EXCLUSIVE BUILD
Bringing supersonic capability to match Soviet MiG-15s, the Canadair Sabre was an important aircraft for the RAF in the early Cold War period. A 1/48 representation is the latest addition to Airfix’s fleet of early jet fighters, built here by Alan Price.
First impressions
The kit comprises four main runners plus one further clear frame for the transparent items – it was obvious from the parts breakdown that Airfix has designed the offering with future variants in mind. For example, the lower wing is carried on one runner along with the fuselage, but unique leading edge and upper surface components are held on a separate frame. Two types of ejection seat are supplied, along with 120-US gal and 200-US gal drop tanks (the RAF machines only carried the smaller items) and two nosewheel options.
Detail on the parts was of good quality and it was noted that separate ejector pin ‘nubs’ were attached to many detailed parts (see photo). While these would require removal, the big advantage was that they prevented ejector pin marks on the visible components.
The cockpit appeared well-appointed, with a detailed ejection seat and instrument panel (production kits will include a decal for this item). U…
