Knight_Flyer Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 How about the Matchbox F-5 A/B, has that been reboxed under other brands. I assume that's not the same mould as Italeri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 How about the Matchbox F-5 A/B, has that been reboxed under other brands. I assume that's not the same mould as Italeri Never seen this one reboxed. Not the same as Italeri's and in a different class. The Italeri A/B is the Esci kit, a very nice one. The Matchbox kit IIRC is actually quite accurate but in the simplified style for which Matchbox was famous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Never seen this one reboxed. Not the same as Italeri's and in a different class. The Italeri A/B is the Esci kit, a very nice one. The Matchbox kit IIRC is actually quite accurate but in the simplified style for which Matchbox was famous Thanks, accurate and simple is good enough for me. Likely to be a late entry for me due to life priorities and Christmas. A Matchbox style build should give me a good chance of completing it in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi guys, hopefully I will be able to get a look at what I have and want to build this weekend. Life's been getting in the way lately so I haven't managed to get near my bench for over a month now, but i am determined to make time for this. At the moment I think I only have a 1/48 Tiger hobbies and the 1/48 Kinetic kits in the stash and I know the Tiger Hobbies isn't exactly accurate, although I have to admit I still actually like the look of them when they're built regardless of the accuracy. I think a little online shopping session this weekend once i have a plan of what I am wanting to do will be in order, I had been hoping to get through to Edinburgh and pay Wonderland a visit but family visitors and new kittens have put pay to that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertom Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Uh, did I sign up for this? I don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Been looking forward to this. I have a couple lined up by ESCI. Both RCAF of course A single and a two seater. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Does anyone know, Is the amt 1/48 f-5e the old monogram kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Does anyone know, Is the amt 1/48 f-5e the old monogram kit? I don't believe it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Quick question, is the picture below a SUU-20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Anyone got any pics of wheel bays airbrake bays and cockpits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Hi dazdot Like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Couldn't really find much online about the amt/ertl kit in 1/48 so I just ordered one off fleabay to have a look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Anyone got any pics of wheel bays airbrake bays and cockpits? little bit of everything here. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/f-5e_oba.htm ​ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The AMT kit is most likely the old Esci kit. This was not as good as the Monogram one of similar vintage, mainly because the American kit was much better detailed. In any case it was a good kit for its days, quite accurate and mainly let down by a very sparse cockpit. Panel lines are raised but are delicate. It's one of those kits that can be built as it is or can be the basis for a good detailing job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Quick question, is the picture below a SUU-20? Looks like an SUU-20 to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The AMT kit is most likely the old Esci kit. This was not as good as the Monogram one of similar vintage, mainly because the American kit was much better detailed. In any case it was a good kit for its days, quite accurate and mainly let down by a very sparse cockpit. Panel lines are raised but are delicate. It's one of those kits that can be built as it is or can be the basis for a good detailing job. Thanks for the feedback Giorgio, I'm quite looking forward to receiving the kit now! I have also ordered a HB 1/72 which I think I am going to do in the Brazilian scheme it comes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Moff Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Oooh this came around quick, best I finish off my What Ifs now I am home and look at that 1/48 Revel F5F I have in the stash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Yep I know I have a king tiger needing finishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm in, just need to fnish something first. I'll be doing the Wolfpack T-38 Talon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just received my 1/72 Hobby boss kit, looks nice enough, had to order a new seat though the kit ones a bit err simplistic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cooper Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Ah... this one already started...? Oh my...gotta rush and read myself through all the threads first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I was wondering where you had gotten to Tom, very glad you could make it and see your expertise has been put to good use already. There are some lovely schemes showing up in this build which is what I sort of suspected or hoped for with this lovely wee aircraft. There should be a good representation of all the different versions.......thought I'm still waiting to see if was get a "MiG-28" or one of the Iranian vairations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I was wondering where you had gotten to Tom, very glad you could make it and see your expertise has been put to good use already. There are some lovely schemes showing up in this build which is what I sort of suspected or hoped for with this lovely wee aircraft. There should be a good representation of all the different versions.......thought I'm still waiting to see if was get a "MiG-28" or one of the Iranian vairations? Our Group Build sponsor actually have a very nice sheet available for the Iranian F-5E's in both 48th and 72nd on Hannants and I know AFV offer a Mig-28 option on their lovely looking kit too. I was tempted by an Iranian scheme for the 72nd build I was planning to do but have been leaning more towards a Brazillian offering. After all who doesnt like a brazilian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 There are some lovely schemes showing up in this build which is what I sort of suspected or hoped for with this lovely wee aircraft. There should be a good representation of all the different versions.......thought I'm still waiting to see if was get a "MiG-28" or one of the Iranian vairations? Just for you Rich, here's another shot of the 1/144th one I prepared earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yay I managed to track down an Esci kit on eBay, the CRF-5 release, so I'll be entering it when it arrives in the hope to build an early RF-5 variant. I don't suppose anyone has spare RNAF decals that they are willing to trade for the Canadian and/or Greek options in my kit? Don't really fancy either of those options! David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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