F-106 Delta Dart

[dragan_mig31]

Tnaks a lot.I have the same beast but in 1:72 in the quee.If only I could find some decals for the SEA camoed one it would be great

Looks great.What color did you used for the overall gray?

Model Master FS 16473 "aircraft grey". It is the actual Air Defense Command color used on the F-106 through its life.

As an aside, somewhere in my piles of reference material I have the official Tech Order for USAF tropical (Vietnam-style) camouflage for the Dart. Supposedly there was a squadron of Darts slated to be rotated into S.E. Asia but it never happened. The F-102s looked quite nice in camouflage!

[Second Air Force]

If you were to paint a Dart in a (hypothetical) tactical scheme I suppose you could use the F-102 scheme as a basis.

The USAF thought about using the '106 in a Migcap/topcover role but it didn't have an internal cannon. As I recall, this idea led to fitting a Vulcan gun in the missile bay. The clear view canopy without a center spine also came from this investigation. 

[dragan_mig31]

Ok.Thanks again this is too much modification for my taste.I will do a Overall gray scheme.It could be also good for trying out the salt weathering technique

[Second Air Force]

The 106s didn't have much in the way of weathering or scratches--they were among the most pampered airplanes in the USAF fleet. Every one I ever saw when they were operational was nearly spotless. Here's a great compilation of photos!
http://www.f-106deltadart.com/home.htm

There are some pictures in this collection of the drones, and other ships just pulled out of storage at Davis Monthan, that are faded and worn appearing.

[dragan_mig31]

Thanks.This will be very helpfull when I decide to build mine I was thinking of a f-100D before that :P

[Second Air Force]

Ok.Thanks again this is too much modification for my taste.I will do a Overall gray scheme.It could be also good for trying out the salt weathering technique

I'll try to find some photos of the cannon installation for you. It should be a straightforward thing to build if you did decide to do the camouflage version.

[Second Air Force]

First decal went on this evening. I can't find my decal setting solution anywhere so I'm going to hold off until I resupply.

F-106 Delta Dart

[No.1]

If the surface is gloss, maybe no need for decal setting solution?

[draken35]

If I see correctly, there are recessed panels, so decal setting solution sounds a real need for the decal to be perfectly fitted...

[Sall]

Ohohoh...Nice mate!

[No.1]

Alcohol vinegar?

[draken35]

Alcohol vinegar?

Yes, I think it's a good solution... Perheaps slightly diluted into water?

[No.1]

I think no need for that.

[Second Air Force]

If I see correctly, there are recessed panels, so decal setting solution sounds a real need for the decal to be perfectly fitted...

Monogram accurately molded a seam down the length of the external tanks. I tried the decal on this tank to see if there would be any problem. I'll need to use setting solution to get the results I want--it didn't lay down very tightly. Not a big problem to wait for some Microsol and Microset as I have the other projects going anyway.

I may try the alcohol/vinegar method. What ratio should I mix them? 1/1 or ?

[No.1]

Just pure vinegar. Sorry for term but we have here different type of vinegar- alcohol vinegar, apple vinegar (wild apple is best), vine vinegar, artichoke vinegar...