The model that I present to you today is an F-86E, in service with the Italian Air Force from 1956 to 1963 in the 4° wing of base to Grosseto.  The kit I chose to build this model was the F-86F in 1/48 scale from Hasegawa.  The decals I used were from TAURO-MODEL, very good and precise, and I also detailed the cockpit with a resin set from AIRES n° 4022, very beautiful and precise to install.

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The first of 179 ex-RAF Canadair Sabre Mk 4s were delivered in 1956, and designated F-86E, they equipped 20 squadrons within 8°, 9°, 10°, 12°, 13°, 14° wings until 1963.  Five AMI Mk4s served with a UN force in the Congo in 1962, flown by Philippine Air Force pilots.  The build process was in the usual good quality of the Hasegawa, and also the resin set fit perfectly inside the fuselage.

For the camouflage, I used all paint from MODEL-MASTER, is normal that metalizer.  First of all I painted the whole model in aluminium metalizer and subsequently polished with a cloth, include the drop tanks.  Then I painted the DARK SEA GREY, and once dry I have crossed again all the lines of the panellings with the BLACK MATT.  After having cleared it with some drops of WHITE MATT, I again crossed the Dark sea grey, succeeding in having a good finish exhaust.  Subsequently I disguised all the necessary zones for the camouflage and the same treatment I performed on it with the DARK GREEN.  After waiting 2 days for the paint to dry, with the help of a cutter, I applied all that stencils that an airplane receives during its operational life.  Immediately after I applied the transparent varnish to prepare for decals, which once dry, I sealed her with another transparent varnish.  I finally applied panel for panel the opaque transparent varnish so that a non homogeneous effect it result, and the airplane is complete.  I hope you like the final result.

Massimo

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