stevej60 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Hi Folk,s.Picked up a Humbrol boxing Of this kit for a mere £2:99 on Ebay. As soon as it arrives I.ll pop a few pics Before starting the seller had a photof the contents and the decals look good. Hope to maybe add either an Airfix Draken or Heller Thunderjet later on. Edited January 22, 2020 by stevej60 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 welcome along Steve, and nice choice and at a bargain too, how could you go wrong! Look forward to seeing the photos and scheme. A Thunderjet would be a great and different addition to this gB for sure. Good luck with the build, always a real pleasure to have you along, and look forward to seeing her in the gallery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Go Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Thanks folks,think I'll go for the Thunderjet as it makes a nice partner for the Sabre.Ebay is awash with them at giveaway prices and certain boxings also have RNoAF markings not forgetting what a lovely little kit it still is despite it's age. Edited January 23, 2020 by stevej60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Excellent. This kit is a great one and only the raised panel lines give away its age. Sure you'll enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Hi folk,s kit arrived all in order. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 even from here you can still see the moulding looks to be still crisp and flash free after all these years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Lovely choice Steve and like all your classic builds overs the years I'm sure this one will be another winner. Cheers and all the best.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 Morning folks made a start with the cockpit,usual fare,tape belts and spare decals,must not forget nose weight 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Nice start Steve, I do say that Norwegian scheme is quite eye catching isn't it! I've got this same kit, however a later boxing with just US and German decals. There's a few issues with the kits wing, so take note of the engraved slat line and wing fence (either one or the other). Like a number of kit manufacturers, the Sabre's Slat vs. 6-3 wing modification was probably not as clear to everyone back then as it is today. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: so take note of the engraved slat line and wing fence Will do Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Nice start Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Afternoon folk's,good progress without issues so far.Nice little kit this one not a fan of silver plastic it's hard to judge seams etc but the primer will throw up any issues. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Going together well for you it seems Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Col. said: Going together well for you it seems Steve. So far so good Col. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klr Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 9 hours ago, stevej60 said: Afternoon folk's,good progress without issues so far.Nice little kit this one not a fan of silver plastic it's hard to judge seams etc but the primer will throw up any issues. A Heller Sabre from the Heller-Humbrol era, and a Matchbox Buckeye box in the background. I feel right at home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 she looks to have gone together nicely, though for me those raised panel lines......... The Sabre is the one aircraft in that family I haven't built, built a couple of Sabre Dogs and Fury (still have one to build), I really should get one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 03/02/2020 at 21:04, trickyrich said: The Sabre is the one aircraft in that family I haven't built, built a couple of Sabre Dogs and Fury (still have one to build), I really should get one. Just finished an Airfix D Rich,only £3:99 on e-bay without decals so spurious scheme but for the price................ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Excellent work Steve. This was by far my favourite Sabre kit from my youth as it had pretty good details and went together nicely, and I liked all the schemes on the decal sheet. I hated painting natural metal on kits back then (usually a tin of whatever silver the local shops had) so the colour of the plastic actually helped me do the Norwegian scheme as I simply didn't paint it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, modelling minion said: Excellent work Steve. This was by far my favourite Sabre kit from my youth as it had pretty good details and went together nicely, and I liked all the schemes on the decal sheet. I hated painting natural metal on kits back then (usually a tin of whatever silver the local shops had) so the colour of the plastic actually helped me do the Norwegian scheme as I simply didn't paint it! Yea that's my next decision Craig do I try something different with the finish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 35 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Yea that's my next decision Craig do I try something different with the finish! Sounds interesting Steve. I don't know where you find these kits as cheap as you do mate as every time I look on a certain auction site they cost a lot more than £2.99! Or is that just what you tell SWMBO they cost . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, modelling minion said: Sounds interesting Steve. I don't know where you find these kits as cheap as you do mate as every time I look on a certain auction site they cost a lot more than £2.99! Or is that just what you tell SWMBO they cost . Na she see's the bank statement Craig.heres the thing, I fancied matchbox Helldiver(biplane) for a future GB, prices ran from a tenner to twenty quid way back on about page six theres a mint example hidden away for a fiver so I had a cheeky bid and just won tonight it's all about the luck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, stevej60 said: I fancied matchbox Helldiver(biplane) for a future GB I had exactly the same thought as it was the first biplane I built successfully, and got 2 from a local model show, £4 for the pair!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hello steve, this gb is moving quick and trying to move "lou iv" on too ive missed out on this ,you've made a grand job of the old heller kit,top nmf finish ,by the way it wasnt you that snached the 72nd curtis H.75 a from my grasp monday night on the bay ,was it steve , i thought i'd secured that one for £9.00 delivered 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, Hewy said: ,by the way it wasnt you that snached the 72nd curtis H.75 a from my grasp monday night on the bay ,was it steve , i thought i'd secured that one for £9.00 delivered 🙄 I can't see Steve paying £9 for just one kit Glynn! Unless it came with aftermarket goodies . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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