oortiz10 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hey ARC, I'd like to get in on this GB. I have Monogram's old F-86 that I'd like to build. I'm thinking of doing it in-flight, so it should go pretty quick. According to the copyright date on the box and instructions, this bad boy definitely qualifies... Anyway, I'll be posting progress as soon as I have some to show. Cheers! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 This is a good choice, a real classic, and this is fun kit to build. And you have a molded in silver kit, so this is even more classic. The landing gear is delicate so in flight is a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airmechaja Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) I agree with Kurt. I've built several of these Monograms and they are a fun kit. They look much better than any others in 48th scale. I built "Pretty Penny" in flight and love the way it looks on a stick. I can post a pict if you like. Dean Never mind pretty Penny. That was a 100. I was thinking about "Mike's Bird". Edited April 4, 2017 by airmechaja old timers disease Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yeah, Dean let's see Pretty Penny.... mine is at work hanging around the shelfworks :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hey ARC, I've made a little progress on my Sabre. After trying to get the speed brakes, gun panel, and gear bay doors installed, I realized that requisite sanding had destroyed much of the raised detail. So, I decided to rescribe the plastic. At first, I was paying close attention to the panel lines, then I decided I was just going to go with "close enough." After finishing up 5 of my last 6 builds in NMF, I didn't want to deal with doing another. So, I decided I will go with a non-NMF and that's why close enough will work for this build. So, as I progress with the build, I'll be thinking about markings for this bird. As I continued, I figured I'd add a piece of square stock with a hole drilled in it to prepare for the kit's in-flight stance. The hole was drilled with the help of my drill press, and after gluing the stock into place, I cut and sanded it flush. After that, a little putty was needed to smooth out the wing-to-fuselage assembly joint. So, as of now, that's where things are at. I'll be working on cleaning up the scribing and the sanding dust in preparation for paint. That is, once I decide on a paint scheme... Anyway, thanks for looking. Feel free to share your comments or criticisms. Cheers! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Looking good Any news of markings Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Yikes! I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since I last worked on this build. It would probably have been longer if it wasn't for a recent "late night." So, my wife went on a trip and was gone for a week. One night, the dog and I stayed up a little (too) late enjoying some adult beverages. While I was SUI (Surfing Under the Influence) I found the markings for my Sabre. Part of the reason this build stalled was that I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for its paint scheme. I had just finished a handful of NMF builds and I wasn't really feeling another one. Well, while I was up that night, I ran across some inspiration on YouTube. I don't think I've ever seen these particular markings built up before, so I'm excited to see how it turns out. I'm not going to tell you what the end product will be just yet, but I do have a couple of pictures of my progress. I started with some primer on some areas that are going to be "brightly colored." Then I laid down the first color. That's all I've got so far. I'm waiting for this first color to dry before I mask and spray the next. Wanna try to guess what it's gonna look like when it's done? Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to share your comments and criticisms. Stay tuned for more progress! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Its going to look good! Thats my guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Nice work on that sabre. I have no idea where you are going with the paint job, but it it looks good so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hey phantom and Kurt, thanks for the pats on the back. I've been able to make a little more progress on my build. After the yellow had dried, I masked... ...and sprayed the next color. It doesn't look like much more than a mess now, but I'm happy with the way things are progressing. Once the red has cured, I'll mask again before shooting the final color. Shouldn't be too long now! Cheers, -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 That is some good masking and smooth paint application. Is the canopy masked? Looks like you cut it really close with the red paint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Plenty of colour there Looks great Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hm, I've seen some of the ANG F-86's were colorful, but I haven't seen that blue dragon on any of them... It's looking pretty wild! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hey ARC, Thanks for stopping by. The canopy IS masked. The frames are taped off and the rest is covered with brush-on masking. The white "stripe" along the fuselage sides is tape, as is the dragon on the tail. Next, thin red stripes outlining the yellow will be masked before the final color is sprayed on. It's not a ANG bird, actually, it won't be wearing military markings when I'm done. I probably won't get anymore done until the weekend, so this will have to hold you over until then. Cheers! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 IT'S DONE! I'll post some more pix in the Finished Builds thread and in the Display Case forum a little later when I have some time. For now, here's a teaser: Thanks for looking! Cheers, -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grandboof Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Awesome finish Martin H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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