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F-86E(M) Sabre - Honduran Air Force


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Hi all, thought I'd put a place marker for this GB, it'll keep Martin @RidgeRunner off my back :giggle:. I'm hoping to get a few Sabres built and I'm going to start off with an F-86E(M) Sabre for the Honduran Air Force using the Airfix 1/72 kit.

 

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The box.

 

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The plastic sprues.

 

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Glazing sprue. A 3D printed Martin Baker Mk.10 ejection seat.

 

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Kit decals and Aztec decals.

 

Originally, the Honduran Sabres were built as Canadair CL-13 Mk.4's for the Yugoslavian Air Force and in 1976 these were acquired and sent to the US for an upgrade to convert them into a F-86E(M)'s. It was also at this time that the Sabres were fitted with Martin Baker Mk.10 ejection seats (thanks Martin @RidgeRunner).

I need to complete a GB build first before I start this, so watch this space.

 

Stuart

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Nice, Stuart. A great subject and one I have done previously but plan to do again. I will also build the early FAB machine for a build too. :)

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12 minutes ago, RidgeRunner said:

I will also build the early FAB machine for a build too.

With the Aztec decal set and a pile of Sabre kits at my disposal, I'm hoping the get at least 2 built, time will tell...

 

Stuart

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A cracking choice, was a bit surprised when I saw the MB Mk 10 seat, but then read on. 

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11 minutes ago, Courageous said:

With the Aztec decal set and a pile of Sabre kits at my disposal, I'm hoping the get at least 2 built, time will tell...

 

Stuart

I hope so, Stuart :). I recall - I think - that the wing fences need to be re-positioned on the Airfix kit, Stuart.

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Got to follow this one. 

 

A @Courageous Sabre build, wouldn't miss that, plus one of @RidgeRunners South American GB's, double pleasure.

 

Get those wing fences moved inboard Stuart, and the pylons too!

 

Looking forward to watching this one come together.

 

T.

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42 minutes ago, Terry1954 said:

Get those wing fences moved inboard Stuart, and the pylons too!

You're such a bully but I can't do much while I'm in your neck of the woods.

 

Stuart

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