petetasker Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Another 1/48 Airfix Sabre F.4 finished. This time it’s XB931 / G in 4 Squadron colours circa 1954 RAF Jever c/o Xtradecal sheet 48107. Left the ammo door dropped on the port side with this one as it was often down when on the ground for use as a crew step. Extras used include a couple of the new Eduard detailing sets. I also relocated the tanks to their correct position. Paints were airbrushed Humbrol enamels, all three colours lightened slightly to hopefully give a better scale effect, weathering was dry brushing along with a Flory 50/50 dark/black wash and Tamiya weathering pastels - may have gone a tad to far but don’t care. Loved every minute of it. Might think about doing that yellow and blue Yugoslav Sabre next. Happy for any comments good or bad. Hope it’s of interest. 45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 That looks just grand so it does. I'm unsure if I should get one of these. This may just persuade me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Nice work Pete. I have one of these kits currently on the bench. It’s a fun kit imho. The Eduard goodies certainly make a difference. I felt that the cockpit is the weakest area of the kit. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Black Knight said: That looks just grand so it does. I'm unsure if I should get one of these. This may just persuade me Cheers - follow my lead and get half a dozen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 That's one gorgeous Sabre you have there. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Yep- she's a beaut! Along with the Hunter, and F9F Panther, the most beautiful of the weenie cookers from the 50's! Very nice build! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroGaz Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Lovely job on a great subject, that cockpit looks amazing! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Yep- she's a beaut! Along with the Hunter, and F9F Panther, the most beautiful of the weenie cookers from the 50's! Very nice build! Mike The Panther is a good looking airplane. While many folks seem partial to the F9F-8 variant of the Cougar, I'm very partial to the F9F-6. In my mind, it's elegance is comparable to the classic Hunter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 That's a cracker! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Lovely Sabre that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Must...not...buy...another...Sabre - but it's really hard not to when you see work like yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 That's a mighty fine looking Sabre, well done Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Amazing details, and beautiful overall look of this Sabre. Like it a lot Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 mighty fine Sabre you have there. One thing; you may have rotated the headrest 90 degrees. Should be wider than it is tall. Cheers, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, Tony Edmundson said: mighty fine Sabre you have there. One thing; you may have rotated the headrest 90 degrees. Should be wider than it is tall. Cheers, Tony Cheers - something to get right on the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 very nice Sabre model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 That's lovely work. Just as well you did a nice job on the cockpit because that canopy is like crystal. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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