Parts are cut and in rough block form. This will be an aerobatic bird from Australia.
Lou
Moving along to block form components. The red portion of the profile shows the difference between the Canadair and Avon fuselages. As far as I can see, the wings and tail feathers were not changed. Note that the Mk 32 has the 6-3 wing.
Lou
A second fuselage (furthest) was carved to replace the improperly carved canopy/fuselage join mating surfaces. I accidentally cut from my pine block for both the fuselage and the main wing hence the lighter coloured wood.
Lou
Looking good Lou.
I am going to collate all I have on the Avon and make one.
There are lots of colour schemes around .
Cheers
Gordon
You have a lot of aerobatic team colours for the Avon Sabre.
Lou
Canadair Sabre has first primer coat and Avon Sabre ready for assembly. Primer-filler is a new one that comes out dark gray nut needs many coats to cover. I am debating priming before gluing. Note the deeper forward fuselage and intake on the Avon Sabre.
Lou
Did some cut and paste plus some home made shapes to attain the needed decals.
Lou
PS One of the fin lashes will be printed backward followed by adding the lone 76 roundel.
Looking good Lou, nice work on the decals. Regards Paul J.
When I grouped the images the reversed cat and starboard fin flash reverted to the original form. When I print it will come out OK. I think an outfit in Australia had the decal sheet for the Black Panthers and other teams as well.
Lou
Experimenting with various metal finishes, none that turn out right when photographed.
Lou
One wing.
Lou
And then there were two.
Lou
PS Original post omitted the photo.
Everything is glued and has its first full primer coat. Now some light sanding, a final prime and the metallic finish. Decals are done but are yet to be printed
Final touch ups prior to painting.
Lou
Looking good Lou.
Still collating my info before staring my own.
Thinking of either " Marksmen" or 5 OCU the tails where light blue.
Cheers
Gordon
Anti glare panel painted. The paint has yet to dry hence the shine. Canopy glass has been painted(No photo yet).
Lou
Note wing fence as Avon Sabre all show this type of wing.
Lou, the models look great. I also find the work bench surrounding them fascinating! So many things happening there👍
Fraser
A few years back this was a common site. Lately I have been doing just one or two at a time. it was time to revert to my old habits.
Lou
Looking forward to the finished model.
Cheers
Gordon
Canopy glass and frame painted. Next step is to mask prior to applying the metallic finish.
Lou
I went with the Krylon silver spray.
Lou
Note difference in forward section with Canadair Sabre.
Lou
Tank shop.
Lou
Avon Sabre roll out. Construction last 31 days.
Lou
Beautiful models Lou. Thanks for building two versions and illustrating the differences. Much was learned!👍
Fraser
Very nice indeed Lou, great job with the metallic finish and decals. Regards Paul J.
Thank you.
Lou
Eventually I'll get to one of mine.
Looks great well done Lou.
Gordon