Master Model from Poland has produced another winner with its 1/48 F-102 Delta Dagger Pitot Tube. Turned from brass, the metal part is beautifully detailed. The metal part would also add needed strength in a weak area, considering the usual ease with which plastic parts can be broken. Additionally, using a metal pitot tube will eliminate the need for removing the mold marks commonly found on the plastic part. The package states that it fits all 1/48 F-102 kits. Whether the build is from a standard kit, or some type of resin conversion, this part should work well as intended.

Installation, as with all Master Model metal detail parts, is quite simple. The modeler would remove the molded plastic kit part, drill an appropriately sized hole in the plastic radome and glue the metal pitot tube into the hole with cyanoacrylate glue.

With the simple installation, the increased level of detail, and the added durability of the metal part, the Master Model 1/48 F-102 Delta Dagger Pitot Tube is a quick and easy way to add detail and increase the realism of any F-102 model. This would have to receive the Highest Recommendation.

My sincere gratitude goes to Master Model for this sample and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review it.