Jennings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Here's what I think I'm seeing here... 1. A separate sprue containing the F-106A fuselage, missile doors (in the closed position), and the cockpit parts. This and (9) indicate to me they have at least planned for, if not actually are going to do an F-106B! 2. Six Shooter missile bay door 3. Early subsonic drop tanks 4. Late supersonic tanks 5/6. Early (F-102 style) and late main wheels (??) 7/8. Early & late main canopies (?) 9. See above - F-106B breakdown! 10. Genie! Full missile load with extended launchers or buttoned up. Me likie!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I like what I'm seeing there and am surprised at the close coupling of the announcement and the sprue shots. I think that means that we should see the kit available shortly. Can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm going to be checking the usual outlets daily!! Should be any day now! Lots of Six decals will be forthcoming form fundekals! J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 There's also extra bay doors and parts to do the six shooter set up with open bay doors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) So there are... Bring it on baby!! And I just noticed the very early markings for the 539th FIS, which *definitely* indicates they need to have included all the early airframe parts! The markings date from 1959-1960. Edited November 8, 2015 by Jennings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Open bay six shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Cool! Where'd you find the high res shot? Also note the extended IR ball. Rarely seen on a parked Six, but good to have! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I took the pic today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Instrument panels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Etch sheet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I didn't realize the were at Telford. Excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gene K Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 [ Nice to see them including everything that is offered in resin in plastic too. In that regard, wish the steps were round plastic vice flat photo etch!! One of my most anticipated kits!!! Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 iModeler has photos of the sprues. WOW!! Note that they say this is 1/48, but it is most assuredly NOT 1/48, it IS 1/72.. http://imodeler.com/2015/11/product-news-meng/ I think this thread originally said 1/48 too! Darn, but I had already read it was 1/72 on several other sites. I was hoping the original thread here was correct. Apparently not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fanakit Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 The best 1/72 kit I've ever seen ! I have been very impressed by this model. I can't wait to add a few kits in my stash clic to expand clic to expand clic to expand more pics here Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Merci bien Ivan! Vos photos sont magnifiques!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorvi Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Top Notch I will be adding one of these to the collection. Along with my 1/144 Revell kit & Retrokit cockpit set! Steve, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Just saw this, and it looks great in the photos. I'll finally get a chance to use those Wolfpak Bone Cranium decals, plus one of Mark's forthcoming sheets will cover a 94th FIS "Six". I can see several of these being built. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This is a small sample of what we're working on for the Meng F-106! Before you ask, we're not doing them in 1/48 - just yet. More info as we get closer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Hello all, The best 1/72 kit I've ever seen ! I have been very impressed by this model. I can't wait to add a few kits in my stash Ivan I sincerely think the same : although we've been blessed with beautiful 1/72nd scale aircraft models recently (think F-102 by Meng themselves, Wolfpack-D T-2C, Tamiya F-16C, Fine Molds F-14D, Hasegawa Su-33/35, Zvezda Su-27 to name jet models only) I rate the new Meng F-106 over these kits in details, sharpness, finesse, engineering. I obviously cannot express myself on accuracy or ease of building and I am not a professionnal but in my eyes this kit sets a new standard. I looks like a new step has been made in model technology/engineering. It makes me wonder what can Meng do in the future? 1:72nd scale is well alive!! Eric B. PS : Looking forward for your new decals Jennings! Eric B. Edited November 13, 2015 by Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorvi Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 OK Guys you have me ready to build one..SO when do they hit the shelves anyone with ETA?? Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 They look sweet, Jennings! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 http://hyperscale.com/2015/reviews/kits/mengf10672previewbg_1.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Boyer Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Major drool! Wet spill in aisle 72!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robonth Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hello, That looks great Jennings! Any chance of seeing a 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron'Green Dragons'bird please? That would be the icing on the cake for me! Keep the decals coming! Cheers Robonth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Any chance of seeing a 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron'Green Dragons'bird please? There's always the Hasegawa rebox. HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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