AIRCRAFT - F-86 Sabre (begins 8/1/04, ends 10/10/04) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 6:10 PM

Can I join in??? I'll buy a Saber just to join in.
Jeff

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:00 PM

Hey,
Is anyone still in this GB? If you cant make the deadline Just say so. If You are done please say so as well. That way i can figure out what we are going to do.
talk later,
seakinght

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 14, 2004 12:00 PM

Ok guys,
Heres the deal. Does any one have a web site that we could post pics of our work? or do you just want to do it here in the fourm? Its all up to you guys. I have a quick ? for you guys. Do any of you have a Azteck? What do you think of them? If no one has one thats ok but I just thought id ask.

Talk later,
Kevin

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:50 AM

Hey!
Yes the GB is still alive. I kind of a littel PO that i cant finish with you guys. But everything is still going to plan i will finish this deal. If you would like another week or so just say so. But I will still hold up my end.
I have to go,
Kevin

P.S. Keep an eye on the posts

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Spurdog

Member since
August 2003
From: Ireland

Posted by Spurdog on Monday, September 27, 2004 4:44 AM

What's happened to this GB? Is it still alive?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 2, 2004 11:04 PM

Hey guys,
I have some bad news. My airbrush just broke so i might not be able to finish my painting. It is a real drag and im realy ticked about it. Im in the prosses of geting another airbrush. an iwata. so ill see how it plays out.
talk later hopfully,
kevin

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 10:36 PM

Well j.s. I'm sorry ro hear that. But Have fun building anyway.
talk later
seakinght

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 15, 2004 8:37 PM

Sorry fellas but i'm going to have to pull out of this GB,the timeframes the problem,the highplanes CAC Sabre conversion is a time consuming and messy job and iv'e just ordered a resin and pe c/pit to go with it,all this lot is probably going to take me 6months.and the GB is only 2 months....
Regrettably J.S

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:13 AM

Hows everyones builds coming along? Im just about finished with the interior and getting ready for exterior work.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 11:38 AM

Hey guys,
I'm sorry that i havent been around lately, But I was packing up and moving out of state. You guys have been busy. 9x19mm your sure welcome abored as is anyone else that wishes to join. I am going with the stock decals and i cut the tail section off of my academys sabre and am going to have the engine exposed.
Chat later, I have somecatching up to do.
kevin

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Thursday, August 5, 2004 5:05 AM

I am using stock decals for mine," the paper tiger" if for no other reason its from laziness.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:09 PM

Okay, according to the rules of the NMF GB, I'm not supposed to show this just yet, but since none of you guys here are part of that GB... Here's my 1/48 Academy F-86F "Mig Killer" done in Philippine Air Force Livery.

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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ewc2003

Member since
June 2004
From: Minnetonka, MN

Posted by ewc2003 on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:08 AM

Depends.

I like the Paper Tiger decals, but there are a TON of aftermarket decals for this thing. ROKAF with a SE Asia paint scheme, some USAFE birds, the Skyblazers, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Portugal... hmmm, what to do, what to do... OK, how about you guys?

Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:06 AM

Looking good, fellas! Nice and clean! My cockpits always look rather messy! Will you guys be using the kit decals?

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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ewc2003

Member since
June 2004
From: Minnetonka, MN

Posted by ewc2003 on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 7:16 AM

The only problem I had with the two engine supports (the green things) was that I had to shave about 1mm off of them to get the fuselage halves to fit. Still had a slight gap at the top. Also, the two parts that fit into the fuselage top (C9 and C? I forgot the other part) need a little bit of trimming to fit right. On the bottom fuselage... DON'T line up the bottom of the fuselage from front to back... Look at the part of the bottom of the wing, it is offset, it's not flash, trust me. The bottom part of the fuselage should have a slight (1-2 mm) offset from left to right. Dry fit them to make sure.

Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:46 AM

I started painting the landing gear bays, machine gun bays and interior today lots of fun. Im really enjoying building this kit so far.

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luke

Member since
December 2002
From: -

Posted by luke on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 9:35 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ewc2003

For anyone doing this kit (Academy 1/48 "MiG Killer" my fuselage halves wouldn't line up with the locator pins in so I chopped them. Also chopped the locator pins for the exhaust "can". When the entire assembly is done, I used the locator pins behind the cockpit tub and the grooves for the nose gear, worked OK for me....

hey mate - I'm doing the same kit (photos to come soon)

yeah I noticed the locator pin error as well so I too removed them. I noticed that you've done the entire engine but have glued the engine supports to the fuselage half (the green bits cos I can't remember the name or part numbers). Anyway I couldn't insert the engine into these cos it wont fit. I didn't follow the instructions to the letter, so I removed one of these supports. Don't worry if you don't understand my disjointed talk, but you may experience it too.

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 1:06 AM

Thx for the pointer ewc I have the same kit, Im not that far in i have only just started. I hope mine turns out as good as yours nice build so far.

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ewc2003

Member since
June 2004
From: Minnetonka, MN

Posted by ewc2003 on Monday, August 2, 2004 11:29 PM

Updates:

Cockpit is done, interior halves are painted (Med Gray, Interior Green and Gunmetal and the 13 piece engine to exhaust assembly is completed. Here are a couple of pics:

For anyone doing this kit (Academy 1/48 "MiG Killer" my fuselage halves wouldn't line up with the locator pins in so I chopped them. Also chopped the locator pins for the exhaust "can". When the entire assembly is done, I used the locator pins behind the cockpit tub and the grooves for the nose gear, worked OK for me....

Matt ------------------------------------------------- "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Sunday, August 1, 2004 6:21 AM

I know Kevin's really busy, but i'm sure he'd welcome you into the build! Hopefully, he'll drop by soon to give the official nod of apporval. Big Smile [:D]

I built that exact same kit myself a few months back. great detail for its price!

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Sunday, August 1, 2004 4:32 AM

I ended up getting Academies 1/48 th F-86F "Mig Killer" I will be starting first thin in morning!

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9x19mm

Member since
December 2003
From: Phoenix,Az

Posted by 9x19mm on Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:58 AM

Well Im headed to LHS today so Ill get a F86 so go ahead and add me to list, Ill update the kit and exact and maker wehn I pick it up. Sounds like a fun build.

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Vautour

Member since
February 2003
From: Canada

Posted by Vautour on Friday, July 30, 2004 7:53 PM

Does anyone have pictures of a chrome yellow Canadair CL13 Mark 6 seen at the Cold Lake airshow Jul 04? If yes, I may join the group with the 1/48 Tamiya F86F

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:41 PM

Thanks, Lawrence!

I started building my Revell F-86D and the instruction sheet is filled with complicated paint colors like Anthracite, mouse gray, tank gray, and patina green. I couldn't find a reference to match these Revell Colors to my good ol' Tamiya colors so yesterday i bought a few tins of Revell paint. I dipped my brush in Tamiya Thinner to get things started (as i always do), and went painting.

That was last night. This morning, the paint is still... sticky. it seems dry, but strangely sticky, like scotch tape. I'm rather upset, and have a good mind to strip the parts, chuck the paint in the rubbish bin and go at it again with Tamiya paint.

I should Have the cockpit and interior done by this sunday... Big Smile [:D]

How are you guys doing?

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 22, 2004 6:01 PM

Looks like you folks have a bona fide group build here, so I'm movin' you to the Group Builds forum.

The F-86 was a great aircraft; you'll have fun. Don't forget to post pics of your finished models!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 8:54 PM

hey,
i'm back from my vacation. It looks like it has been busy since i'v been gone. So photobucket.com is where we will post pics? This is my first GB that has started. I have another going, but it wont start for a while. Any ways, how is everyone doing?
talk later,
kevin

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 10:21 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by roadkill_275
What's up with this GB? WHEN is the start date? WHERE did the badges go? WHEN can we start using them?

I haven't touched my F-86D (still playing catch up with deadlines for an IPMS Group build)...I changed my sig, and included a bit of an F-86F i built for the NMF group build (can't show it until after the end date). Oh, and for people building the 1/48 Academy Sabre, watch out for the panel behind the wing on the bottom of the fuselage... I had tremendous fit problems here. Big Smile [:D]

Okay, guys, i created a photobucket accout for all those that want to post pictures of their stuff, but don't have a host yet. Just go to www.photobucket.com and enter the following:
username: fsmsabregb
password: f86sabre

the GB badge is already there (thankfully i saved a copy to my hard disk), and you can insert this into your signatures (minus the spaces, of course):

So, can we start using it? Oops. too late. Wink [;)]

Blackadder: This plan's as cunning as a fox that used to be Professor of cunning at Oxford University but has now moved on and is working with the U.N at the high commission of cunning planning

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:34 PM

What's up with this GB? WHEN is the start date? WHERE did the badges go? WHEN can we start using them?

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 15, 2004 7:25 AM

has it started already

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AIRCRAFT - F-86 Sabre (begins 8/1/04, ends 10/10/04)