Some box scale jet models from the early days

[mgbooyv8]

Hi guys,

 

In between my "normal" projects I like to build old kits.

Just as they come OOB, faults and all, to see how they look like with current build techniques.

The only extra things I usually do is to close off open wheelbays, jet pipes, air intakes

and cockpits to prevent that dreaded see-through look.

And ofcourse correct the often challenging fit of parts.

I just build them nice and shiny and put them on a special shelf in my cabinet.

 

Here are some box scale jet models from the early days of Revell.

 

First is the Revell Convair F-106A Delta Dart prototype I completed recently.

According to Scalemates the scale is 1/67 and it was first released in 1959:

 

 

Amazingly, this kit has recessed surface detailing.

The original decals were used, after a few weeks behind the window to get rid of the yellowing.

Before use, I gave them an extra coat of gloss varnish  to avoid falling apart.

That was not entirely succesful, but I was able to cobble the broken decals together again.

 

The second is the Revell Vought F7U-3 Cutlass

According to Scalemates the scale is 1/60 and it was first released in 1953 and this version a year later.

The version I build was the release in the Revell Classic range from 2010:

 

 

This mould was showing its age, a lot of surface imperfections had to be neatened.

Something Revell acknowledged in the instructions by showing a file at places where to improve the surface.

The decals were modern and behaved perfectly.

 

The third is the Martin B-57 Intruder

According to Scalemates the scale is 1/81 and it was first released in 1956.

The version I build was the release in the Revell Classic range from 2011:

 

 

The fit of parts was ok with this one, except the canopy.

This was solved with plenty of Kristal Kleer.

Also with this one, the decals were modern and included the red walkways as well.

 

I hope you like them.

 

Cheers,

 

Peter

Edited April 18, 2021 by mgbooyv8
typo corrected

[D.B. Andrus]

Thanks, Peter - brings back so many good memories.

 

Cheers,

Damian

 

[Out2gtcha]

Neat!

[LSP_Mike]

Well played sir.

[MikeC]

Memories: never did any of the above, but I did do an old box scale B-52 years ago

Yours look really good. 

 

[mgbooyv8]

Thanks guys!

 

Cheers,

 

Peter

[Chek]

Very nicely built and finished. The intake ramp detail on the Dart is surprising for the era.