Courageous Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Hi Folks. Here is my interpretation of a 1/72 TF-86 Sabre Trainer, build here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235003834-172-tf-86f-sabre-trainer/ This build consisted of the Falcon Vacuform Conversion that uses the Heller Sabre as the donor but I also used the Hobbycraft kit for mainly the wings which had to be converted back. Painted using Humbrol Metalcote. Kit decals were used but serials had to be DIY as none exist in this scale. Came out better than I thought after a few setbacks and their is always room for improvement. Hope you like. Stuart 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Now that's different. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I like too! Really nice to see a 2-seater. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Beautiful build and finish,I think that's the first twin seater I've seen in model form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Wonderful build of this rare bird. Many thanks for sharing it with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Wonderful build opf this nice and rare subject Corageous!!! Thank youvery much for sharing. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 That is very, very nice! A great subject. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thanks for the feedback guys. Nice to know that I'm doing something right. As you have, a rare bird in real life...two and just as rare on the model club tables as I've never seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Very nice Stuart. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Now there's something you don't see everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Seen the conversion set, seen the photos of the real thing but never seen one built. Pleased yours was the first as it's a great build, lovely work indeed! And aren't those Falcon canopies beautiful!?! ATB Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Spad said: Seen the conversion set, seen the photos of the real thing but never seen one built. Pleased yours was the first as it's a great build, lovely work indeed! And aren't those Falcon canopies beautiful!?! ATB Rick The Falcon vacuform, including the canopy was a pleasure to work with...no problems. The only thing I have heard is that the canopies may 'yellow' after a time? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Spad said: Seen the conversion set, seen the photos of the real thing but never seen one built. Pleased yours was the first as it's a great build, lovely work indeed! And aren't those Falcon canopies beautiful!?! ATB Rick The Falcon vacuform, including the canopy was a pleasure to work with...no problems. The only thing I have heard is that the canopies may 'yellow' after a time? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Excellent build of this rare bird. Very nice result with the Humbrol metalizer too. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Courageous said: The only thing I have heard is that the canopies may 'yellow' after a time? Hmm. That's interesting/concerning. I do have a number of canopy sets "in store", some up to 30 years old and none seem to have yellowed yet....I need to go check now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I have never heard of Falcon canopies yellowing, its all about the right sort of clear plastic to begin with. Some of the European short run manufacturers had issues early on I believe. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 that´s a rare sight, nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Steve & Spad. I wasn't implying that Falcon canopies yellowed, I just heard that vac-canopies can yellow, I have no evidence myself. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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