Airfixer Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Gentlemen, Frankly spoken, Sabres are my favourite jet aircraft with a particularly soft spot for the Sabre Dog variant. Accordingly, it was more than a happy event when both Monogram/ProModeler and Revell of Germany released a new-tool F-86D in 2001. Monogram released the earlier "round tail" version and Revell the later version featuring a distinctive parabrake housing introduced with the F-86D-45. 53-1001 in its 1956 livery when being deployed to Yuma AB for live fire training. "Texas Terror" was the personal mount of Col. Grover Wilcox. Later in 1956 53-1001 was converted to an F-86L. The kit offers a wealth of finely recessed surface details and overall fit is outstanding, safeguarding an enjoyable build right out of the box. Nevertheless, I replaced the kit's cockpit with a Black Box office. IP and IP coaming came from an Eduard PE set. The decals came from an Eagle Strike sheet. Item #48069. In order to replicate the natural metal finish, I used three different shades of Alclad II: Duraluminium, Airframe Aluminium and Semi Matte Aluminium. In order to highlight individual panels and joints I used Gunze Smoke. The model was finished with a final coat of satin varnish "à la maison" consisting of Polly Scale flat varnish, TAMIYA X-20A thinner plus a whiff of Future floor finish at a (by approximation) 60:35:5 ratio. Having another dozen of these kits in my stash, definitely not the last Sabre Dog taking off from my workbench. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Erik 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Vander Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very nice. One of the nicest kits I have built. You have done a very good job on yours. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Great finish, great job, really a wonderful masterpiece my friend!!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!!Cheers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lovely looking Dog! You've done a great job on the BMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Erik. That is sensational piece of modelling! I think it rates as the best F-86 model that I have seen. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Really nice `Dog Sabre` there, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 That's a lovely piece of art. The RM Sabre Dog is probably my favourite kit of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 great job . superb nmf and great job on the finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Possibly the all-round best Dawg I've seen -outstanding work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The Sabre family is also one of my favourite breeds. They just look so simple and perfectly balanced, from a different era and so beautiful. Early jets are a joy to look at and yours is no exception. You have done a brillient job on the NMF - absolute perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Superb! Looks amazing! The phaotos are excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow, Fantastic Sabre! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Stunning, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lovely piece of work, looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 stunning work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airfixer Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Gentlemen, Once again thank you for your comments. Glad you like it. Just in case some of the Sabre Dog aficionados didn't know: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234965709-132-scale-f-86d-coming-from-kitty-hawk/?p=1709250 Cheers, Erik Edited September 19, 2014 by Airfixer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seversky Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I return your words with respect - drop-dead gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thumbs up all round I think. Nice finish indeed especially as the shinier versions of Alclad on black can bite back. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJetfighter Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Yippy jajjee...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 splendid Sabre! superb finish, like it very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbell Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Very nice job. I've had this kit in the stash for years and yours makes me want to dig it out and get going on it. FYI, your model has stirred up a bit of a hornets' nest over on Hyperscale: http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1411516459/ You might be pleased to note that you have more defenders than detractors... Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Fantastic model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 FYI, your model has stirred up a bit of a hornets' nest over on Hyperscale: I am always leary of pointing out flaws. When I photograph mine, I immediately see problems I hadn't noticed. My Airfix F86D had dihedral on the tail planes for ten years before I noticed it-oops. We all here to admire and improve. What sounds like a gentle comment in a posters mind can come across as an all out attack. I have the skin of a rhino and regard all information as welcome, so what would be scathing to some, I probably wouldn't notice. I work for a living, I model for fun. If they had to match a photo, it would start to become work-to some. Besides, what would the What-if people do? In the end, I love your model, and wish I had the patience to work on my photography. That plane was made for a Sharkmouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy93 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) my grandfather's plane. love it! Edited April 5, 2016 by Noddy93 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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