Hobby Master: 1/72 Convair F-106A Delta Dart 59–0141 Model

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart began as an advanced version of the F-102 but because of so
many modifications and design changes it became a new aircraft with its own designation. It was
designed as a missile carrying all-weather interceptor against Soviet bombers and served in this
role from the 1960s until the 1980s. The F-106A as well as the F-106B two-seat trainer served
with 15 fighter interceptor squadrons starting in 1959. The aircraft was rarely referred to as the
Delta Dart but was commonly called the “6”.

In October 1960 Convair completed the 332nd F-106, 59–0141. In February 1961 the aircraft was
assigned to the 456th FIS Castle AFB, California. On April 24, 1963 59–0141 transferred to the
498th FIS/325th FW at McChord AFB, Washington and three years later it transferred to the
318th FIS/325th FW. Except for a short assignment with the 48th FIS the aircraft was with the
318th FIS until November 1983 when it was sent to Davis-Monthan for storage and eventual
conversion to a QF-106 drone. On November 6, 1992 the aircraft was destroyed by a Stinger
Missile.

Features

• 1/72 scale pre-finished.
• Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
• Professionally painted.
• All markings are pad applied for superb results.
• Crew figure.
• Comes with display stand.
• Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
• Extremely sought after by collectors.