Siam Sword...1/48 North American F-86F-40 Sabre, Royal Thai Airforce
13/2024
Next Thai Fighter finished by my dad.
Hasegawa kit with Siam Scale decals, Eduard PE seatbelts, gun covers and exhaust area painted with MRP Steel, wing central areas with MRP White Aluminium, main surface done with MRP Super Silver. Red stripe is painted, the light blue is a selfmix.
Build thread here
https://imodeler.com/groups/f-86-sabre-and-fj-fury/forum/topic/siam-sword-1-48-north-american-f-86f-40-sabre-royal-thai-airforce-1/
The RTAF received their first F-86F in 1960, in total more than 50 and different types from Spain and the USAF. At first, the 12th and 13th Sqn were equipped with Sabres. Later on in 1966 both squadrons handed their Sabres over to the 43rd Sqn which flew them until 1972. During the Vietnam War, the RTAF F-86 provided protection for US bases and aircraft in Thailand.
Excellent job and really fine result, Reinhard!
Congratulations!
Thanks for this excellent contribution to our Sabre/Fury GB!
Another gem, Reinhard!
A really fine looking Sabre, Reinhard @grimreaper
She looks great in Thai livery.
Thanks for the building thread.
That is a beauty! The NMF is great, and those markings are a standout.
Excellent model, Reinhard (@grimeaper) with unique markings. Great contribution to the Sabre/Fury GB.
Very sharp NMF Sabre!
Nice looking Sabre Jet build in a less often seen scheme ( I have to find me one of those Hasegawa F-86s 🙂