Revell 1/48 F-86D Sabre Dog Completed!

Your cockpit detail painting is excellent.

route62

I have an older boxing of this kit in my stash. Looking forward to your build to see how this kit builds up. If I remember right this kit had the option to build it with the tail section removed and engine exposed. How did you plan to build yours if it still has this option.

 

No option for that anymore.  It's building up really well so far.  Everything fits like a glove.  It's got recessed panel lines as well. 

ridleusmc, Thank you!

I have this one in my stash and looks to be a jewel with sharp recessed details. What will you use for the NMF?

Front landing gear/Intake assembely.

Steps 1 and 2 combined.

Before it all comes together

Fuselage!  Everything fit wonderfully.

Wing pieces

Kind of looks like a boomerang

So who wants to make bets on how many times I break this piece off?!

That was quick, I already have an airplane.

That is it for today.  I will work on it more tomorrow morning/afternoon.

plasticjunkie, I was thinking of picking up some model master aluminum metalizer, I think that's what it's called, lol.  I know the local hobby store has it.  Unless someone has a better suggestion, I'm open to them!

Keyda81

plasticjunkie, I was thinking of picking up some model master aluminum metalizer, I think that's what it's called, lol.  I know the local hobby store has it.  Unless someone has a better suggestion, I'm open to them!

 

If this is your first go at NMF, I must warn you that you are quite likely to experience some frustration with MM metalizers.  They are notorious for lifting under pretty much any masking medium.

I have gone to Alclad for my NMF builds.  The Alclad line is a bit pricey, true, but I've found that I can always mask it and not have a big chunk of it come away with the Tamiya tape.  Always put it down over a good primer coat, typically a gloss black.  I've used Alclad primer, was not as impressed with that, and I've used black Stynylrez and Krylon gloss back de-canted out of the spray can.

That's a real beauty i have one also . You got my attention with this one.

Keyda81

plasticjunkie, I was thinking of picking up some model master aluminum metalizer, I think that's what it's called, lol.  I know the local hobby store has it.  Unless someone has a better suggestion, I'm open to them!

 

Keyda

I'm an Alclad guy but as Aggie said, it's a bit tricky to work with but will produce a realistic NMF.

I recently got a bottle of AK Extreme Metal polished aluminum and was very pleased with the results, very similar to Alclad but without a primer coat. The secret to getting a good reflective finish with the AK  product is to spray it on bare plastic. It produces a beautiful reflective finish. If you want it weathered then shoot a white or grey primer that will cut down on the shine. I think as a NMF beginner the AK product will be easier for you to use.

As Aggie stated, MM Metalizers are not receptive to masking and need to be sealed so I would stay away from it till you have experimented with several NMF models.

If you have any concerns feel free to ask me here or PM. Hope this helps.

Aggieman

 

 

Keyda81

plasticjunkie, I was thinking of picking up some model master aluminum metalizer, I think that's what it's called, lol.  I know the local hobby store has it.  Unless someone has a better suggestion, I'm open to them!

 

 

 

 

If this is your first go at NMF, I must warn you that you are quite likely to experience some frustration with MM metalizers.  They are notorious for lifting under pretty much any masking medium.

I have gone to Alclad for my NMF builds.  The Alclad line is a bit pricey, true, but I've found that I can always mask it and not have a big chunk of it come away with the Tamiya tape.  Always put it down over a good primer coat, typically a gloss black.  I've used Alclad primer, was not as impressed with that, and I've used black Stynylrez and Krylon gloss back de-canted out of the spray can.

 

Thanks for the heads up!  I will check out what my local hobby shop has tomorrow.  I don't think I'll need to mask anything off once it's painted with the NMF.  I honestly sometimes think Tamiya tape itself is the culprit when it pulls paint.  It happens to me almost everytime.  I have better luck with plain old masking tape.  Seems things work differently for everyone though!

plasticjunkie, thanks for the advice!  I'll see what the LHS has sometime tomorrow, and if he doesn't have anything I'll order what you suggested online.  I'm in no rush to get it painted.  I would like to do it right the first time!

Keyda

This is what it looks like:

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/manufacturers/AK_Interactive/Paints/xtreme-metal-polished-aluminum-metallic-paint/AKI00000481/product.php?s=3&t=1&pg=3&ppp=48&sb=stocknumber&so=a&e=0&man=aki

They carry the entire line.

Thanks.  I found it on hobbylinc.com.  I have some rewards points I can use with them.  

Oh nice choice, Keyda. 

I was going to suggest plain old MM aluminum in the spray can lol. At least for a base coat. Vallejo lays down nice over MM spray paints lol.

I really like where this is heading!

-BD-

You go use whatever fancies your heart.  That's the only way to learn.  That's how I learned but during the learning process, you must do one crucial element!  Have Fun!

Toshi

Great start, Keyda! Like following your builds...well done and quick, I have a short attention span. It has been perfect building weather in the Great Lakes region...rain and more rain.

Mike, I may just try that route too, lol.  Spray cans are much easier than the airbrush, and now that my paint booth can handle the fumes!

Thanks BrandonD

Thanks Toshi!  Live and learn right!

DasBeav, the weather here has been terrible as well.  I was really tempted to turn the heat back on last night, and towards the end of the week it is supposed to be in the 80's!

Fantastic cockpit. You're a rapid builder and your work is impressive.

BK

Looks great! The cockpit is fantastic.

I just picked up a Monogram P51 B to practice the metal fiinish. Like you, I was going to go the Model Master route. Now I'm skeerd!

Whichever route you choose, I'm sure it will look great!

Thanks BrandonK!

UnwaryPaladin, I picked up some spray can MM Metalizer at Hobby Lobby.  I might try it, not sure yet.  Going to see what options the local guy has at his hobby shop when he opens up after lunch.  I figure a few different options is always a good idea.  I will spray a scrap plane and see what happens!

Great work Keyda! Do you give lessons on detailing cockpits? Wish mine looked like that.

Jim  

fox

Great work Keyda! Do you give lessons on detailing cockpits? Wish mine looked like that.

Jim  

 

Thank you!  Lol.  Little bit of chrome silver on a Tamiya Q-tip lightly brushed over the raised details will do wonders!

Little bit of progress before dinner.  All the tape off.

Flaps on.

Horizontals on.

Very little seam work was needed.  I sanded some spots where excess glue had landed up.

Only local option I could find for paint was the MM metalizer spray can.  The local hobby shop did have some Alclad paint, but it was so old the labels were completely faded, and could not be read what so ever.  So I think I'm going to give this stuff a try, and see what happens.  I'm not expecting my first NMF plane to come out perfect. 

Hi,

The Sabre-D is such a good looking plane, and your build looks great.  I can't wait to see more. 

Pat

Thanks Pat! 

This build is kind of just flying along, lol.  I didn't have barely any seam work to do. 

Everything prepped for paint.

I painted the small parts first to see if I liked how the paint looked. 

Then drum roll please...............painted the plane!

I think it turned out pretty well.  Plyon w/flash.

And without.

Worked on painting some fiddly bits while the plane dried.

Wheels and tires ready to go.

I'm going to let the paint dry over night just to be on the safe side.  I painted right over the bare plastic, since that is what I read in the instructions online.  It did show a few scratches and imperfections that I did not see, but overall I'm pretty pleased with it.  I will gently buff it out tomorrow, and clear coat. 

Lol, Thanks!  It is moving along a lot faster than I thought it would.  It's all in the kit behaving itself, lol.  Everything has gone together very well, and like I said before, barely any seam work to be done.  It's nice to be "spoiled" by a kit every now and then!

There's only one response, and that is "shiny".  Also, a reference to a great old TV show.  awesome work so far.  Its amazing how quickly you can crank these out.

John