SoftScience Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 It is inevitable that when I join a group build with a big 1/48 project, I'll at some point begin pining for something smaller and simpler to work on as well. And let's face it, when it comes to aircraft, 1/72 is my preferred scale, even if I try to convince myself otherwise. And so here we go with Meng's F-106. Its much nicer than their F-102 (which I built for the Vietnam GB in 2020), and I have some really interesting decals to go with it. You've all seen this kit on several other excellent build threads here already, so I won't waste my time or yours with sprue shots and the like. Right now I'm working on the innards. Keeping it simple. Glued the wing together. Fit was a bit "meh". Test fit the fuselage, and it's also a tad meh. But easy as pie after the Monogram dagger. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Good to see you back with another build, and a very nice on too in the form of Meng's F-106. Its a very nice kit with some great details. Which set of interesting markings do you have planned for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 I'm not sure which of these Ill choose, yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 As cliche as it is, I'd pick the top one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, arfa1983 said: As cliche as it is, I'd pick the top one! Yeah. Its going to be one of the top two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I would go for the second one down, I like the 318th FIS markings both the older ones like here and the later ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 22 hours ago, SoftScience said: Its much nicer than their F-102 So what is wrong with the Meng Dagger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: So what is wrong with the Meng Dagger? Its very clunky, and fit is sub-par for a kit it's cost. It has Matchbox like trenches, is missing details like actuator arms, and has frustrating omissions in the decal sheet. They're all small things that add up to become disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 106 is looking good so far. Thanks for the info about the 102 - that makes me a lot happier about doing the Hasegawa one! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansk Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/10/2022 at 4:03 PM, arfa1983 said: As cliche as it is, I'd pick the top one! definitely the top one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 6:55 AM, AdrianMF said: that makes me a lot happier about doing the Hasegawa one! but I bought a Meng a couple of weeks ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said: but I bought a Meng a couple of weeks ago Actually, looking at the Meng parts and instructions on super-hobby.co.uk, I'd say there was a lot more detail and a lot to like in the kit, even if it does have issues. The Hasegawa is definitely "of its time" and could successfully moonlight as a FROG model, so it's a bit rustic! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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