The Blueberry Dart ***Finished***

[MarkyM607]

The 102 and 106 do seem to be two types who slogged away doing their duty without getting any glory or real recognition. You know 'Did a job for three decades or so, thanks very much, there's the door!'.

[TobyC]

The 102 and 106 do seem to be two types who slogged away doing their duty without getting any glory or real recognition. You know 'Did a job for three decades or so, thanks very much, there's the door!'.

Tbf they aren't the most glamorous of looking aircraft so perhaps that's why the tend to be overlooked.

[Blueberryruby]

The 102 and 106 do seem to be two types who slogged away doing their duty without getting any glory or real recognition. You know 'Did a job for three decades or so, thanks very much, there's the door!'.

Tbf they aren't the most glamorous of looking aircraft so perhaps that's why the tend to be overlooked.

They're not that's true but they were the first (and only?) delta wing aircraft the US used plus they were pretty quick! The A7 wasn't very good looking but people still talk about that.

I guess this goes some way to explain why this has only become a footnote in history, "the F-106 never saw combat, nor was it exported to foreign users. Following the resolution of initial teething problems – in particular an ejection seat that killed the first 12 pilots to eject from the aircraft...." (Wikipedia)

[philp]

My Dad's last base while he was in the USAF was Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, MT. This was mid 70s through early 80s. When we first got there the MTANG was still flying the F-106 so I got to see them fly over all the time and there was always one on display during Big Sky Days (base open house). Maybe this is why the Dart is one of my favorite aircraft along with the EB-57 Canberra that the 17th DSES used (my Dad worked the Pod Shop for them).

[Blueberryruby]

My Dad's last base while he was in the USAF was Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, MT. This was mid 70s through early 80s. When we first got there the MTANG was still flying the F-106 so I got to see them fly over all the time and there was always one on display during Big Sky Days (base open house). Maybe this is why the Dart is one of my favorite aircraft along with the EB-57 Canberra that the 17th DSES used (my Dad worked the Pod Shop for them).

I bet they were quite a sight to see flying over!

[Blueberryruby]

Well today is deadline day! All i need to do is give the missiles their final coat of paint and stick them on and i will be finished!

[TobyC]

If you need a day or so to finish then I'm happy to grant it. No point in rushing as it's been a great build so far.

[Blueberryruby]

Thanks for the offer but i should be alright. I just need to top up the white bits and I'm using acrylics so it'll be dry nice and quickly. The plane it's self is all finished and glossed, it is only missing some armaments!

[Blueberryruby]

Finished!

[Blueberryruby]

Finished!

[shangos70]

Great finish Blue, looks a cracker.

[Clashcityrocker]

Lovely work Blueberry.

Nigel

[TobyC]

Spiffing old boy, absolutely spiffing .

[Blueberryruby]

Thanks guys! I'm quite pleased with this one; even Mrs Blueberry said that she quite likes it....high praise indeed!

[Marek]

Really nice model!