modelling minion Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys, This is my latest completed model the excellent F-5F by AFV Club. This really is a fantastic kit and has lots of detail straight from the box and I only added a few extra bits in the cockpits and replaced the kit seats with resin Martin Baker seats as fitted to iranian F-5's and scratch built the extra canopy breakers which are fitted to the front seats. I really enjoyed building this kit with one exception, the decals! They are very good at shattering and that's about all they are good for. I built this as part on the ongoing F-5 Group Build and here is a link to my build thread:- http://www.britmodel...force-finished/ You really should pop along and have a look at the great builds on this iconic aircraft. Anyway here are the pictures.... Hope you like her. Craig. Edited January 26, 2016 by modelling minion 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Absolute Stunner Craig. I have enjoyed watching the build thread and the final reveal is as good as I thought it would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Nice..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 That looks awesome! Fantastic Tiger, love the finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Nice work I did wonder about the AV Club F-5 but you have made up my mind! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 lovely job! The AFV kit goes together nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) turned out nice! really looking realistic! congrats by the way, here is the link to the build thread: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234992019-afv-148-f-5f-iranian-air-force-finished/ Edited January 26, 2016 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 very nice work. great job on the scheme and finish.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HόόK Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Outstanding paint job. Keep it up. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hello,Craig - My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'F5'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the restrained weathering.She is a resplendent tribute to the type.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Nice! Nise, neat and extraordinary! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 i want one!!!!! very nice finish mate did you sand down the decals on the intakes or sratched them with a knife? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for all the nice comments guys, much appreciated. Perkilis-sale I sanded the decals on the intakes, and all the others to different degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Lovely Nice aircraft type, nice scheme and operator and nice finish Rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 That's a beautiful build Craig,very well done indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 The kit is a delight for sure. Nice work on yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fantastic job, looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 beautiful work! nice paint job yeah, the Hi-Decal products aren´t the best 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Very nice indeed and a different color scheme gives something extra. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I really enjoyed building this kit with one exception, the decals! They are very good at shattering and that's about all they are good for.Craig. Hi Craig, Wonderful work you have done on this Tiger! Congratulations ! Re shattering decals - do you mean the AFV ones or the aftermarket set ? I hope the TFB markings I sent you worked OK. Greetings Diego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks Diego, No the trouble I had was with the AFV kit decals not the aftermarket ones, they worked very well, as did the TFB 4 decals you sent me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vesthepes Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Excellent build Craig. I love what you did with this Tiger... the construction, painting, weathering...top notch. Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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