{"product_id":"1-72-hobby-boss-f-86f-40-sabre-easy-assembly","title":"Hobby Boss 1\/72 F-86F-40 Sabre Easy Assembly Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"642\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild one of the most iconic jet fighters of the Cold War with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eHobby Boss 1\/72 F-86F-40 Sabre Easy Assembly Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eNorth American F-86F-40 Sabre\u003c\/strong\u003e was the final production variant of the legendary Sabre, featuring extended wings for improved maneuverability and performance. Developed primarily for allied export customers, the F-86F-40 served with numerous air forces around the world and became one of the most successful first-generation jet fighters ever built. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003ePart of Hobby Boss's popular \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eEasy Assembly Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1\/72 scale kit is designed for a straightforward and enjoyable building experience while maintaining impressive accuracy and detail. The kit features a slide-molded fuselage, one-piece wing, recessed panel lines, a basic cockpit, and clear canopy parts. With only 31 parts, it's an excellent choice for beginners, younger modelers, or experienced builders looking for a quick and satisfying project. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eWhether finished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eLuftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eJapan Air Self-Defense Force\u003c\/strong\u003e markings, the F-86F-40 Sabre is a classic addition to any Cold War aircraft collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"u0ybrq\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfjnl5\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eHighly detailed 1\/72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ijas7\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003ePart of the Hobby Boss Easy Assembly Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uw71ft\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eAuthentic North American F-86F-40 Sabre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y3gqar\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eSimple 31-part construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19gidgz\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eSlide-molded fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1migkx3\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eOne-piece wing for easy assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2lrbky\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eFinely recessed panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ebgv7\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eClear canopy included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w508b5\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eDecals for German Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfac7h\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eExcellent beginner-friendly project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hj03cv\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pn8zw\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003ePaint and cement sold separately \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eIntroduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eF-86F-40 Sabre\u003c\/strong\u003e was an improved export version of the highly successful F-86F fighter. 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