The Trumpeter F-86F Sabre in 1/144 Scale is a great little kit! Build & Review

[@callumsmodellingcentre6902]

Planning to buy this kit, looking forward to the premiere to seeing how it turns out!

[@ModelMinutes]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@callumsmodellingcentre6902]

@@ModelMinutes absolutely cracking video, thanks to this I'll be sure to pick this kit up and possibly the other variant that trumpeter offers along with it. Looking forward to whatever else you have planned in this scale!

[@ModelMinutes]

@@callumsmodellingcentre6902 I’ll have to see about getting some more 😂

[@raidbandit1283]

@@callumsmodellingcentre6902 Try the tamiya 1/100 MiG 19

[@callumsmodellingcentre6902]

@@raidbandit1283 that is very specific but yeah I have one stored away somewhere, those old tamiya 1/100 are interesting kits to say the least

[@LouisArnold_]

nice video matt!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

You could pass that off as 1:72 old boy, good skills - Trumpeter do make great kits!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! Tbh, the kit was so good that it almost built itself!

[@Simon_Nonymous]

@@ModelMinutes your modesty is commendable, we all know if kits built themself the hobby would not be worth the time.

[@Joesoe06]

Looking forward to it i will get it i think

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@gianniskoundourakis5793]

Yes a built video

[@ModelMinutes]

:)

[@jamesoconnor3991]

Ooh it is nearly ready! From the pic at the start it looks great nice job well done!

[@ModelMinutes]

Oh thanks!

[@nilz5909]

What a great build. I've really underappreciated 1/144 scale kits

[@ModelMinutes]

You and me both! I tend to build bigger but this was lovely to do

[@mrjockt]

Very nice little build, no pun intended, just one comment regarding the comments about the Me-262 at the end, the swept wings on the Me-262 had nothing to do with improving its aerodynamics, when the two jet engines were delivered they turned out to be heavier than the manufacturer had promised and threw the aircraft centre of gravity out, Messerschmitt solution to restore the C of G was to sweep the wings back to compensate.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the info!

[@hamishsheinkels1478]

I have been waiting for this video for a while lol. All those teaser from months ago. Good job

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@yingsu6848]

I have a ship in 1:2000 scale it's almost done I'm waiting for the paint

[@ModelMinutes]

nice!

[@the9tailedraptors83]

I know I missed the boat here but this is one of the best looking models matt has done and how has it only got one dislike

[@alfepalfe]

Someone must have missed the like button.

[@ModelMinutes]

Haha thanks!

[@GregsModels]

That's a well executed little Sabre 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@petermerz2704]

Nice little kit. Good detail. Model on!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@thomaswoodman6332]

You did a fantastic job.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@MOS6510Models]

have to say.. im tempted to add it to my stash as an inbetween kits :)

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, it's not a big build :D

[@chadkennedy7261]

Very nice build of a nice little kit. I built it as well and it's one of my favorite models on display. Would love to see more 1/144 stuff. Seems to be a very underappreciated scale and you do them so well.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

yes I notice the Heracles from Airfix is out... for big planes 1:144 can be a massive cost saver and space saver at home (until you buy the N Gauge railway to make your display project loo real!)

[@ModelMinutes]

I'll try and get some more in the future!

[@chrispacer4231]

AUGUST 6th 2021… I really like 1/144 kits YOU SOLD ME ON THIS KIT… Like how you presented it… I’m going to look for this… I use N - GUAGE RAILROAD FIGURES FOR PILOTS AND GROUND CREW FOR 1/144 kits… sitting/ utility workers / construction workers ARE THE BEST … and you can still modify them for the diorama … GREAT JOB… Chris from Ohio 🇺🇸

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks for the idea!

[@sweetcorn1968]

This has got to be the best video you’ve ever posted. You really seem to have upped your production skills.

[@ModelMinutes]

Wow, thanks! I guess over the last 5 years I've had the chance to practice a bit :P

[@valborchardt3596]

Good day from South Africa once again. Thank you Matt, that was a really interesting video, take care as always

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! You too :D

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Matt, that was a excellent build, a little small for me, I prefer 1/48th scale, I do like the F86, but me favorite version is the F86D, take care and keep safe mate.

[@ModelMinutes]

Cool, thanks

[@jamesbruce1975]

Glad to see a build at this scale. I've been contemplating a wargame at this scale between multiple players using a single aircraft each. Perfect little plane for the job 😄

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks very much! I wish you success with your war game 😊

[@epicforger12345]

Really enjoyed the history from Vladimir In my opinion you should do more of these in your build videos really adds a extra layer to the video

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks, will do!

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Lovely result 👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Thank you! 😊

[@epikgamerwmp]

At least you forget the weights in a tiny fighter. I forgot to add weight to an A380, which is the largest model I have to date. Fortunately, the gear config causes the tail to sit just above the ground, which makes it look like it's taking off.

[@ModelMinutes]

Oh no!

[@epicforger12345]

1:144 you must be crazy to go that small

[@ModelMinutes]

I've done 1/450 scale before :P

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

This is one stunning 1/144 scale F-86 Sabre. Well done, Matt this is another great model you have made! I think you have got a real knack for this scale. Also, I guess I’m slightly biased in my assessment. Since I adore the F-86 and other early cold war jets. Heck I even have sat in the cockpit of a static F-86 Sabe back in mid-February, at the Classic Flyers Air Museum in Tauranga, NZ. If you ever get a chance to sit in the cockpit of a classic fighter………it’s a must do! Great video too BTW. Loved the collaboration with Vladimir. But now I think you now need to make a MIG 15.

[@ModelMinutes]

Oh wow! That's so cool! I've never sat in the cockpit of a classic warbird, but have in some slightly larger planes . . . :) I'll have to see if I can find a mig to go with this one

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

@@ModelMinutes Which larger aircraft have you been exactly on Matt? Would love to know. Anyway, I hope you do get a chance to sit in the cockpit of a classic warbird. It’s well worth it, for the experience alone. However, you do get a slight sense of how claustrophobic the cockpit would be during combat. Especially in the skies over “MIG Alley” in the world’s earliest jet vs jet dogfights. Were pilots would have no more than a few seconds of reaction time, to respond to any threat. Anyway, on a more positive note, I’m aware that Eduard makes a 1/144 MIG 15 kit. Eduard do make some amazing 1/144 scale kits. Got the Revell re-boxing of the Eduard 1/144 Junkers Ju-52 kit (another nice-looking kit) in the stash. Guess the Eduard 1/144 MIG 15 kit is now on your wish list, thanks to this comment!

[@ModelMinutes]

@@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels I’ll have to look at getting some of those Eduard kits in the future. When I’ve cleared some of my stash that is… I’ve been on larger passenger / cargo aircraft, sometimes in the cockpit, although I once had the chance to get inside the BBMF DC3, it was much smaller than I expected

[@ShuttleFactoryScaleModels]

@@ModelMinutes That is awesome you got to go in the Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight’s DC-3. And also got to take a look at the cockpit. Can’t say I’ve had to chance to go inside the cockpit of a Gooney Bird. The closest I’ve come to a DC-3 was seeing one at Tauranga Airport on the tarmac, that was offering pleasure flights. Over 80 years later it’s still a beautiful aircraft I must say.

[@davidjefferis4467]

Shame about the ghost pilot. Love these tiny scales, and your 'glue it to the diorama' is an original way to deal with a tail-sitter!

[@ModelMinutes]

haha thanks!

[@coldwarveteran]

Hi Matt. My recommend list didnt put your videos on the list so I'm going to catch up. Congrats on 20,000

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome! Thank you! Yes, KZbin has been a bit weird recently - sending out notifications for things it normally doesn't and then not sending them out for things you actually want - i've also experienced this lol

[@beaverchicken]

If you like Vallejo paints just use the vallejo brand Thinner Medium, or Airbrush thinner. In my experience works better than water and provides a good finish

[@ModelMinutes]

I'll have to look at getting some

[@neilhaas6024]

Nice model kit jet Matt nice video. I like the sabre jet also royal canadian air force. 🇺🇸🇨🇦⭐🌟🌠

[@ModelMinutes]

Very true!

[@epicforger12345]

Why do you not use the brush that comes with the tamiya extra thin?

[@ModelMinutes]

I do, the bottle was nearly empty though and couldn’t reach the last of the cement with that tiny brush

[@2ND-ID-REENACTOR1944]

this was awesome!, beautiful plane!

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks so much!

[@rickymorgan4829]

Nice build, Matt. It is really amazing what s possible in such small scale. Little note to the history part of the F86: It wasn't a us development. In fact the f86 was a German plane adapted by the Messerschmidt project 1101, which was developed at the very end of ww2.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the info!

[@stuartsteel1]

I think that for smaller jets in this scale the panel lines should be done away with.

[@ModelMinutes]

I suppose they do look quite stylised in such a small scale

[@schlookie]

Always thought that myself. The detail they are producing in this scale now are immense, but the panel lines are way too deep and need to be calmed down or done away with. I have this kit myself, and it's pretty decent apart from the engravings.

[@roopeshkrishna34]

Great build..! Million thanks for sharing..

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@obamatraore2339]

Be honest, how many times have you knocked the micro set and sol bottles over?

[@ModelMinutes]

At least twice

[@nicolebadham8511]

PLZ DO MORE BUILD VIDS

[@ModelMinutes]

More to come soon!

[@neilhaas6024]

I enjoyed this video of this model sabre jet U.S.A.F

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@sodapopbrosky]

Really enjoying your videos. Thank you for your time. Subbed.

[@ModelMinutes]

Awesome, thank you!

[@leonardpomranke8432]

You can use patafix or Uhu tac on the front wheel to make it stick on the ground.

[@ModelMinutes]

Yeah, but i wanted something a little more permanent

[@TeaPoweredModels]

It's so tiny - it reminds me of a Hot Wheels plane!

[@ModelMinutes]

haha it is a bit like that

[@JustFishing111]

Is there an option for closing the air brakes and closing the landing gear?

[@ModelMinutes]

You'd have to glue the covers over the holes

[@mig-21interceptor62]

This is one of my fav planes

[@ModelMinutes]

:D

[@mig-21interceptor62]

@@ModelMinutes :D is there any models you would recommed for a intermediet person like me to make

[@ModelMinutes]

@@mig-21interceptor62 anything you are interested in really, even an “easy” kit can be improved by intermediate skills

[@mig-21interceptor62]

@@ModelMinutes alr ty for the advise

[@martinfojtasek5461]

If you like these 1/144 aircraft kits, you might want to consider getting one of the Eduard kits! They are on a completely different level of detail, even compared to this amazing kit. I've personally built the Mig-21MF, Avia B.534, Spitfire Mk.IXE and Mig-15Bis from their range.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I'll have to take a look

[@iankozlovsky178]

Was that a pc9 i saw?

[@ModelMinutes]

What's a PC9?

[@amirhameed9485]

Great i love the f 86 sabre

[@ModelMinutes]

nice!

[@laisahamid2938]

Can i use industrial spray can for painting?

[@ModelMinutes]

As long as it doesn’t react with plastic I’m sure it’s fine

[@Dabeast984]

Trumpeter recentli gaved me a giand sadisfaction the E-100 in 1/35 Excuse me if i didn’t get some Word good but i am italian

[@ModelMinutes]

I got the gist - You really liked the E-100 :D So far this is my only trumpeter kit, but i was impressed

[@Dabeast984]

@@ModelMinutes in my opinion is an alternative to tamiya

[@ModelMinutes]

@@Dabeast984 nice!

[@PeteCourtier]

Where’s your airbrush? I built a Zvezda 1/144 Polikarpov I-16. That comes with a pilot👍. Nice Sabre👍

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks! I don't always use an airbrush :P

[@inigobrowning]

1/144 Pilots are so annoying to find. I had to get some Ozmods ones from Australia and use Blue Stuff to copy them :D

[@ModelMinutes]

I'll have to look at that company

[@mh53j]

The ones I got from them had "alien" heads- just smooth blobs with no face/helmet details. Preiser has some NATO crew figures on this scale but none are seated pilots.

[@mh53j]

Oh, there is a company, Reedoak.com that does 3D figures including 1/144 pilots for the H-60 helicopter family made by Dragon; guess they could by used in others. They look good, but haven't got my hands on them yet.

[@amirhameed9485]

I like the sabre

[@ModelMinutes]

awesome!

[@Adam-qr9lf]

What is that game looks quality, I need to play it. Hopefully it's on console, I don't have a P.C.

[@ModelMinutes]

It's called War Thunder - It's on PS, Xbox & PC with crossplay

[@Sgt-lott10]

How much did you spend on the kit? ( preferably in U.S. dollars ) if it’s relatively inexpensive I’ll have to pick one up

[@ModelMinutes]

I think with conversion it’s about $6-7

[@Ralle1968]

👍👍👍

[@ModelMinutes]

:)

[@Twirlyhead]

The panel lines are gross on the kit but you've done a good job.

[@ModelMinutes]

Thanks!

[@newbymick1]

Be careful how you use that Tamiya extra thin. It can be very agressive on some plastics and those tiny parts will disappear. In particular, Revell plastic really doesn't like the extra thin when used excessively.

[@ModelMinutes]

thanks for the heads-up

[@sirawithsupamashiran4403]

I like 1/144 scale Jet fighter

[@ModelMinutes]

Me too :D

[@JustFishing111]

Do you think this kit is good for beginners?

[@ModelMinutes]

I think that a beginner would be able to do a good job, it’s definitely a bit fiddly but it’s got quite simple painting scheme

[@JustFishing111]

@@ModelMinutes thanks!

[@fujii_natsuooooo]

i bought jasdf version from monochrome

[@ModelMinutes]

Very cool!

[@the9tailedraptors83]

Noice

[@ModelMinutes]

noice!

[@cnfuzz]

The panel lines for that scale are much to deep, i think the chinese model these from videogames

[@ModelMinutes]

Haha maybe

[@thorthompson2947]

idk why but I always pronounced this plane "sabbray"

[@ModelMinutes]

probably only saw the word written and never spoken :)

[@kaipath8009]

Sorry, aber die Spraydosenlackierung geht gar nicht. Viel zu grobe Pigmente.

[@ModelMinutes]

in such a small scale, it can be a problem - but for larger scales it can work quite well

[@vernonsaayman9741]

Yes dont let the boc art fool you. This is bettr than some 72 kits. But why even bother to produce such a small scale..? What i would appreciate ... All korea sabre models to feature is black checkerbd on tje tail,

[@ModelMinutes]

i suppose people who dont have much space enjoy this scale, also N gauge modellers

[@vernonsaayman9741]

@@ModelMinutes of course yes, n scale. 160 sc, close,

[@ModelMinutes]

@@vernonsaayman9741 British N gauge is 1:148 and Japan 1/150

[@heneagedundas]

It can work well for wargaming, although aerial games often use 1/300 or 1/600. They can also be used for air support in games using 15mm troops. And yes, the model will be a smaller scale than the figures, but that's OK, they're far away.