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Chris Champagne
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A brace of Academy Sabres

April 29, 2025 · in Aviation · · 8 · 216

Two Academy 1:48 NA F-86 Sabres I recently built simultaneously. I found the Academy Sabre kits go together pretty well without too much kerfuffle, but I think I like the Hasegawa kit better. Xtradecals for 434 RCAF Sqn. Stationed in France and kit decals for Mike's Bird. Should have painted the yellow stripes instead of decals, but what's done is done, amirite? Shelf sitter sucess!

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  1. Really nice. Every aircraft looks better with maple leafs on it. I'm almost finished a different Bluenoser, with camo

  2. Two nice builds. Nice markings

  3. Those are a couple of nice-looking Sabres! Great work.

  4. A fine couple of Sabres, Chris @champagnecrc
    One of the best looking early jet aircraft.

  5. They both look great to me!

  6. Both are excellent, Chris!

  7. Nice looking Sabres. I’d be proud to have them on my shelf.

  8. Sweet looking Sabres. I like them both. Nice work, Chris.

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