Martin Gay Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Steve, Those sizes are what were used on the prototype build. The Gamma build is the same. These are the sizes we had available. You can always choose to fit smaller tubes/joiners! Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Posted by Steve Houghton on 09/10/2019 15:44:47: ”...Aren't these a bit thick...” Steve, I doubt this will bring any further enlightenment to the subject, but... my wife, friends, colleagues, they all ask that same question about my powers of insight, analysis, and action. 🤣 Photo c/o LIFE magazine archives. Edited By John H. Rood on 09/10/2019 19:00:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Martin, Thanks for the confirmation. I may go down a size, so watch out for my wobbly tailplane! John, Great piccie! No insight claimed - just a bad case of thinking I know more than I do! The designers always know better, according to Peter Miller's plan building article in the latest RCM&E special. As for action - I haven't finished my Hurricane mass build yet, so my powers are sadly lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I wouldn't say the designers always know better! Let's say, in this instance, the advertised joiners have performed as expected in 40+mph winds. They may be over engineered - but they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Beard Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Dear All, Now I've chosen my paint scheme as below:- Where do I find the information for the wings and tailplane? All the Best Phil Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hi Phil - you mean - where can you better determine the colourscheme?? I'm sure a search in Google for Frecce F-86 colours will quickly turn that up - its bound to be well modelled in plastic over the years. The underside can be deferred from your image above, in that the entirety of the wing and tail panels are Green/White/Red as per the Italian flag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Hi Phil, Does this help: https://aerobaticteams.net/en/resources/i104/Frecce-Tricolori-Canadair-CL-13-Sabre-Mk.4-Gallery.html Edited By Martin Gay on 13/10/2019 20:09:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 There are a few minor variations as the Sabre was flown for a number of seasons but regarding the wing and tail colours this is typical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Beard Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Martin & Phil thanks for your input. All the Best Phil Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 My 64+ years-old prostate collaborated with a 20+ years orange tabby cat to wake me up at 0300-odd something hours this morning so I made the mistake of picking up my phone and here was this new post from California’s Planes of Fame museum! Caution: Viewing may cause loss of sleep and increased passion for the 2020 Mass Build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Great choice Phil B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 @Phil: same color scheme I have chosen more than a 6 weeks ago ;( Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Tigger - I don't think having a couple of repeat schemes on show really matters - especially so with formation aerobatic display teams - makes for a great photo! - just make sure you know which tail number each of you is doing and you'll have a bespoke aircraft! All of our Mass Builds to date have produced duplicate schemes but it really matters not - no two models are identical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 no problem for me just wanted to let him know Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just ONE WEEK to go until our official Mass Build gets underway 1st November!! The date for our mass build Fly-In on the Orme has been finalised at 13/14th June 2020. We have well over 70 kits and plans distributed in readiness! Huge congrats and thanks to Martin and Gordon for all their help and dedication in getting us to this position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Plenty of impressive schemes to choose from for the Sabre - but who's up for a conversion challenge?? We all love a 2 seater variant - I didn't even know there was a twin stick Sabre but look what I've found over lunch today - only 2 ever made apparently the project being shelved in favour of the twin seat F-100 in the end. There's other mods including a taller fin and longer tail strake to accommodate the extra nose length - who's up for it?? 'More glass, more class!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Posted by Phil Cooke on 28/10/2019 12:53:15: Plenty of impressive schemes to choose from for the Sabre - but who's up for a conversion challenge?? We all love a 2 seater variant - I didn't even know there was a twin stick Sabre but look what I've found over lunch today - only 2 ever made apparently the project being shelved in favour of the twin seat F-100 in the end. There's other mods including a taller fin and longer tail strake to accommodate the extra nose length - who's up for it?? 'More glass, more class!' Shhhhh Phil......... or they'll all want to do that......... There may well be variants already planned.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Wow, that's truly horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Phil, From conversations on the hill it looks like both of the two stick aircraft are going to be modelled for the Mass Build! I am not saying who though! Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 IT'S ALMOST TIME TO COMMENCE BUILDING! We launched the 2020 Mass Build some time back now with the F-86 Sabre short kits, plans and canopies being made available to purchase from 1st August. Well, the time has arrived to formally commence the build phase of the project as planned on 1st November! Before we go any further I wanted to say a huge ‘Thank-you’ to Martin and Gordon who, under the guise of G&M Models have designed, manufactured, packaged and distributed more than 70 plan and woodpacks to modellers all over the planet! We really have created a global event, with Sabres being built in France, Germany, Belgium, Iceland, USA, Argentina, Japan and Australia! A huge thank-you must also go to Steve Davis at Vortex Vacforms who has tailored a new plug specifically for our project and has distributed clear, vac-formed canopies to the same destinations! Brilliant stuff guys – our event wouldn’t work without your dedicated time, efforts and good will – sincerely many thanks from us all! Having initially only stated event timings as ‘June 2020’, giving a 7 month build window throughout the Winter and beyond, we can now confirm the Mass Build Fly-In will take place 13th/14th June 2020 at the Great Orme in Llandudno. The formal competition element will be run on whichever date has the best flying conditions forecast so please plan ahead for a 2 day attendance. If the forecasts are similar both days then the Sunday will be the competition day by default. More on all that in 7 months time… ON WITH THE BUILDING! As you’ve no doubt seen there is already a good number of model specific build threads started on the forum in readiness, with folks claiming their chosen Sabre scheme. It certainly looks like we’re going to be treated to a full spectrum of colourschemes from airforces around the world. If you are building a model but have not yet created your own blog, do please try to do so – it’s a great way to share your journey and show off your tips and modifications, and it helps generate a superb sense of association and community ahead of the event! So with that, there’s not much more for me to say for now, lets get the next phase of this project underway! It’s time to prepare a clean building board and fit a new blade to the scalpel handle! Enjoy your individual builds and the group journey between now and June - It should all gel to form a memorable soaring event next Summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Still 1 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I would love to build one my dad was on the f-86 with 229 OCU sq. but will only be able to get a plan and wood pack or start till the new year will that be too late to join in?. Dave Edited By David Still 1 on 05/11/2019 21:34:19 Edited By David Still 1 on 05/11/2019 21:52:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hi David, It's never too late to start building another model! Most of us have more than one on the building board. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hi David, I'm sure others will pitch in here - but the short answer is - new year would not be too late, and of course you would be welcome to join in, at any time that works best for you. So I would definitely say - join in when you can and enjoy the build. In addition it sounds like you have a close family connection to the F-86, so that's a great reason in itself to build one! Edited By Harry Twist on 05/11/2019 22:39:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Still 1 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Ok I'll have a word with the finance dept. and with Christmas approaching maybe I can forgo my extra lump of coal and persuade her this will keep me warm through the winter. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Buzby Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hello from California! "Better late than never." With over 70 kits out there and mine not yet ordered, (but inquiry sent) I better get busy trying to find a scheme not yet taken! Wish me luck on that... Regards, Douglas Buzby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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