Ratch Posted Tuesday at 09:01 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:01 North American F-86F Sabre One of the most important aircraft of the early jet era, the North American F-86 Sabre was in many ways a jet powered version of the company’s hugely successful P-51D Mustang from WWII and an aircraft which made full use of captured German aerodynamic research material. Featuring a distinctive 35-degree wing sweep, the Sabre also incorporated three nose mounted .50 calibre machine guns positioned on either side of the aircraft’s nose, with this jet powered gunslinger sharing many design philosophies with its famous piston powered predecessor. On entering service with the U.S Air Force in 1949, the North American F-86 Sabre would have the distinction of not only being America’s first swept wing fighter, but also the fastest fighter aircraft in the world at that time, a true aviation classic. Arctic Gladiators Aerobatic Display Team The USAF 720th Fighter Bomber Squadron formed the Arctic Gladiators team in June 1954. The display team consisted of four F-86F Sabre aircraft, which all carried the squadrons silver and red colour scheme, plus extra markings. The display team lasted just 10 years when it came to an end in 1955. Displays were limited to the US state of Alaska. About the kit Kit Specs o Pieces: 166 o Length: 239mm o Width: 239mm o 2 x Decal Options Includes all parts from previous releases. Decal schemes Scheme A North American F-86F-30 Sabre ‘Arctic Gladiators’ aerobatic team, 720th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 1955. Scheme B North American F-86-25 Sabre 514th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force Manston, Kent, England, 1954. Part No: A08111 Description: North American F-86F Sabre RRP: £41.99 Available: October 2024 EAN: 5063129028732 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain.Glumbo Posted Tuesday at 09:33 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:33 already pre-ordered 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted Tuesday at 12:54 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:54 (edited) Looks like someone bent the Pitot tube in this image Edited Tuesday at 12:54 by Valhalla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted Tuesday at 12:57 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:57 (edited) So what are the differences between the Sabre F-86F-40 and this new F-86F? I can see the new versions are F-86F-30 and 25 but the only difference I can see so far is that this new kit has wing fences whereas its predecessor does not Ian Think I've answered my own question. "(first two orders of F-86F-40 blocks comprising 280 aircraft that reverted to leading-edge wing slats of an improved design)" "The F-40 had a new slatted wing with a slightly higher span, resulting in a slight decrease in speed, but also much better agility at both high and low speeds and a reduced landing speed of 124 mph (200 km/h)" Edited Tuesday at 13:09 by Valhalla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peebeep Posted Tuesday at 16:13 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:13 (edited) 3 hours ago, Valhalla said: Looks like someone bent the Pitot tube in this image The F-86 pitot has a dog leg shape, it looks correct to me, although it looks as if it's been fitted upside down. Edited Tuesday at 16:17 by peebeep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted Tuesday at 16:25 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:25 I should've said some F-86 pitot are dog leg in shape. Checking references some are straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour de Airfix Posted Wednesday at 17:19 Share Posted Wednesday at 17:19 Bought this a few years back in the Norwegian colours. It’s about time I built it 🤭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted Wednesday at 18:06 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 18:06 45 minutes ago, Tour de Airfix said: Bought this a few years back in the Norwegian colours. It’s about time I built it 🤭 I think you bought the A08110 kit issued in May 2022. This one (A08111) has not yet hit the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour de Airfix Posted Wednesday at 19:44 Share Posted Wednesday at 19:44 Yep … same moulding (and mark ?) just some new parts 🤷♂️ I love the Sabre so may be it’s another I should buy 🤭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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