US F-106A Delta Dart, 1/72 - Trumpeter 01682

The US F-106A Delta Dart model kit by Trumpeter, reference 01682, reproduces the American Convair F-106A interceptor in 1/72 scale. This plastic kit to be assembled depicts the single-seat version of this delta-wing aircraft, designed for US Air Force air defense missions.

The F-106 Delta Dart comes from the interception program that also led to the F-102 Delta Dagger. Entering service in the late 1950s, it was used for several decades by the US Air Force and the Air National Guard as an all-weather interceptor. Its very distinctive silhouette, with its delta wing and sleek fuselage, makes it a striking subject from Cold War-era American military aviation.

Here, Trumpeter offers a 1/72 scale reproduction—an appreciated size for building a collection of fighter and interceptor aircraft without requiring much space. Once assembled, the model measures approximately 299.5 mm in length with a 162.1 mm wingspan.

The kit includes more than 120 parts spread across eight sprues, along with clear parts for the canopy. Fine engraved panel lines are provided on the fuselage and wings surfaces, helping to highlight the Delta Dart’s distinctive geometry after painting, along with a light weathering finish.

Building an aircraft model in 1/72 scale requires careful preparation of the parts before gluing: trimming, removing mold lines, and dry-fitting all help preserve the precision of the assemblies. Applying a primer then makes it easier to check seams and improve paint adhesion. Engraved lines can be accentuated with a subtle wash, while a satin or slightly glossy finish suits many displays of air-defense aircraft from this period.

At 1/72 scale, every dimension of the real aircraft is reduced by a factor of 72. This Trumpeter reference thus provides an interesting foundation for depicting an iconic American interceptor in a collection dedicated to the Cold War, the US Air Force, or delta-wing aircraft.

Technical features

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Reference: 01682
• Type: military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject: US F-106A Delta Dart
• Scale: 1/72
• Material: plastic
• Number of parts: more than 120
• Number of sprues: 8
• Clear parts: canopy
• Assembled length: 299.5 mm
• Assembled wingspan: 162.1 mm

Complementary products

• Plastic model glue
• Paints suitable for US military aviation
• Model primer
• Fine abrasive paper and finishing putty
• Precision brushes or an airbrush
• Weathering products to accent structural lines