Sabrejet Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Not held on with a chain even: just detached (via a fastener hole in its leading edge) and usually placed on to of the wing (sometimes inside the ammo door/step): On aircraft in later Canadian service, the fillet was attached to the door, so that it wasn't forgotten. The wing was slightly modified for this configuration, to ensure a snug fit. This is not applicable to RAF Sabres however: 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Sabrejet said: Unfortunately, though I can't criticise the effort that's obviously gone into that website, it has some incorrect colour information even at first glance: 116th FIS F-86A (tail colours incorrect), 197th FIS F-86A (snake incorrect colour), 406th FIW F-86F (I think this one is just a wrong label), ATC F-86F (incorrect fuselage band colours) etc. I didn't go any further but I'd suggest it would be a reference for further research rather than a one-stop-shop. I noted a couple of errors regarding the type of gun mounted as compared to the tail number and unit identified in the F-86H section but overall it looked good to me. I discovered the section of the site that covers the FJ Fury this morning. It looks quite nice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 I've posted a thread here: I'll add some colour scheme details later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/23/2021 at 6:04 PM, Sabrejet said: Not held on with a chain even: just detached (via a fastener hole in its leading edge) and usually placed on to of the wing (sometimes inside the ammo door/step): On aircraft in later Canadian service, the fillet was attached to the door, so that it wasn't forgotten. The wing was slightly modified for this configuration, to ensure a snug fit. This is not applicable to RAF Sabres however: So that's where Kitty Hawk got their idea from! J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) In Spring 2022, Airfix is to release a 1/48th North American F-86F-40 Sabre kit - ref. A08110 New variant = new parts: wings https://uk.airfix.com/products/north-american-f-86f-40-sabre-a08110 V.P. Edited January 10, 2022 by Homebee 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Lets hope they get the Norwegian decals the right colour in this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 My decals are waiting! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I see a slatted wing, I wonder if I can get a slat wing Sabre F.4 out of it (especially if the original kit parts are retained. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Isn't this what we've been crying out for, a slatted F-86, can an RAF one be built from this now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, 71chally said: Isn't this what we've been crying out for, a slatted F-86, can an RAF one be built from this now? It would depend upon the wing chord and whether the original vents and area forward of the fin are included. Not beyond the whit of man to reduce the span for an F.4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Agreed with the above re the wing and I’m pleased to see this one back so quickly. Great box art too. As @Julien says let’s hope they get the blue on the Norwegian roundels right. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CplPunishment Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, 71chally said: Isn't this what we've been crying out for, a slatted F-86, can an RAF one be built from this now? My understand is 'not really' as the -40 wing is the thicker cord with slats, where as the Mk4 with slats is the narrow cord - the non-slatted Mk-4 is has the thicker cord - the Airfix kits share the thicker cord. More knowledgeable folk can jump in and correct me. But I am still thinking the same - somehow, it might be do-able. Edited January 10, 2022 by CplPunishment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks Wez and Paul there had to be a catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sabre 6 wing would be easy: early narrow-chord wing would need the 6-3 insert removing but not impossible. You'd then have to use the parts included on the sprues to make your Sabre 4 (early) except that the wingtips/ailerons won't be included in this version of the kit. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) F-40 had extended wing tip AND the 6 - 3 chord extension. So not suitable for RAF or Canadair mk 6 out the box - shorter mk 6 wing would be relatively simple cut and shut Edited January 10, 2022 by Dave Fleming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 To clarify wings: This version = F-86F-40; this version Airfix wing + Airfix Sabre 4 wingtips = Sabre 6; this version Airfix wing + Airfix Sabre 4 wingtips, minus 6-3 insert = Sabre 4 (early) etc. You'll need to do some minor fettling to the wingtip but it isn't difficult. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Toast_RSA Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Can one hope that this release might stimulate some JASDF decal sets to appear? Because there is a dearth of options out there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Evil_Toast_RSA said: Can one hope that this release might stimulate some JASDF decal sets to appear? Because there is a dearth of options out there right now. JASDF F-86F-40 pictures: http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/aF861j.html http://nabe3saviation.web.fc2.com/aF862j.html V.P. Edited January 10, 2022 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Stunning........a RNoAF example too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I'm really hoping that the new kits sprues retain the parts relevant to the F.4, if not, I might have to buy an F.4 and this kit and cross kit them, that way I could get a slatted wing to cut up and use on an early F.4 and use the F.4's wing on the F-40 fuselage to make a short span.hard winged F model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Evil_Toast_RSA said: Can one hope that this release might stimulate some JASDF decal sets to appear? Because there is a dearth of options out there right now. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viscount806x Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 All very nice but the F40 6-3 wing with slats and extended tips has been available for years and the market cries out for the narrow slatted wing in a mainstream kit. A missed opportunity here and given the existing kit’s small shortcomings, I can’t see massive sales for this reissue. I expect that the project was more appealing though since the fuselage is already 6-3 engineered. Probably our last chance of a narrow slat wing regrettably. Still grateful for the ongoing efforts at Hornby, great team down there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 53 minutes ago, Wez said: I'm really hoping that the new kits sprues retain the parts relevant to the F.4, if not, I might have to buy an F.4 and this kit and cross kit them, that way I could get a slatted wing to cut up and use on an early F.4 and use the F.4's wing on the F-40 fuselage to make a short span.hard winged F model. You'll get a new 'wing' sprue, with slatted upper surface; slats, straight pitot probe; F-86F instrument panel; extended wingtip/aileron parts and flush fuselage panel inserts. The 'Norway' ejection seat, revised canopy rail etc are already on the Sabre 4 sprues. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: You'll get a new 'wing' sprue, with slatted upper surface; slats, straight pitot probe; F-86F instrument panel; extended wingtip/aileron parts and flush fuselage panel inserts. The 'Norway' ejection seat, revised canopy rail etc are already on the Sabre 4 sprues. So a slat wig F. 4 is doable, with some adjustments, from this kit? I'm happy with that! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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