1:48 F-86F The Huff

A plastic kit of the North American F-86F Sabre The Huff in 1:48 scale from Academy. A model of the American swept-wing jet fighter in the markings of one particular machine from the Korean War.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Academy
Product EAN8991111000078

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27.16 €
22.45 € without VAT
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North American F-86F Sabre The Huff 1:48 (Academy)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American F-86F Sabre jet fighter in the markings of one particular machine nicknamed The Huff, in 1:48 scale from Academy. The model offers a well detailed cockpit interior, landing gear bay and engine section, clear canopy parts and external stores. Check the exact package contents and the markings against the enclosed instructions.

The real subject

The F-86 Sabre was an American single-engine swept-wing jet fighter, one of the most important machines of its era and the main opponent of the Soviet MiG-15s in the Korean War. The F-86F version was a high-performance day fighter variant; the particular machine known as The Huff carried striking personal markings and is among the best known Sabres of the Korean period. The Sabre became famous for its agility and the good visibility from the cockpit.

Building and painting tips

Glue the parts with liquid cement for plastic and the clear parts with cyanoacrylate. Paint the cockpit and the instrument panel before you close the fuselage; the canopy can be built open and protected with a mask during spraying. A primer and an airbrush are recommended; glossy natural metal surfaces come out well with metallic paints over a smooth base, and the panel lines with a fine wash. Pay attention to the exact placing of the decals for the striking personal markings.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of American Korean War jet aircraft
  • Those interested in machines with striking personal markings in 1:48 scale
  • Builders with intermediate experience

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 the nickname of one particular F-86F with striking personal markings from the Korean War, which the model represents.

It was one of the most important jet fighters of its era, with a swept wing, and the main opponent of the MiG-15s in the Korean War.

The model is in 1:48 scale and is supplied as an injection-molded plastic kit.

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