Although I have six 1/72, one 1/48 and a 1/32 Sabre, another is was in order. They are simple and can be put together rather quicky. I have yet to select the colour scheme. There are so many to choose from. I will make decals for the common markings and either make of select from my collection of decals for the nationality.
Lou
One can imagine the designers carving up a prototype of the Saber and saying he same thing. "Simple and can be put together rather quickly". If it looks right, it usually flies right too.
Fraser
Good progress Lou. Regards Paul J.
Did some sanding siting on my new deck. Very pleasant day. Photo to follow.
Lou
Photo taken for Ray. A lot of models will be worked on my new deck. Here I sanded the main wing airfoil shape and did some minor sanding on the fuselage. The tail feathers and canopy are done and siting on my workbench.
Lou
Assembled and rough sanded.
Lou
Looking good Lou.
A CAC Sabre is still on my to do list.
Cheers
Gordon
On reading up on the CAC Sabre it mentioned the the Avon engine was wider and that the intake was enlarged by 60% but I could not find drawings specific to the type. I wanted to do a Red Diamond version. Do you have drawings specific to the CAC CA-27 Mk 32?
Lou
Lou
I have been looking for drawings and info for years.
I have the Warpaint book.
I've surfed the net and found the following using CAC 27 Sabre.
https://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/modernplanes/modern-c/84966/view/cac_avon_ca-27_sabre/
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a94intro.htm
This has a 1/32 plastic kit bash which highlights a few areas.
https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1856
Mmmm I'm tempted
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I downloaded the drawings. My version will not do as the thickness of the fuselage comes up short. Another day!
Lou
Paul, a comparison of the Blueprint.com drawings revealed that it is just an F-86E with the cannon armament. The F86H may be a closer fit. I will continue to investigate.
Lou
This project continued on the 1/72 Avon Sabre Mk 32 thread. http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1785.0
Primer applied followed by fixing the broken vertical fin. ARRRG. The primer/filler did a great job of sealing the grain. Once sanded and primed, the paint scheme will be selected.
Lou
Camouflage applied. Canopy and anti glare panels next.
Lou
Coming along nicely Lou.
Cheers
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I have selected RCAF 434 Squadron colours.
Lou
Gloss spray applied and awaiting decal printing.
Lou
Note difference in forward section with Avon Sabre.
Lou
I selected the Canadair Sabre to be the first to received decals. Upon attempting to slide the decals on to the model it destroyed itself. Fortunately I had scanned the decal sheet and used that image to reproduce what I needed. The Canadair Sabre is now taking a back seat to the Avon Sabre.
Lou
Roll out 1 Aug 2020. Canadair Sabre Nk 6 in RCAF 434 Sqn circa mid to late 1950s.
Lou
Excellent job as always Lou. Regards Paul J.
Thank you Paul.
Lou
Well done Lou !
Cheers
Gordon