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The Airfix 1:48 North American F-86F Sabre model kit offers flexibility for aviation enthusiasts. This updated release includes parts from both the Canadair Mk.4 and F-86F-40 boxings, allowing builders to create earlier versions of the F-86F. It features the shorter wings from the Mk.4, combined with fuselage fittings, and an instrument panel from the F-86F-40.
With Runners D and B providing the necessary wing components, this kit allows for multiple build options. You can recreate either of the previously released versions or assemble a ‘combo' configuration featuring the shorter-winged F-86F airframe.
This release follows Airfix's approach of offering versatile re-releases, allowing model builders to explore different configurations of this classic jet fighter. Whether you're an experienced model maker or a history enthusiast, this kit provides a rewarding and detailed building experience.
Includes 2 marking options:
F-86F-30 (52-5140/FU-140), Arctic Gladiators aerobatic team, 720th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, USAF, Eielson AFB, Alaska, 1955.
F-86F-25 (51-13477/FU-477), 514th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, USAF, RAF Manston, Kent, UK, 1954.