papa 695s Airfix 1/72 F86f Sabre

[papa 695]

Going to start this, to go with the Mig 15 I did for the Russian GB


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[rickoshea52]

The new tool version? Very nice kit, I have the RAF version.

[papa 695]

The new tool version? Very nice kit, I have the RAF version.

Yes it is Rick and it looks very good indeed

[papa 695]

Got the pilot and cockpit painted and put together


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[Dave Jay]

I love cold war jets, the Sabre is a great looking jet and it looks like you're doing a great looking job with it.

[papa 695]

Thanks Dave

[yak face]

Nice start Ian , ive got a couple of these in the stash , they do look like very nice kits. Got to agree with dave too the sabre was a very handsome aircraft!! Even more do with the colourful schemes they usually had , ive got the 'The Huff ' version , cheers tony

[papa 695]

Just ordered some Vallejo Metal paint from John in the shop going to try it out on this.

[papa 695]

This is going together very nicely, most of the building done.


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Got the fuel tanks and bombs put together


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[Dave Jay]

Looking the DB'S Ian, not long before we see the finished article!

[Guest]

Top work Ian - I can see myself getting one of these

[Dave Jay]

Top work Ian - I can see myself getting one of these

Me too! Christmas list is getting longer!


Did I mention Christmas. .......sorry peeps!

[flyjoe180]

Very nice work so far Ian. I've read good things about this Airfix Sabre, and your build reflects those comments.

[papa 695]

Cheers Joe

[papa 695]

Got the canopy masked and fitted, sprayed it all cockpit colour to check the seams. Going to polish it up now ready for painting


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Got the Vallejo metal paints from Jonh today ( great service ) never used these before so going to give them a try on this one.


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