Old F-86F Started (Updated)

davew6003 · October 28, 2006, 6:26pm

looking good. I think this one is going to turn out real nice.

Dubau · October 28, 2006, 6:37pm

Looking Cool… Hell, leave it black

Bud

DrewH · October 28, 2006, 9:11pm

Keep 'er goin, yer on a roll now[tup] Alclad chrome is it for the finish?

smokinguns3 · October 28, 2006, 11:24pm

Thanks fellas, as for paint wise i dont use alcad nor metalizers i decant testors silver in the spray can and fill a bootle and use that.

Hippy-Ed · October 28, 2006, 11:47pm

[yeah] Ditto…You gonna foil this one there Rob?! Aw hell, ya better send me some pics bro

smokinguns3 · October 30, 2006, 1:37pm

HA no FOIL NEVER AGIAN LOL So heres where iam at the kit does not come with the wellow decals nor the black ones so i had to paint the wellow and the blk. At least they give you the messurments for the width. I stll have some touch up due to over spray.

Dubau · October 30, 2006, 1:57pm

WOW She’s looking GOOD !

Bud

wing_nut · October 30, 2006, 2:08pm

Another good lookin bird from Smokin’ Aviation!

Anonymous · October 30, 2006, 3:18pm

Wow that Sabre looks good. What kit is it?

I have just started the Monogram 1/48 sabre and would like to know what yellow you used because it looks spot on.

smokinguns3 · October 30, 2006, 3:31pm

This is the First issues hasesgawa 1/32 F-86F it was it came out in 1973, And for a 33yr old kit the fit is awsome better than some of the new stuff. The yellow iam useing is MM enamel insigna yellow FS 33538

Thank guys, Oh and one question how long does it take for the sun to bleach a sheet of decals?

Marc smokin aviation now thats funny, and if i had a web page i just might name it that.

Anonymous · October 31, 2006, 12:25am

Nice one, thanks for the reply

I have that kit waiting up in the attic, after looking at loads of pictures of sabres I went for insigna yellow but in the Vallejo model air range, nice to know I made the right choice.

If you are after the weathered faded look you could try applying the decals then adding a tiny amount of white paint to some varnish then apply the varnish. This is something i havent tried myself but friends have tried it and said it worked well.

Once again thanks for the info.

davew6003 · October 31, 2006, 7:46am

Looking good my friend. (progress dog wags his tail)

smokinguns3 · October 31, 2006, 5:26pm

Jc nope iam not weathering this plane, Dave ;p

Well not much going on just trying to get some of the smaller things painted and what not.

DrewH · October 31, 2006, 7:24pm

Smokin!!! All I need to say Rob![tup]

davew6003 · October 31, 2006, 7:48pm

Actualy the dog only waged his tail he did not p.

smokinguns3 · October 31, 2006, 8:03pm

I miss my smileys it was suposed to be [:p]

davew6003 · October 31, 2006, 8:06pm

Ok thats more like it, cause the dog did have his tounge out while he was waging his tail.

smokinguns3 · November 1, 2006, 2:59pm

Good news and Bad news. The good news is iam getting close to being done, The bad news is the decals are SHOT so iam in a holding pattern until i find a way to get some money to order a set or it will be in permanent holding pattern till i find a job. So sorry for the false hope on this one.

m60a3 · November 7, 2006, 12:00pm

Progress Dog strike. Four on the floor, a throaty roar and can’t wait to see more.

-60

smokinguns3 · November 7, 2006, 12:27pm

Its done man. /forums/699263/ShowPost.aspx