Ian Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Kit - Kinetic 1:48 Paint - All enamels - AK Xtreme Metal, Tamiya & Xtracolour Decals - Kit Extras - Eduard Zoom set & Tamiya LAU-3 pods. Northrop F-5A 'Freedom Fighter' 522nd Squadron, 23rd Tactical Wing Tan Son Nhut AB Late 1967. Mostly the kit was an easy and rewarding build - I say mostly as the fit of the intakes was laughable, not so much as a gap at the rear, more of a 'yawning chasm' - however, I've wanted a 1:48 F-5 in this exact scheme since I saw a 1:72 model at the Nationals when it was held in Stoneleigh !!, yes I'm that patient. On the shelf it looks very comfortable alongside my other Vietnam builds. Would I build another ??, well probably a two-seater with a full load of three drop tanks like we used to see at the Mildenhall shows back in the day. Please feel free to ask any questions, make any comments or criticisms. AFN, next something in 1:72. Ian. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Very nice! I think you nailed the paint and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Ian, Excellent finish, Sir. Glad to see someone else out there with memories of Stoneleigh, though there are many of us on BM I suspect. I do like SE Asian subjects and this model really fits the bill. As others have said, you have managed some very realistic weathering on this F-5A. Well Done again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks both, much appreciated. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 cracking build,nice scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That's a little gem Ian, lovely paint finish & the weathering looks spot on! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I am not a jet fan,but the F5 has very graceful lines,your model has perfectly captured this,well tidy mun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Nice! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks for your comments everyone always appreciated. AFN. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strasser Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Looks awesome Ian, do the two seater soon. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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