discussion papa 695s 1/72 Airfix F86f Sabre

[papa 695]

Well I've got this one completed.


The kit is just great it goes together like a dream I highly recommend it, but the decals are just a little too thick the yellow ones took loads of micro sol to get them to sit into the panel line so I would recommend that you source some others.


And for this kit I used Vallejo metal colours for the first time and I think there great they perform just like Alclad but without the smell another one I recommend you at least try.


Well enough talking here's the photos I hope you like it


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[Guest]

Without doubt one of your best Ian! Absolutely gorgeous, the paint is excellent with enough variations in the panels to keep it looking too silver.


I'm definitely getting one & probably some of the Vallejo metal paints - I doubt mine will be as good as yours though!

 

[Guest]

Looks excellent completed

 

[yak face]

Beautiful job ian. , the sabre is a superb looking aircraft and your build totally captures its beauty. Top work and a very informative build log , cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Very nice say no more


Roger

 

[Guest]

Very nice indeed Ian. Paint work of the finest order.


Very nice photo work as well.


Laurie

 

[colin m]

Splendid old boy. The variations on the nmf look great. I'm very impressed.

 

[Guest]

Looks wonderful. I love your attachment, really good!!

 

[Dave Jay]

Fan-bloomin-tastic !


This is simply better than anyone could have expected.


Give yourself a huge pat on the back for a job well done.


The base is looking great too.


A low level sabre in your back garden, how good is that!!!

 

[monica]

great work Ian,do real like the different tones with the paint work,and the pin lining is very well done,


just a great job on this one

 

[Guest]

Beautiful job on a beautiful fighter, love it.


Scott

 

[Guest]

Wow I can't build a plane to save my life, you on the other hand, what can I say, stunning.

 

[papa 695]

Thanks everyone for the great comments

 

[grumpa]

Yep, beautiful seems to be the word alright ......................Jim

 

[Guest]

I have to compliment you on your metal look Ian, you nailed it on a great build well done.


Theuns

 

[Guest]

Excellent work Ian, the different panel NMF colours looks really authentic. Derek

 

[Guest]

Only just caught up with this one! This is fantastic, Ian - one of the best NMFs I've seen. And the pairing with the Mig on the other thread looks great, too.

 

[Snowman]

That's a beaut, Ian!!

 

[papa 695]

Thanks guys glad you like it

 

[flyjoe180]

Great job Ian. The varying natural metal finishes have come out nicely. Saw it in situ with the MiG already, a very nice build.