VH-JEB Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) This model is built using the forthcoming Red Roo conversion for A94-922 - the Sabre used for the working up of the Blue Jay missile system. This was put into production as the Firestreak. This is the 1/72 version and uses the HPM/Tasman fuselage and the Red Roo slatted wings. The conversion will actually be a complete kit and will include the fuselage, wings, resin parts for missiles and radome and an Academy Sabre kit to use for wheels, tailplanes. canopy etc. Edited May 12, 2021 by VH-JEB 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 After seeing this beauty I'll be up for one. That looks really smart & would be a nice bit of difference among a group of F-86s. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 What a lovely Sabre model, looks great all built up and its nice to know that this will be a forthcoming Red Roo kit. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Beautiful build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Very well done. I really like the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom R Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 8:08 AM, VH-JEB said: This is the 1/72 version Very nice build of an interesting variation of "the most formidable Sabre of all". It's all good but I really like the aluminium finish and the stencils. Is there going to be a 1/48 version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-JEB Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 One of my colleagues pointed out that A94-922 had two pitot tubes while engaged in these trials. Just to show we keep up with the latest information, here it is with two pitots. I considered photoshopping the existing one on to the other wing but it was easier to fix the model! As to the 1/48 version, it is dependent on acquiring some fuselages. The HPM moulds are beyond redemption and quantities of the plastic are long sold out. We are hoping HPM will at some stage have a new fuselage which we can use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Nice, didn't know the Sabre tested the Firestreak. You learn something new every day Cheers Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-JEB Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Commercially available https://www.redroomodels.com/product/firestreak-missile-trials-avon-sabre-model-kit-1-72/ If it says "Out of stock" don't panic - we are making more! Edited July 20, 2021 by VH-JEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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