Here is yet another sheet of Korean War F-86s. Aeromaster did a rather large number of these and could probably done even more had they kept on going. For kits you have a number of choices. Older kits are available from Lindberg and Monogram. ESCI also did an F-86. However, most modelers now will be heading for the Academy or the Hasegawa kits. There is some debate as to which is the more accurate and I'll let others fight over that one. One thing is for sure, you need to have the right wing on your kit to match the sub-type, and often that means being very particular about which kit you have if you are using a Hasegawa version. The instructions offer some help in modifying your kit to match the proper markings, which is a very nice touch.

First is the F-86E-10 of Royal Barker. His 'Angel Face & the Babes' is from the 336 FIS/ 4 FIW and has a slatted wing.

Next is 'Beauteous Butch II' of Joseph McConnell. This 39 FIS/51 FIW F-86F-1 appears to have the slatted wing, though no information is provided on the sheet instructions.

Finally the F-86E-10 of Robert Baldwin, CO of the 51st FIW. His 'Nina II' has a slatted wing.

In addition to the sheet shown is a small addendum sheet and an another small sheet with wing bands.

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