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Inspirational corner.
Big Daddy replied to Pete's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
The inspiration for my Canadair F-86 build, my father-in-law, who passed away last year. He flew for 434 Sqn 3 Wing RCAF from 1956-58 in Europe. RIP Larry. -
Here is pic of my father-in-law, circa 1957, climbing into an RCAF Mk V or early VI. Rivets are barely noticable. Hope this helps.
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Proposed builds.
Big Daddy replied to Pete's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
Thanks again Tony! I will check it out. BD -
Proposed builds.
Big Daddy replied to Pete's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
Thanks a lot, Tony. My info jives with yours regarding a/c 534. The kit does not have slats tho it does have flaps included. Do you have any pics of the slat lines or a build showing them? Trying to cut out the slats from the existing wings is beyond my expertise I think, lol. Thanks! BD -
I received a 1:32nd scale Kinetic F-86 Sabre kit for Christmas from my sister-in-law and this will be my first build since I was about 12 years old (I'm 61 now). My wife and her sister lost their father about 18 months ago and I am building this as a tribute to him. He flew Mk5 and 6 Sabres with the RCAF in Europe from 1956-58 with 434 Sqn, No. 3(F) Wing based in Zweibrucken. On Sept. 19, 1957, he was "flying Number Four in a four-plane section" in A/C No. 534, cruising at 35000 feet when he experienced an "electrical failure & flameout". He performed a textbook forced landing at Spangdahl
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Proposed builds.
Big Daddy replied to Pete's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
Thanks, Pete. I will definitely be hitting people up for help with this, esp. in the painting department. I bought my first airbrush kit today and am looking forward to trying it out (before I paint this kit, btw). :) -
A Bit o' Lace B-17G
Big Daddy replied to dmthamade's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
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Proposed builds.
Big Daddy replied to Pete's topic in In Defence of Europe: US and Canadian Forces in Europe GB
Hi Everyone, This is my first post as a member of the forum. I received a 1:32nd scale Kinetic F-86 Sabre kit for Christmas from my sister-in-law and this will be my first build since I was about 12 years old (I'm 61 now). My wife and her sister lost their father about 18 months ago and I am building this as a tribute to him. He flew Mk5 and 6 Sabres with the RCAF in Europe from 1956-58 with 434 Sqn, No. 3(F) Wing based in Zweibrucken. On Sept. 19, 1957, he was "flying Number Four in a four-plane section" in A/C No. 534, cruising at 35000 feet when he experienced an "electrical failure &