can only build one Wingnut Wings kit at a time, plus for every two off the evil shelf I can start another one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'm the same bud, currently have 6 half built kits on the shelf looking at me with sad puppy dog eyes and another 5 on the workbench....!!! I keep telling myself not to start something without tackling one of the shelf sitters first.... 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Booty003 said: I'm the same bud, currently have 6 half built kits on the shelf looking at me with sad puppy dog eyes and another 5 on the workbench....!!! I keep telling myself not to start something without tackling one of the shelf sitters first.... 😀 6? A number that low would be a dream! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Monogram done to perfection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks for the kind words gents. Keeps me motivated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Very nice job. This old Monogram kits require some love but gotta love them. The century series kits are my favs. Still have to finish the Voodoo and the Hun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerotechi Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Looks fantastic. Delta dart and delta dagger are the two left for my century fighter collection I’m trying to put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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