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1:144 F-86F-30-NA Sabre

Plastic kit of the North American F-86F-30 Sabre in 1:144 scale – the classic American swept-wing jet fighter.

Scale1:144
Manufacturer Trumpeter
Product EAN8591111204262

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5.16 €
4.26 € without VAT
In stock
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North American F-86F-30 Sabre 1:144 – plastic kit by Trumpeter

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American North American F-86F-30 Sabre jet fighter in 1:144 scale from Trumpeter. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The F-30 designation refers to the production subvariant of the F-86F with the so-called solid leading edge; take the exact contents of the box from the enclosed instructions.

The real subject

The F-86 Sabre was the first American production fighter with a swept wing and became an icon of the early jet era. It won its fame above all in the Korean War, where it met opposing jet fighters in combat. The F-86F version was the high-performance day fighter variant; the F-30 subvariant brought modified wing leading edges without slats (the 6-3 wing), which improved maneuverability at high speeds.

Building and painting tips

In 1:144 scale the parts are small, so clean them up carefully with a sharp knife. Mask and polish the cockpit glazing before spraying. The natural metal finish of the Sabre is built with a metallic paint over a perfectly smooth base, applied at the very end; different shades of metal on individual panels will give the model life. Apply the decals over a gloss base so that they do not silver.

Who the model is for

  • For collectors of classic jet fighters in 1:144 scale
  • For fans of Korean War aviation and the early jet era
  • For modelers who want to try a metallic finish in small scale
  • For builders with experience of small parts

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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It is a production subvariant of the F-86F with modified wing leading edges without slats (the so-called 6-3 wing), which improved maneuverability.

It is a smaller scale that suits a display case and collectors' series; the parts are small, so patience and a sharp tool come in handy.

Cement for plastic, a sharp knife and fine files, primer and modeling paints (ideally an airbrush), a metallic paint for the metal finish and a gloss clear coat under the decals. They are not included in the package.

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