Toshiro Saruwatari Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I have just sent my yen for the short kit and canopy. Hope to get them soon. In 1964, a squadron of JASDF F-86s drew the Olympic symbol over the skies of Tokyo, during the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. I was born then, but not old enough to remeber seeing it. Time passes, and I was fortunate and old enough, I guess, to see the final demostration flight of the JASDF Blue Impulse using F-86 at Iruma AFB Tokyo. I might be able to dig up some old photos stashed up someplace. So, my theme is set, white and blue Blue Impulse. Edited By Toshiro Saruwatari on 14/08/2019 03:09:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 That's a lovely scheme Toshiro-san, good to see you taking part again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Excellent choice Toshiro! I will watch with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirk tinck Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Nice Mr Toshiro !!I like building a plane with a history ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Beard Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Toshiro-San, It's great to see that your joining in with this Mass Build and have to say that I recently visited Japan as one of the Tour Parents with the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra on our "Rising Sun Tour" where we played 6 concerts in Tokyo, Yokohama, Hiroshima and Kyoto. We were so gratefully welcomed by all we met during our time in Japan. Thank You. Below is a link to a newspaper article about the Tour. **LINK** All the Best Phil Beard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiro Saruwatari Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Philip, Next time your orchestra decides to cross the Eurasian continent, let me know. Toshrio Saruwatari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Gay Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Hello Toshiro, Parcel tracking indicates that your kits have been delivered today. Can you confirm that please? Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiro Saruwatari Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Two brown boxes arrived, flying across the Dover Channel and the Eurasian Continent. Am I happy. You betcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiro Saruwatari Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Martin, Yes! the two packages arrived in good shape today. Even my dog, Cocoa seems comfortable because she knows that I will be home while building from the box contents. Thank you for adding the tail linkage part. Greatly appreciated. Edited By Toshiro Saruwatari on 22/08/2019 14:08:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Brilliant Toshiro! Great to see your parts have landed safe - enjoy your build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Posted by Toshiro Saruwatari on 14/08/2019 03:04:52: In 1964, a squadron of JASDF F-86s drew the Olympic symbol over the skies of Tokyo, during the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. Ohhhhh... the excitement of that epic 1964 Tokyo Olympiade. I was just 9 years young (and I am 64 now), yet I the remember the stunning upset victory by unheralded USA runner Billy Mills in the 10,000 metre race. Mills was a Native American, born in impoverished circumstances, overcoming harsh obstacles en route to a college degree, a commission in the US Marines, and this stunning 1964 victory in Tokyo became a “forever” moment in modern Olympic history. **LINK** Best wishes on your Blue Impulse Sabre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiro Saruwatari Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 J.H.Rood and all. F86 was flown by many countries and for decades. So, for us modelers from Western world willing to build big? flying toys, whose in middle age or a tad older, has a story or two to tell about this plane. This time, I gotta build and fly her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H. Rood Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Toshiro, it is good to see that you have a proper furry four-legged inspector for your new F-86 Sabre project. These things matter; accept no substitutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 A clean and crisp scheme Toshiro, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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