RidgeRunner Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Hi all, After some stop-start work on her, I finally finished my latest Sabre. As you can see, she is depicted as a Sabre 4 of the Fuerza Aerea Hondurena. The based kit is Fujimi which I have modified in a simple way by removing the top fuselage intake, deleting a few of the odd access points and adding (by cheating with a decal) the small inlet on the fuselage sides. She was simple to build as always. The paints are Humbrol standard 116/117/118/28. I included a Pavla cockpit set but with the MB Mk10 seat that they used. The decals are a mix of Aztec (triangle and flag) and home printing (serials and weapons block). They didn't have any stencils, to my amazement, so nothing else was added. She was finished in Matt Cote after a dirty up with some Flory. I hope you like her. oh, and I just realised that I haven't installed the jet pipe!! Martin Edited July 10, 2017 by RidgeRunner 43 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Lovely! I admire your work on the paint scheme, very neat. Somehow, I find the sabre more beautiful in non-natural metal schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 5 hours ago, RidgeRunner said: oh, and I just realised that I haven't installed the jet pipe!! Been there and done that (and worse!) But a very nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Very neat build and paintwork. Makes a change from the NMF ones (just my personal opinion too ha ha). Also, it's nice to see models from Central and South American air forces. Keep up the great work albamac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Nice! Love that scheme.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 "Been there and done that (and worse!) " It is in place now! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jccorea Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 That's a very nice build, you did great with the paint scheme. By the way, the decal sheet was correct, FAH 3007 (which as far as I know is still sitting derelict on the ramp at La Mesa AB) didn't have any stencils on it. Greetings from Honduras, JC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Superb Sabre, neat paint work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Nice! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 It's not every day that one sees a F-86 Sabre in SEA camo... I really love it! Hard to do a more sober airframe! Congrat for a job very well done! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Great job! Nice to see a Sabre in a more unusual scheme Edited December 4, 2016 by Vultures1 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Great scheme on the Sabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Beautiful Sabre.They always look better camouflaged in my opinion.Must get round to building some of my stash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Well... Pics are gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Oh no... Give me a few minutes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Wondergul kit, Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks Armando. I hope you liked my SMB2, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Nice build and interesting markings choice too ! Looking forward to seeing more of your builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOT Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 that is one nice Sabre! cool build, thanks for sharing! Olli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A lovely looking Honduran Sabre, already on my list to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 I’m pleased to report that this build has found its way to La Ceiba to accompany my Super Mystere, which is now in the display cabinet of Alex’ @sosa_1991 father, former FAH pilot and instructor on both types and the F-5, CNEL. (r) Francisco Edgardo Sosa Mass ( callsign: DIABLO-01). Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Ah Martin my friend, despite the missing exhaust tail pipe 😉, you turned out another excellent subject of a unique color scheme not typically found on Sabres. Paired with the Super Mystere, you have brought us more “goodness” to drool over. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Thanks Mike. I’m pleased that they have both gone to a good home :). I can’t think of a better place! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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