1/48 Academy F-86F

Gallery Article by Mike Gibson

 

This is the Academy F-86F.The kit was built basically out of the box. I scratch built the details in the cockpit. Academy's cockpits are fairly sparse.  

 

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The A/C depicts a Korean war era jet on Eduards PSP planking.  This was my first use of Alcad paints. The grain is very fine and is a good representation of natural metal.  Follow their directions and it is very simple.  

Aeromaster decals were used. Cutting edges brass helmet and hose were used for the cockpit sill. The map was scratchbuilt.  A great build and one of my favorite aircraft.

Mike Gibson

      

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