No DK this time, unfortunately, but on the upside - there's time to complete these two big deltas.

The Danish Deuce is hopefully on short finals as I've added a matt layer this afternoon. With a little bit more than just a slight luck, that's enough, and she's ready for display tomorrow. Should I have missed a patch, well, then it'll take some patching up, naturally.. 

Anyway - first impression is quite positive so I'm quite satisfied as I call this a day. And that's something in itself.

...and we're on ground.

Here's the first of the Super Deuces, and I really think it turned out well.

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As can be seen, it's the Danish Deuce, the Vàgar Viking, and while sporting the grey over grey Danish Viper scheme, it's red tail art and red/white roundels really make things a lot more pleasing to the eye.

I'm really happy with the way the shortened and enlarged intakes worked out. It is still very much a Deuce rather than a Six, but the engine substitution works.

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I'm also quite happy with the external Sidewinder missiles. They really bring out the massive size of the aircraft in addition to emphasising the late service date.

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A mean beak, that one, and the unusual divided windscreen (or entire lack thereof) is also a peculiar feature of this aircraft as well as of the Six.

So, in conclusion:
- a quick and fun build
- the kit went together quite nicely, obviously with the exception of those weapon bay doors. Better fit than expected.
- red-on-grey is always a hit, and this is no exception.
- a nice addition to my air group, and a not too obvious whif.

I'm pleased.

Lovely build..simple and clean which makes it harder for the unknowing that it's a wiff..Lovely   

Loving the Danish Deuce! Could you point me in the direction of the fin marking? I'm imagining that on a Lightning.

Love that Danish deuce! great idea. Congrats on finishing Pellson!

David aka 63cpe

Quote from: SPINNERS on January 27, 2023, 11:31:12 AMLoving the Danish Deuce! Could you point me in the direction of the fin marking? I'm imagining that on a Lightning.

It's the tailart from an American Air Defense Command Fighter Interceptor Sqn, namely the 68^th FIS. I haven't been able to find a good photo or drawing, but you might be able to digitise something from the photo I took of the decals? That can be found in >>THIS POST<<.
Otherwise, I would be happy to take a better pic of my model.

Quote from: SPINNERS on January 27, 2023, 11:31:12 AMLoving the Danish Deuce! Could you point me in the direction of the fin marking? I'm imagining that on a Lightning.

SPINNERS, here's the "best" copy of the squadron patch(< direct LINK!) I could find.  Its the same size (and probably the same image) that's on the 68th's USAF Historical Research Agency page for the squadron (inactivated 4/01)

congratulations for the final aspect

That has come out really well   

Good job.
 

The Danish Deuce looks great, esp. with the recycled tail artwork. 

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Quote from: SPINNERS on January 27, 2023, 11:31:12 AMLoving the Danish Deuce! Could you point me in the direction of the fin marking? I'm imagining that on a Lightning.

SPINNERS, here's the "best" copy of the squadron patch(< direct LINK!) I could find. 

Thanks mate - much appreciated.

Looks very good indeed! Congrats, Pellson! I've never paid much attention to the F-102/106 but your builds are making me look again...

Oo-ooh, more nice!  

Quote from: DogfighterZen on January 28, 2023, 05:10:27 AMLooks very good indeed! Congrats, Pellson! I've never paid much attention to the F-102/106 but your builds are making me look again...

That's a very nice compliment, thanks. 
I liked the old kit. A quick and enjoyable build. Get one. (Or two.. )