F-102A Delta Dagger

December 2011 -- 1/79 (?) Revell F-102A

Here's the so-called Purina Checkerboard Special.

Much custom decal work here. Truly could not have done this one without my computer and printer. I received the kit built and because the canopy was salvageable, I wanted to keep it clear if I could. Revell provided a reasonable pilot figure, but he lacked an oxygen mask. I shaped some epoxy putty on the guy's face and stuck a curved bit of sprue in it for the hose. Canopy fit to the airplane was anything but precise.

It's not a perfect rendition of 41396, but until someone does a proper decal sheet for Hasegawa's or Monogram's Deuce, probably the closest you'll see. More images in Model Shots.

Comments

[Douglas]

Looks really nice Pat. It sure brings life back into those old Revell kits.