Any chance of an F-106?

[RichardPrice]

To continue with the Century Series aircraft that HM are putting out, how do people rate the chance of an F-106?

The aircraft itself has a nice and prominent history, but it seems to be often overlooked in both plastic and diecast to date!

[shuttle]

Well, I rate the chances to be about 100% better then a couple of years ago. With HM producing an F-104, F-100, F4 and and now a F-105 I would say that they must have it on their long-term roadmap. Maybe CW's is also an outside contender?

:) Shuttle

[Merlin]

well, if HM made their decisions based upon my input only, I'd rate the chances at just under zero...The only Century series jet I would want even less would be the F-102.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if they eventually do both of them though, and I hope they do...it'll give me the opportunity to save some money

[Hornchurch]

To continue with the Century Series aircraft that HM are putting out, how do people rate the chance of an F-106?

The aircraft itself has a nice and prominent history, but it seems to be often overlooked in both plastic and diecast to date!

Well, I rate the chances to be about 100% better then a couple of years ago. With HM producing an F-104, F-100, F4 and and now a F-105 I would say that they must have it on their long-term roadmap. Maybe CW's is also an outside contender?:) Shuttle`


The Delta-Dart has always been one of my fave a/c' for many years.

I was lucky-enough to amass a decent collection of 1/48th scale decals representing various '106-units, to accompany the Monogram 1/48th kits.


But, one evident factor which weighs AGAINST the F.106 making a fast or forthcoming "soon" appearance, is it's "limited-user/operator" factor.....

(i.e., name some that were 'used' outside of USAF or NASA & you'd be hard-pressed).

Coupled with it's (USAF) ADC.16473 overall Grey means the ONLY variations in the liveries carried, will be the units themselves (i.e. Montana ANG, New-Jersey, etc) in order to break-up the difference between one a/c & another


Don't get me wrong, I'd STILL buy 'em, cause I LOVE 106's, but I'm mentioning all the above from a manufacturers point of view, rather than the 'enthusiasts'.....:(

(Ltd 'users' & Ltd colours won't "endear" the a/c "sales potential" within the eyes of certain manufacturers; inevitably ???????????)

[andygray1]

Quote "But, one evident factor which weighs AGAINST the F.106 making a fast or forthcoming "soon" appearance, is it's "limited-user/operator" factor.....

Coupled with it's (USAF) ADC.16473 overall Grey means the ONLY variations in the liveries carried, will be the units themselves (i.e. Montana ANG, New-Jersey, etc) in order to break-up the difference between one a/c & another " unquote


CW have done the SR-71, which has even less options !

Bring on the '106, I'd buy them all !!:)

[Hornchurch]

Quote "But, one evident factor which weighs AGAINST the F.106 making a fast or forthcoming "soon" appearance, is it's "limited-user/operator" factor.....

Coupled with it's (USAF) ADC.16473 overall Grey means the ONLY variations in the liveries carried, will be the units themselves (i.e. Montana ANG, New-Jersey, etc) in order to break-up the difference between one a/c & another " unquote


CW have done the SR-71, which has even less options !

Bring on the '106, I'd buy them all !!:) `


You optimist !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, all we need, is another few-Thousand who feel the same......:D


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[planenuts]

I love the F-106 and would get several. It's an important Air Defense Command aircraft.

[Aeolus]

When Thunderchief details first emerged, William was quite open on doing the whole Century Series, but I do not think F-106 being a possibility due to its limited numbers and service, on the other hand if HM produced P-26 maybe F-106 is not that far fetched as we think. What I am certain is that HM will produce both Voodoo and Delta Dagger. F-107 is of course out of the question.:D

[raddger]

I'd love a few.

The F-106 has to have some of the most attractive schemes of any of the USAF fighters IMO.

[totalplanenuts]

I believe everything's possible. I'd love the F-106. :cool:

[Edward Papazian]

I'd gladly take one......which may be the problem this plane has in motivating HM or CW to make it. For such a tooling to make a profit, one needs a decent proportion of multiple scheme buyers. I doubt that there are enough schemes of this plane, which had little or no actual combat service, to generate the required sales volume.

[smartd]

Here are some schemes I would not mind seeing:

[lmisbtn]

I'd prefer a Thunderstreak and a Voodoo (in that order) - more mileage for schemes too...

[strix1998]

1/48 Monogram kit built by Chris


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc192/johnagray/Dart001.jpg

[ZS-VAN]

I wouldn't be interested, something I seldom say regarding diecast planes. :) If I wanted a delta of that era, I'd look no further than the Mirage III. ;) An outstanding aircraft with numerous operators and a credible combat history. Another option would be the Saab Draken. :)

[totalplanenuts]

I wouldn't be interested, something I seldom say regarding diecast planes. :) If I wanted a delta of that era, I'd look no further than the Mirage III. ;) An outstanding aircraft with numerous operators and a credible combat history. Another option would be the Saab Draken. :)

I couldn't say better by myself ! :D

[Upkeep]

I love the F-106 and would get several. It's an important Air Defense Command aircraft.

Yup -- count me in too. At the very least one, perhaps two or so. In fact, I'd prefer the F-102 that Merlin really wants!!:D;)

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