Cheers Steve, sometimes I think I pay too much attention to detail but it just nags at me if I don’t
Geoff.
Geoffs Airfix 1/48 North American F-86F Sabre.
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Geoff.
Well despite the fit issues and the added complication of the finish that you're going for I reckon that is looking very good.
Maybe but it usually results in a better model
Yes your right Jim, fingers crossed that it pays off for this oneWell despite the fit issues and the added complication of the finish that you're going for I reckon that is looking very good.
Maybe but it usually results in a better model
Geoff.
I’m puzzled by this kit 
I’ve seen several build reviews none of which mention any fit issues and yet it’s possible one of the worst I’ve built.
I never expect a perfect kit but just out of interest I’ve highlighted the problem areas in the pictures below. These don’t include the airbrake areas and the usual seams.
I wonder if it’s a result of Airfix changing the type of plastic used.
Possibly the worst area was the forward wing roots.
Now I admit I’m no Sabre expert but I’m pretty sure those gaps shouldn’t be there
Anyway, a fairly easy fix with my usual technique of gluing in pieces of plasti-card which is then trimmed to shape.
The rest of the issues have been sorted with a combination of Squadron grey putty, Perfect Plastic Putty and old school CA glue mixed with talc.
Anyway enough moaning as it is now ready for some primer. No doubt this will reveal a few more areas of interest
Another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
I’ve seen several build reviews none of which mention any fit issues and yet it’s possible one of the worst I’ve built.
I never expect a perfect kit but just out of interest I’ve highlighted the problem areas in the pictures below. These don’t include the airbrake areas and the usual seams.
I wonder if it’s a result of Airfix changing the type of plastic used.
Possibly the worst area was the forward wing roots.
Now I admit I’m no Sabre expert but I’m pretty sure those gaps shouldn’t be there
Anyway, a fairly easy fix with my usual technique of gluing in pieces of plasti-card which is then trimmed to shape.
The rest of the issues have been sorted with a combination of Squadron grey putty, Perfect Plastic Putty and old school CA glue mixed with talc.
Anyway enough moaning as it is now ready for some primer
. No doubt this will reveal a few more areas of interest Another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
That's not good Geoff!
Not ideal quality from Airfix, but I am sure you can overcome these issues with your skill, Geoff.
The Sabre has mixed reviews, maybe as you say they did change the plastic. I have found that darker grey plastic Airfix uses to be very soft and prone to damage.
The Sabre has mixed reviews, maybe as you say they did change the plastic. I have found that darker grey plastic Airfix uses to be very soft and prone to damage.
I feel your pain Geoff but you are nailing it.
No, very disappointing
Cheers Joe, previously I’d only seen positive reviews but I’ve just watched Chris Becker of Beckers Models on YouTube battling through his Sabre build. I wish I’d seen it before I started but I’m slowly whipping it to some kind of shape
Thanks Steve, slowly getting there
Geoff.
Hello chaps,
A quick update.
I gave it a coat of my primer of choice black Mr Surfacer 1500 to check the seams and the areas I’d been working on.
Inevitably there were a few areas that needed a bit more work.
So after another round of filling /sanding/ scribing it had another coat of primer and overall I’m finally happy with it.
I’ve decided to spray on the blue nose band and the stripes on the tail so once the primer had dried I painted these areas with a coat of Tamiya LP4 flat white. I’m hoping this will make the blue, yellow and red pop.
Another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
A quick update.
I gave it a coat of my primer of choice black Mr Surfacer 1500 to check the seams and the areas I’d been working on.
Inevitably there were a few areas that needed a bit more work.
So after another round of filling /sanding/ scribing it had another coat of primer and overall I’m finally happy with it.
I’ve decided to spray on the blue nose band and the stripes on the tail so once the primer had dried I painted these areas with a coat of Tamiya LP4 flat white. I’m hoping this will make the blue, yellow and red pop.
Another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
Hello chaps,
A quick update.
I gave it a coat of my primer of choice black Mr Surfacer 1500 to check the seams and the areas I’d been working on.
Inevitably there were a few areas that needed a bit more work.
So after another round of filling /sanding/ scribing it had another coat of primer and overall I’m finally happy with it.
View attachment 1290393
I’ve decided to spray on the blue nose band and the stripes on the tail so once the primer had dried I painted these areas with a coat of Tamiya LP4 flat white. I’m hoping this will make the blue, yellow and red pop.
View attachment 1290394
Another update soon, thanks for looking
Geoff.
Looking good Geoff. Turned out nicely despite the problems you had!
Thanks Andrew, I’m a bit happier with it now, still got the NMF to do though so
that goes ok.Geoff.
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