where can i buy a model of an f86 saber large scale?

f-86 saber at MegaHobby (http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH)

There's a 1/32 scale kit by Kinetic Models, if you scroll down a bit. That's a good sized kit, I think. I've never had one of their kits, though. Just type f-86 in th search box at the top right of the page. I thought the link might take you right there, but...

Also try my favorite place www.squadron.com (http://www.squadron.com)

Is hasegawa's kit still available?

MegaHobby has Hasegawa's 1/48 scale F-86 listed.

checked out megahobby but shipping is 30-35 dollars ....thats a little steep

Hasegawa is still available as is the new Kinetic Sabre. As suggested check out
squadron.com.

If you are looking for just a display piece and not a kit there is the big 1/18th scale F-86 from 21st century toys. I have the one in The Huff markings and it is sweet.
Try looking at Badcataviation.com for that one.

Cheers,
Max Bryant

checked out megahobby but shipping is 30-35 dollars ....thats a little steepUPS Ground to me is only $8.74. That's strange. It seems, when a shipment crosses the Canadian border, whomever is paying is getting severely ripped off. I just had a situation come up , with a purchase coming from Canada, where the shipping price was bumped up another $4.50. Who in Hell is in charge over there, the Mafia?

ya i want a kit, the larger scale is what i'm after

what kits are good quality ?are there any i should stay away from?

what kits are good quality ?are there any i should stay away from?Hasegawa and Italeri have pretty good reputations, it seems.

If you're just getting started, simple kits will be best. Get some practice in on a smaller scale kit, with fewer parts, first. A 1/72 scale kit would be good to get your feet wet.

What is your reason for getting a larger kit? I ask because the larger kits usually have more parts and still have tiny little parts--if that's what you're trying to avoid.

Forgive me for prying. I'm just trying to save you some frustration.

Hasegawa and Italeri have pretty good reputations, it seems.

If you're just getting started, simple kits will be best. Get some practice in on a smaller scale kit, with fewer parts, first. A 1/72 scale kit would be good to get your feet wet.

What is your reason for getting a larger kit? I ask because the larger kits usually have more parts and still have tiny little parts--if that's what you're trying to avoid.

Forgive me for prying. I'm just trying to save you some frustration.

i really want to have a nice sized plane to hang in my sons room, i've done model cars before this would be my first plane, how large would a 1:48 kit be ?

i really want to have a nice sized plane to hang in my sons room, i've done model cars before this would be my first plane, how large would a 1:48 kit be ?

From Wikipedia:

Length: 37 ft 1 in (11.4 m)
Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.3 m)
Height: 14 ft 1 in (4.5 m)
1/48 would be around 9" long with about a 9" wingspan, If the specs from Wikipedia are correct and if my brain still works, anyway. So, it's not too large.

If you have some experience, you probably won't have a problem.

I'm sorry, but I was working under the impression you were an elderly man, for some dumb reason. Forgive me. *shakes head* :rolleyes:

thats probably because my initial question was for my dad....lol

Hasegawa is still available as is the new Kinetic Sabre. As suggested check out
squadron.com.

If you are looking for just a display piece and not a kit there is the big 1/18th scale F-86 from 21st century toys. I have the one in The Huff markings and it is sweet.
Try looking at Badcataviation.com for that one.

Cheers,
Max Bryant
what do you guys think of the kinetic models? is that made by hasegawa?

well took the plunge and bought an Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 'Yellow Tail' by hasegawa from squadron.com has anyone done this one? and as this is my first model plane is there any advice or mandatory reading i should do while i.m waiting for it to come?