1:48 F-106

The real subject

The F-106 was an American interceptor with a delta wing, built for a single task: to take off on alert and intercept a target heading for the North American continent. The whole design matched that. The wing without a horizontal stabilizer gave the machine speed and ceiling, the armament was hidden in an internal weapons bay so that it did not spoil the airflow, and the onboard systems worked in connection with the ground command network, which guided the aircraft to its target. In air defense service the type lasted a long time and left it only when machines a generation younger were already flying.

What the set is for

This is an add-on set for a model of the F-106 in 1:48 scale, that is, parts with which a finished kit is improved. Which parts of the aircraft the set concerns and how many parts it contains is given in the manufacturer's description and instructions; go by them to check which kit it is cut for as well. Accessories of this kind pay off precisely in large scales, where a coarser shape of a kit part is immediately noticeable.

Building and painting tips

First compare the part from the set with what it is to replace and try fitting it dry. Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder. Before painting, wash and degrease the parts so that the coat holds on them. Super glue holds on resin and plastic parts better than cement for polystyrene. Assemble the small parts with tweezers and paint them separately, because once seated on the model they are hard to reach.

• 1:48 scale, an add-on set for the F-106 model
• the parts are added to a finished kit
• the range of the set and the purpose of the parts are given in the manufacturer's description
• super glue is recommended, not cement for polystyrene
• before painting it is advisable to wash and degrease the parts

Terms of supply

The aircraft model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.