I got one at my local H***y L***y . I really like the so called
century series (I will probably pass out when Trumpeter actually
releases the F-105) and would like to hear from anyone who has built
this kit. Any comments and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks
I built the original F-102 issue several years ago, but my overall recollection
is it's an excellent kit. I was surprised the long wing/fuselage joint needed
almost no filling. The intake/fuselage joint needed some careful sanding, but
the finished curve looks good. There are nice details in the cockpit and
weapons bays (I built the missile bay open and Falcons displayed, but I think
there's a solid belly plate if you want the doors closed). Yes, the panel
lines are raised (gasp), but the thing really looks like an F-102. I want to
do another now that they're re-issued the one with the alternative wingtips
(Case X or XX?).
Frank
Regarding the F102 wing being way too thick.
Is that completely true?
The Avro Vulcan, Gloster Javelin, Saab Viggen, and Dassault Mirage- all
with delta wings - have thick aeleron trailing edges.
I know they call them something else if the marketing department's are
feeling groovy at the
time - flaperons or whatever.
I wish I'd been able to measure, but at least an inch I'd guess. I'm not
sure if it's just a delta wing phenomenom.
The inner flaps were more normal - sharper, but not knife edge.
Any other observations/confirmations on deltas here?
Chek
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