ReccePhreak Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I just got a set of 1/72 F-86F-40 decals for the Royal Thai Air Force. Looking at the Fujimi kits listed in Scalemates, I can't tell if they ever made an actual F-86F-40 variant, or just changed the markings. Does anybody know if they did an actual 1/72 F-86F-40 Sabre with the extended wingtips & 6-3 leading edge, and if so which boxing would it be? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e8n2 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 As far as I know, yes. The Japanese Blue Diamond aerobatic team kit is definitely an F-40 Sabre. There was also a double boxing with South Korean and Philippine AF markings, and the South Korean was also an F-40. Later, Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) in addition to the above mentioned; is Fujimi kits # F-18, F-20 and F-58, are JASDF releases as F-86F-40. Edited December 30, 2020 by Tony Edmundson because Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Tony Edmundson said: in addition to the above mentioned; is Fujimi kits # F-18, F-20 and F-58, are JASDF releases as F-86F-40. Thanks for that info. I just didn't see any differences on the instructions or sprue shots. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Yes they are different kit. The RF-86F is also an F-40 box just with the extra reece bits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hi Larry Well you have to look for the fuel tanks!!! the are 2 kinds the ones for normal Korea era and the fin less Misawa big fuel tanks only other option is the use of AIM-9 Sidewinders Other than that if the wings include the extension Regards Armando PD Sadly there is no bombs of fighter bomber version of Fujimmi kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, RAGATIGER said: Hi Larry Well you have to look for the fuel tanks!!! the are 2 kinds the ones for normal Korea era and the fin less Misawa big fuel tanks only other option is the use of AIM-9 Sidewinders Other than that if the wings include the extension Regards Armando PD Sadly there is no bombs of fighter bomber version of Fujimmi kits Hi Armando, Yes, I definitely need a kit that has the Misawa tanks, as that is the tanks used by the Royal Thai AF. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 For info, in the various Fujimi kits, you get the 120-gal drop tanks without 'stuka' end plates and the later finless forced-ejection 200-gallon Pastushin tanks. I'm pretty sure the Fujimi kits don't include Misawa tanks. EDIT: No Misawa tanks on Thai F-86Fs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 49 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: For info, in the various Fujimi kits, you get the 120-gal drop tanks without 'stuka' end plates and the later finless forced-ejection 200-gallon Pastushin tanks. I'm pretty sure the Fujimi kits don't include Misawa tanks. The good news is that the Pastushin tanks are correct for a Thai F-86F (Misawa tanks were not used on Thai F-86Fs). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just as long as I don't need Hindenburger tanks! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, ReccePhreak said: Just as long as I don't need Hindenburger tanks! Larry ...which aren't much smaller than an F-86! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, ReccePhreak said: Hi Armando, Yes, I definitely need a kit that has the Misawa tanks, as that is the tanks used by the Royal Thai AF. Larry It also had been used by Argentinan, some Spanish, the Iranian, the ones I got included the Misawa fuel tanks mine are the Blue Impulse, the Recon https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-58-f86-f-40-sabre--939083 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-72190-f-86f-blue-impulse-61--1239451 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-20-north-american-rockwell-rf-86f-sabre--162026 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-21-north-american-rockwell-f-86f-sabre--187651 These are the ones I have that have the Misawa fuel tanks Regards Armando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Sabrejet said: ...which aren't much smaller than an F-86! The Heller F-86 include 2 different size wing fuel tanks but they had wing too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 hours ago, RAGATIGER said: It also had been used by Argentinan, some Spanish, the Iranian, the ones I got included the Misawa fuel tanks mine are the Blue Impulse, the Recon https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-58-f86-f-40-sabre--939083 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-72190-f-86f-blue-impulse-61--1239451 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-20-north-american-rockwell-rf-86f-sabre--162026 https://www.scalemates.com/es/kits/fujimi-f-21-north-american-rockwell-f-86f-sabre--187651 These are the ones I have that have the Misawa fuel tanks Regards Armando Gents - Misawa tanks were used mainly/only during the Korean War. They were NOT used by MAP recipients and are NOT included in the kits listed above. I think the only Sabre kit which has Misawa tanks is the 1/48 Academy F-86F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 To clarify, this is the PASTUSHIN tank, which is fitted to many late/foreign-export F-86Fs. It is a forced-ejection tank and is the only F-86 drop tank which separates from its pylon when ejected; all others either do not jettison (early ferry tank), or jettison with the pylon (so no pylon remains on the aircraft). It is the Pastushin tank which is included in many of the Fujimi kits, NOT the Misawa tank. Note that the Pastushin tank sweeps up at the back to form an asymmetric taper. It also has no fins. And this is the MISAWA tank; as mentioned, I've only ever seen it fitted to F-86E/F during the Korean War, and IIRC it is only included in one kit - the 1/48 Academy version. Note that the Misawa tank has a symmetrical taper at the rear (no up-sweep) and also has two very prominent fins at the aft end. It has a constant-section mid portion, unlike the NAA 'banana' drop tanks. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 hours ago, Sabrejet said: To clarify, this is the PASTUSHIN tank, which is fitted to many late/foreign-export F-86Fs. It is a forced-ejection tank and is the only F-86 drop tank which separates from its pylon when ejected; all others either do not jettison (early ferry tank), or jettison with the pylon (so no pylon remains on the aircraft). It is the Pastushin tank which is included in many of the Fujimi kits, NOT the Misawa tank. Note that the Pastushin tank sweeps up at the back to form an asymmetric taper. It also has no fins. And this is the MISAWA tank; as mentioned, I've only ever seen it fitted to F-86E/F during the Korean War, and IIRC it is only included in one kit - the 1/48 Academy version. Note that the Misawa tank has a symmetrical taper at the rear (no up-sweep) and also has two very prominent fins at the aft end. It has a constant-section mid portion, unlike the NAA 'banana' drop tanks. Thanks Sabrejet I was with the misconception that the large finless fuel tank was called Misawa, my mistake Regards Armando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, RAGATIGER said: Thanks Sabrejet I was with the misconception that the large finless fuel tank was called Misawa, my mistake Regards Armando Armando @RAGATIGER, No worries: every day is a school day, and rarely does one pass when I don't learn something new Glad to have helped. Incidentally the Pastushin tank was subject to a US patent: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 One thing I noticed about the Fujimi Sabres are the too square air brakes. Just thought I would point it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Paul J said: One thing I noticed about the Fujimi Sabres are the too square air brakes. Just thought I would point it out. Yes it's one of the few issues I have with these kits. I adjusted mine by gluing in a wedge at the lower edge and then sanding it flush to the fuselage side: You'll need to trim the speed brake panel too, but it does work as a quick fix. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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