Flyer Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 Very nice Martin, glad to see that the canopy looks about right. I finally have two fuselages that have been glued together, and will be tackling the tail ends this weekend. Work's been the priority since April, so have had my time severely limited. Am currently printing the final pilots for the TF86, and will then be in a position to commence on the wings. Should have some time over Xmas to finalise both. Again, superb looking model. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 As I was the lowest scoring participant in the PSS Aircraft Recognition Quiz with a score of 2 digits, I daren't guess the type of model this is to say it looks like an F86 with 2 in the cockpit instead of 1 - does that mean it is like Chri's Dog version. Pray tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 Close Peter. As far as I can gather, it was designed as a trainer, and I believe only three were made, yet only pictures of two survive. As an aside, my version will be the one that crashed........ Chris's version I believe was developed for carrier use, but I may be wrong on that. No doubt Chris will confirm in due course. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Some more TF86 info here: **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hi Ade & Peter, The Dog wasn't developed for carrier use, basically it was an interceptor issued from the F-86 family. The F-86D, K and L Sabres were often nicknamed Sabre Dog. It was an all-weather subsonic interceptor, utilizing sophisticated radar equipment - hence the radome nose - for tracking enemy targets, mainly strategic bomber formations. As the sole armament consisted of 24 unguided Mighty Mouse rockets, it was not designed for dogfights. Pilots had a tough job of flying the aircraft and aiming at the same time using its radar. After depressing the trigger, embedded algorithms determined the final moment for releasing the rockets. Here are the different types of Sabre Dogs > F-86D Production interceptor originally designated F-95A, 2,504 built. F-86G Provisional designation for F-86D variant with uprated engine and equipment changes, 406 built as F-86Ds. F-86K NATO version of F-86D; MG-4 fire control system; four 20 mm M24A1 cannon with 132 rounds per gun; APG-37 radar. 120 were built by North American, 221 were assembled by Fiat. The K-version is the one I'm modelling (trying to). Hope this helps a bit Cheers & stay careful Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Been on stop for a few months with work and family stuff. I've also been refurbishing a Myford 7 lathe I'd acquired, with a few attempts at producing a working RDS adaptor. Have managed something that works. Weight is 4g without the control rod (which is 2mm). I am now in a position to finish the wings, so that is this weeks aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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