Jump to content

F-86F 435th FBS 1952


Recommended Posts

I got this little beauty at Tyneside Model show from those nice chaps at MJW and though it has been a bit of a cinderella whilst I concentrated on family matters and holidays,a few days at home got me to this.

435th%201_zpsuwdue3jr.jpg

I did her straight from the box and if I had my time again I think I would have got some replacement wheels as the Hasegawa ones are split vertically and are a fiddly job to fill and sand.

345th%204_zpspiotsyen.jpg

The finish is a mix of Halfords, Humbrol and Tamiya rattle cans.

345th%203_zpsl8c7ksxy.jpg

She is basking in the South Yorkshire sunshine

435th%202_zpsswftlfqv.jpg

Thank you for looking

  • Like 20
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thank you all for the kind comments. I was going to do one of the yellow striped options on the kit decal sheet but Spencer Pollard posted on here and said those markings were for an E model not a hard winged F as in the kit. I checked up and was right, so thanks to him I didn't do a duff scheme.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ijs302, with the exception of the interior of the cockpit and the tyres it is all from rattle cans: Halfords grey undercoat, polished back with fine sanding pads, then four different metallic sprays and the red is an Audi red from Halfords.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hello,Silver Fox - My full compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of the 'Sabre'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work.Great mastery of the rattle can indeed! Fine modelling indeed. ;) All the best,Paul.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...