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No interior either, by the looks of it Looks like a bit scratch building rearing its ugly head...

Looking very nice indeed. Just wondering...are you doing the 'string'? I'll get my

As Ed said. Or you can just cut scale slices off plastic rod of the right diameter...not worth doing much more.

Brilliant work there Ian and if I can get anywhere near your Tripe, I'll be happy.

I stand corrected Tony, too late now but hopefully I'll remember when I get round to those two. I cut along the panel line just aft of the slats and put the leading edges aside. Then I slowly remove plastic from the main wing sections to achieve about 2mm reduction inboard and about 1mm outboard, I then glue thin plasticard reinforcing strips to the inner surfaces so that I can rejoin the slats to the wings, Then it's the case of fairing everything in like the leading edges and wing roots. The area where the leading edge joins the fuselage will need some work and it may be prudent to glue some extra plastic internally as you'll more than likely need to take plastic away. Then it'll be a bit of filler, CA to 'tart' everything up. This may not be the best way but it's my way. I have done this to my 3 Sabres so far with good results and will more than likely continue with those Sabres that need it in the future. The Metalcote is from a rattle can mainly as I have trouble putting metallics through my airbrush. To make life easy, spray and buff after 20-30 mins (as per instructions) If it's not good enough, go again. Had lovely results on my first Sabre, not so good on my second because I left it too long before buffing and my latest was good again. As for Alclad, never tried it. Stuart Stuart

Thanks for the comments guys. The splashes of colour on an overall metal finish aircraft does make an appealing subject. When I was thinking of the Mk.2, the 'split-screen' was in the front of my mind and I was willing to do, I had already done it on the F-86A. But, in this instance, from what I have read and stuff, by 1954 when the squadron moved to France the 'split-screens' were gone. And as for the vents, I tend not to worry to much about them unless it was a major feature. Stuart

Hi folks. This is my interpretation of my recently completed Canadair Sabre Mk.2 in 1/72 Not much to say really. Life started by using the Hobbycraft kit that had its wings backdated to pre 6-3, wing pylons moved inboard and the gun-sight replaced with an older type. Model finished using Humbrol Metalcote 'Polished Aluminium' paint, Model Alliance decals, MA-72120. Markings for aircraft '19241' of 421 Squadron, 2 Wing, RCAF, Grostenquin, France, 1954. Stuart

Brilliant work as always SJ.

I was thinking that myself but don't know how you get round the decals... Stuart

Lovely work there Ian. Can I ask about your control horns, are they glued to the surface or in a recess you made?

Fantastic work there Ian. I've used your 'Tripe' as inspiration for my own effort which is currently at the rigging stage and that is proving an experience...not looking forward to adding the control horns and string!

Doh...not you! Still good work though SJ.

Your attention to detail Ian is amazing... carry on.

Carry on good man... I'm in.

Great work there Xmald. Just waiting for one of these to appear in 1/72.

Got my seat.

Fantastic work with the DIY exhausts.

What about a coat or two of gloss varnish/ Klear?

I was wondering when one of these would pop up. Just recently purchased one of these for a future build which shouldn't be to far away. Got one of these down the road...lovely: Stuart

I'll be watching this as I've a 1/72 one to do at some stage. Sabrejet will keep us on the 'straight and narrow'. Stuart

Good rigging skills there Ian. Can I ask, why do you drill 'through' holes in the top wing as opposed to the bottom wing? Stuart

Besides build time, I find in this hobby you can spend hours on t'internet researching. A nice gaggle of a/c's.

And their I was thinking you were going to tap those holes...

I did see the DeKL sheets and they do look good but aerobatics are not my thing.

Hi Tony, cheers for that. The A-1CM gunsight was put forward by Sabrejet also. Do you know when this A-1CM gunsight changed to that depicted in 1/72 Sabre kits? Stuart