Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 It seemed that there not too many deltas in this GB, so I pulled the Meng F-106A out of The Stash. My intention was to convert it to an F-106B using the canopy from a Falcon vacform conversion set. This set is intended for the venerable Hasegawa kit and provides a complete fuselage. I intended to just use the canopy and AAR receptacle for the Meng kit. However, when I came to look at the project in detail, I realised that there would be a major problem. The way the Meng fuselage is arranged would mean it would lose most of its structural intengrity once I had removed the required plastic for the rear cockpit. So I'm going to build it pretty much OOB. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Good to see you starting another build for the GB Enzo, and a Dart too, you can never have too many of those in a GB. Its a great looking kit isn't it, one dropped through my front door yesterday. Do you know which scheme you will be finishing her as yet? 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Do you know which scheme you will be finishing her as yet? Likely an early production aircraft from the 27 FIS from Loring AFB in 1961. Lots of yellow on that fin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 So let's look at the sprues. It is a very nicely moulded kit and is a comprehensive package. There are two different types of external fuel tanks, open avionics bays and an open airbrake. The weapons bay can also be built open with the weapons load stowed or extended. Weapons include two types of AIM-4 Falcon, an optional gunpod and two AIR-2 Genies aka "bucket of sunshine". The aircraft can only carry one, so there is a transport trolley included for the second one. Finally there is a PE sheet with a boarding ladder. This is a very nice kit indeed! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Interior components painted up and ready for fitment. With plenty of room for ballast! To be honest, there is very little to report with this kit. It just fits together nicely. It's not exactly a "shake the box" kit, but it is not a challenging build. i 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Really nice work Enzo, she's going together very well indeed. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Nice enzo. that baby won't be a tailsitter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Very nice, Enzo! My fingers keep itching to go to an online retailer every time I see the Meng Dart on this GB Martin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Very nice, Enzo! My fingers keep itching to go to an online retailer every time I see the Meng Dart on this GB Martin Do it Martin! Resistance is futile!! 🇺🇦 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: Do it Martin! Resistance is futile!! 🇺🇦 Or a Trumper! I love the F-106B and especially the NJ ANG machines 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Proceeding with assembly. I have left the area of the IFR receptacle clear as I hadn't decided at that point which aircraft I was going to model. But then I did. It will be a very early model without IFR receptacle, IRST tracker and external fuel tanks. I made the relevant adjustments. All masked up ready for priming. I sprayed a base coat of clear lacquer from a rattle can and followed that up with grey car primer, again from a rattle can. (not shown) Next, a few thin coats of Xtracrylix XA1134 FS16473 ADC Grey. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Really nice work Enzo. You have done a great job getting her together and and the paint work looks really nice ans smooth. Decals can't be far off. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Decals can't be far off. Almost all of my current projects are now at the decalling stage. The Mighty Spreadsheet lists decaling tasks and nothing else for Saturday! One problem is that the decal sheet I ordered for this project is lost somewhere: in the UK, the US, over the Atlantic... who knows? Luckily, there are suitable decals in the Trumpeter F-106B. I can make up codes from other sources. I just need to source suitably sized buzz numbers. Hello, Fantasy Printshop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 3, 2022 Author Share Posted August 3, 2022 The decal sheet still hasn't arrived. So I improvised... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Another very smart choice of markings.👍 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 tail #3 : awesome choice too! looking great this build enzo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I have the same kit in my stash, what about the overall fitting and assembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, Ale85 said: I have the same kit in my stash, what about the overall fitting and assembly? There were no issues at all, not even with the intakes. The kit is a pleasure to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Greeblies ready for fitment. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Also looking very good mate and very close to completion. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 you have a veritable production line enzo. looking great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Finished! Posing with my other F-106 build in this GB. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Beautiful result mate, more of those great yellow and black checks. Your Darts look great together. Very well done mate. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 more greatness. Do we give enzo an award for the 'most models by a single person built in a GB 2022' @modelling minion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 35 minutes ago, Dansk said: more greatness. Do we give enzo an award for the 'most models by a single person built in a GB 2022' @modelling minion Oh yes. I most certainly think some kind of award is in order.😁 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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