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After taking up the hobby again after a long hiatus, I had in mind building and finishing one kit at a time at a relaxed pace. I didn't want a room full of half built carcases laying about contributing to any guilt feelings I might have about unfinished kits. However, after breaking off half of the lower wing of the Camel, which is now toast, and after seeing the film Bridge of Spies, I quickly developed an interest in Lockheed's U-2 and then the F-5F The U-2 is well along now and is waiting a coat of grey on the undersides but that won't happen for a while as I have to spray in the garage and it is much too cold and damp for that. Same goes for F-5F. So, either I twiddle my thumbs for a few months or start another build. I chose starting another build: Monogram's F-86 Sabre. The F-86 and I go back a few years. I was 12 at the height of the Korean War and the Sabre and Mig battles were often in the newspapers and magazines. Remember Life ? I built quite a few models in those days, which I financed by cutting grass with an old push mower and collecting soft drink bottles from ditches and the side of the road. They were worth a few cents each in refunds. My favorites were easily Monogram's Superkits and Speedybuilts, which were mostly of wood except for bits like the cowlings, wheels and canopies, which were of plastic. There were six in the Superkit series and I must have built each one several times. I loved those kits, especially the F-86 and the P-51. http://philsaeronauticalstuff.com/oldmodels/monogramsuperkit/monogramsuperkit.html Monogram's F-86 is an F. I wanted to back-date it to an E with dropped slats so I could use my rebuilt DIY vacuum forming rig. I first had to modify the wing leading edges and I am grateful to TheRealMrEd for pointing me in the right direction on this ARC link. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/219079-bump172-f-86a-conversion-from-academy-f-86e/ The Photo: UL: This Japanese language copy, No 39, of Famous Airplanes of the World had I nice set of plans that I enlarged to 1/48. I'll base any modifications I make to the kit on these these plans as they well done and look pretty accurate. Who knows? UR: After finishing the leading edge mods I began cutting out the slots for the slat guides with this razor saw. After doing a couple the light bulb went off and I doubled up on the blade with a .020 styrene spacer and got through the remainder pretty quickly. LL: Left wing top with the slots cut out. LR. Inner wing with a styrene strip for reinforcement. Cheers, and a Merry Christmas to everyone. Dennis

Kinetic is to release in 2017-2018 a new variant from its Sabre, a 1/32nd North American F-86F-30 Sabre - ref. K3205 Source: http://data3.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt11/kinetic/images/kinetic_7_of_7.jpg V.P.

The first scale model was completed this year. The old Airfix models, very dear to Me. The scale model represents the plane of the Yugoslav Air Force, used 60-ies. Here are pictures, enjoy.

Hi all, can an anyone out there confirm for me that the Sabres flown by Iran and Ethiopia (ex Iran) had the slatted short wing and not the 6-3 wing? As far as I can see from photos it was the slatted wing but various artists of profiles show the 6-3. As always, your advice is always gratefully received. Thanks. Martin

Hello all, I am seeking advice on how to construct an F-86F Sabre that is in-flight but has jettisoned its drop tanks (e.g. when the Sabres were about to engage Migs): Should I attach the drop tank rack/connector(?) to the wing undersides, or omit all such parts and just fill the holes on the wing underside? (I am using the Airfix 1/72 kit for the F86-F/E; # A03082A) I've searched many images on the web and modelling forums, but haven't found anything useful, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I have only just started making models in the last couple of months with my first-born. Otherwise, it has been more than 35 years since I put together a Matchbox kit. I am amazed at how the hobby has progressed and what products and after-market upgrades are available for the base kits. Good times ahead. Many thanks in advance, Dazey

North American F-86 Sabre 1:48 Eduard Ultimate The North American Sabre is one of the worlds most recognisable fighter aircraft, made famous by its use in the first Jet vs Jet Air combat battles of the Korean war. North American were able to use captured German research data on swept wing aerodynamics which was able to push the then XP-86 to the required speed of 600mph as required by the USAF. The first flight of the XP-86 would be in late 1947. Even though the US Air Force would retire its sabres in the 1960's the Air National Guard would fly them into the 1970's. The Sabre was used by numerous Air Forces around the world, with the last use being Bolivia in 1994. Over 7800 Aircraft would be built between North American and a further 1800 by Canadair. Total production including licence built aircraft in Japan, and Australian sabres would come in at 9860 aircraft. The F-86F would feature an uprated engine and the addition of the 6-3 Hard wing without leading edge slats, although the slats would be added back in by the time the F-40 wing was introduced. The F models would feature many upgrades during its production run including the tactical nuclear role for the Block F-35 aircraft. The Kit The kit is a Boxing where Eduard have taken Hasegawa's plastic from their F-86F-30 kit and added two small sheets of Photo-etch, a sheet of masks, and a Brassin Ejection Seat. The plastic from Hasegawa is first class, and the moulds seem to be holding up very well after 20 years. Construction starts as with most kits in the cockpit. Here a lot of cockpit parts are replaced with the PE supplied by Eduard. There are new control leavers, rudder pedals, cockpit panels; and an instrument panel. Next the intake trucking is assembled with an engine fan face at the rear. The completed cockpit can then be added to the top of the trunking and the front wheel well to the underside. The next step is to make up the exhaust section with a rear engine part at it's end. The side consoles moulded into the fuselage halves need to be removed and replaced by Phto-etch (if wanted). Once this is done the completed intake and exhausts sections can be placed inside and the fuselage closed up. Construction then moves onto the wings which are of conventional construction with a one part lower wing, and two part (let & right) upper wings. Once these are together they can be added to the main fuselage along with the tail planes. The nose is also added at this point. The next major step is construction of the landing gear. The front wheel is one part and is added onto the main strut. The retraction strut is then added. The main gear door is added along with its own retraction strut. The small front door is also added, along with the panel at the front of the nose containing the landing lights. The main wheels are two parts each and are added to the main gear legs. The outer gear door is then added to the other side of the leg. The main gear doors are then added along with their retraction struts. The instructions would then have you build the sidewinder missiles and their pylons now but this step can be skipped as none of the decal options here carried these missiles. The external tanks are completed taking care to use the right fins as per your decal option (the modeller will have to do their won research on this one). To finish off the cockpit the new Brassin ejection seat needs to be completed. This is a complicated affair with a multitude of resin and PE parts (not helped by breakages in the parts). The complete seat though should be worth the effort involved. Photo etch is also used to replace the visible area behind the cockpit, and to enhance the area under the rear of the main canopy. Decals The decal sheet has been produced by Cartograf and is top notch. Glossy with an absolute minimum of carrier film, it should provide no problems, other than which option to build. The kit comes with Five options; FU-584 "Mig Mad Marine" as Flown my John Glen in Korea while on an exchange tour with the USAF. Credited with 3 MiG kills. FU-850 As flown Stateside by 390th FBS, Alexandria USA in 1955 - Very colourful with the Blue Stripes. FU-539 "Dreaded Gomboo/Sweet Rose" As flown by Lt Ken Ewing, Kimpo AB Korea 1954. FU-361 As flown by the 435 FBS, Detroit AFB, 1952. FU-341 "MIG POSION" as flown by James Haggerson. 6.5 Credited kills in Korea. (Eduard seem to have slightly got there research mixed up as they say this aircraft was destroyed in 1955. It in fact survives to this day at Kadena AB. FU-342 was in fact lost. In addition FU-341 was a slatted wing aircraft therefore the model needs some alterations for this option). Conclusion Is this an "Ultimate" kit? The plastic is good and the decal options are pretty good. However could there be a little more in the box? Eduard have just released a set of Brassin F-86 wheels, and an F-86F-30 update set. Could these have brought it up to the "Ultimate" level? Overall Recommend, highly recommended for the Sabre fan like myself. Review sample courtesy of

F-86F-30 Upgrade set. 1:48 Eduard The hasegawa F-86F-30 has been with us for a while now. While a great kit there are areas where Photo-etch will enhance the kit. This set provides parts for; The cockpit floor, upper wheel bay areas, a complete front door for the front gear bay, main landing gear scissor links, inspection covers on the front gear well, drop tank end plates, the inside front face of the air brake bay. Also included are parts for two complete airbrake doors which will certainly improve the look of the model over the kit plastic parts. The set is designed for the new Eduard Sabre, which is their boxing of the Hasegawa plastic. Review sample courtesy of

Announced at the US IPMS Nats 2014, the next Kitty Hawk 1/32nd kit (after the OV-10 Bronco http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234952767-132-north-american-ov-10-bronco-family-by-kittyhawk-new-cads/) is a N.A. F-86D Sabre Dog - ref. KH32008 Source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kitty-hawk/736521713066784?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal V.P.

Hey all When Avro Canada were conducting flight trials of the CF-105 Arrow they were supplied with an RCAF F-86 Sabre and a CF-100 Canuck as camera chase planes. The following picture would have been taken from the CF-100 and clearly shows the Sabre. Unfortunately the rear of the aircraft is not visible in the picture. Does anyone know the identity of this Sabre? Serial Number? Squadron? Anything would be of help, as I would very much like to model this particular aircraft. Regards

Hallo Ladies and Gentlemen, here some pictures from my F-86 in 1/48 scale. It was built from the Revell kit 3 years ago .I think the decals were from Aeromaster but don`t know exactly anymore, The model is airbrushed with Alclad 2 . The gunbay was added from Verlinden. Pilots harness is from GWH. (Nothing for large hands and thick fingers !!! The pilot is from PJ- Productions So please enjoy the pictures!!

Whilst I wait for the BoB GB to start, and since my mojo has vanished (sadly) for my other in progress builds, my next project is something outside my comfort zone. Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr The after-market is to replace the wheels and seat, which seem to be the weakest part of the Airfix package, although I have heard criticism of the wings, but don't yet understand what the problems, if any, are. Unfortunately the canopy was damaged, and a phone call to Airfix/Hornby yesterday means a replacement is en route. Sabre by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Full marks for their no-quibble customer service.

My first completed build for 2015, as well as the first to share on Britmodeller. It's an OOB and I used the decals from Dutch Decals DD48049 'Soesterberg Eagles' as well as the decals supplied with the kit. The paint I used is Vallejo primer (black) and Vallejo Silver and USAF green for the nose and wingtips. I did the panelwash with Vallejo dark grey. Thank you for reading. Jan Remco

Hi all, This is my entry for the group build, my first group build as well. I will be using the Airfix new tool F-86 for this one as it happens to be the right version for what I want. The following are the usual box and contents shots. Fortunately the Hondurans didn't exactly cover their aircraft with markings, which is good as I don't have any! I will be using spare decals from other projects or masking and painting. Any comments and help are always welcome. Thanks for looking. Craig.

After the MustHave F-86K with a 6-3 wing, here's the future Special Hobby 1/48th F-86K Sabre Dog "Kilo" with a large F40 wing Source: http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/ V.P.

Hey lads! Picked up this bad boy for christmas. It will be my first proper aircraft model. I have previously built a P-51 and the crappy Airfix B-25, but I wont count them as they are half finished and in very poor condition haha. So far this kit has been a gem, quality is outstanding, and everything (so far) fits together perfectly. Hope you guys enjoy this build thread. I will keep you updated on progress. Cheers. So far, the cockpit area is 75% complete, still have to do some paint touch ups & details, I'm pretty happy with the seat (Pics dont do it much justice). Also have to finish painting and weathering the engine. Any tips with this build would be appreciated

North American F-86F/E(M)Sabre 1:72 Airfix My colleague Paul reviewed the new Airfix sabre back in 2011 in this thread, the plastic for this kit is exactly the same. This is the first re-release for Airifx's sabre. Decals The decals are the change with this release. The first aircraft is from the 25th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing during the Korean War. This aircraft was titled "MiG Mad Marine" and was flown my Maj John Glenn USMC. Maj Gleen flew one tour in Korea with his own USMC Sqn, returning one with 250 holes in his aircraft! and one with the USAF. While with the USAF he downed three enemy MiG-15's. He would later become the first man to orbit the earth with NASA, and served as a US Senator. He would return to space in 1998 on the Space Shuttle. The second decal option is for the colourful Sabre used by the Yugoslavian Aerobatic display team from the 1960's. The decals are as usual with Airfix now printed by Cartograf so should pose no problems. Conclusion The aerobatic decals are welcome from Airifx, however the MiG Mad Marine decals have been done before. The Airfix F-86 has a few issues with the wheels and wing fences, but is still good value for money. Review sample courtesy of

Can anyone tell me if the re-released kit has any retooled parts i.e. undercarriage or is it just the same as before with new decals. Thanks Robert

Kiwi Resin (http://skygodnz.wix.com/kiwiresin) is to release a 1/48th North American F-86A Sabre resin conversion set - ref.? Source: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/message/1404446093/Kiwi+Resin+1-48+F-86A+Sabre+conversion+master+shots V.P.

I'm going totally crazy. Since I planned to try out Alclad anyway (when I can spare the dosh for it), I decided to start an assembly line for all my NMF birds in Korean colours. This one is an F-86F-30-NA Sabre, formerly 52-4333, and brought into service by 2 Squadron SAAF as 361/N "Glow Worm". Go figure, it has a slatted wing, and apparently no 1/72 F-86F kit has the slatted wing, just the later 6-3 or 6-3 slatted wing. Fortunately, I found this handy guide to Sabres, so hopefully I'm up for the challenge of reducing wing chord (what the hell is chord?) and scribing in slats. I'm sure that will look amazing with an alclad finish. Oh, and I have to hope the Fujimi yellow ID bands work better than every other Fujimi decal I've ever had to use. Into ze bath: Despite the passage in 1951 of the charming Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act in South Africa, I'm intermingling props and jets in this bath! EAT IT, D F MALAN!

Hi everyone, I've finally managed to clean up the last of my Arizona shots from 2012 before I go onto the ones I took in California this year. Below are various guardians and memorials I found during my trip around AZ: F-4E Phantom II by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-4E Phantom II by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-4E Phantom II by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-4E Phantom II by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-4E Phantom II by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-101 Voodoo by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-101 Voodoo by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-101 Voodoo by tony_inkster, on Flickr RF-101 Voodoo by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86D Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86D Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86D Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-100 Super Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-100 Super Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-100 Super Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-100 Super Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr

There seems to be a real Sabre vibe in the photography section today so I thought I'd add a couple of shots I took at Duxford last month: F-86A Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86A Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86A Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86A Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr F-86A Sabre by tony_inkster, on Flickr

A fantastic little kit! Went together with no real difficulties, the only thing I had to do was touch up the yellow/black decals on the wing and fin as they were 1.5mm short. Luckily Revell No.12 Yellow gloss acrylic was a perfect match. I love this scale, I just wish more manufacturers would cater for it with kits of this quality. Yes that is a penny!

For all of you Britmodellers on Facebook I've a little treat for you. I've loaded up the pics I took in the museum at Gardemoen, Norway 2 years ago. The collection is mostly aircraft used by the Norwegian Air Force but there's a couple of bonus planes in there! There are a Spitfire Mk IXc and PR Mk XI, Junkers Ju52, Heinkel He111P, Vampire single and twin seaters, 2 different F-84's, F-86 Sabres and Sabre Dogs, F-104 Starfighter twin seater, F-5A and B Tigers. Not the biggest collection in the world by any means but well worth a look if your ever near Gardemoen (about 1/2 hour out of Oslo). Handy for me that it's only 15 mins drive from where my sister lives! Please not that I'm not a great photographer but I hope some shots might be interesting or useful (The F-5's gunbay might help some modellers!). http://www.facebook.com/pages/MJW-Models/449805648412274 If you like the pics and want to see more museum/air display pics, please like the page and I'll post some pics from Flying Legends at Duxford too. thanks Mike