F-86A Sabre “Texas Tailpipe” USAF Part 6 48-313 Scale 1/48

Water-slide markings for the North American F-86A Sabre in U.S. Air Force service, featuring the well-known “Texas Tailpipe” aircraft from the early Cold War period.

The set is designed for an accurate and historically correct finish, with markings based on period photographs and official unit information.

The featured aircraft represents an F-86A-5-NA operated by the 56th Fighter Group (Air Defense), based at Orchard Place Air Force Base (later Chicago O’Hare Airport) in the early 1950s.

A classic natural metal Sabre scheme, suitable for Cold War USAF collections.

Marking option included:

✓ F-86A-5-NA Sabre, serial 49-1028

✓ “Texas Tailpipe”

✓ 56th Fighter Group (Air Defense), USAF

✓ Orchard Place AFB, USA

✓ Early 1950s

Features:

✓ Accurate unit markings and national insignia

✓ Full set of technical stencils included

✓ Correct colour tones and proportions

✓ Designed for precise fit on 1/48 scale models

✓ Compatible with kits from Hasegawa, Academy, Revell and others

Printed on thin, flexible decal film for smooth application and a realistic painted-on appearance.