Freedom Models Martin Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hi all, Just announced on our Facebook page and at the Tokyo Hobby Show 2015. No date yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/Freedom-Model-Kits-832469846768673/timeline/ Optional open or closed canopies. Two crew ladders included. Recessed and positive rivets. Beautifully scribed panel lines. Schemes yet to be finalised. Plastic pictures are up on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Pffff. Another whif... Thanks but not for me. (...)I have asked the team in Taiwan to consider a couple of things in this thread. However, I have got to say that I / we are leaning towards a more conventional kit for our next release.(...)Source: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234978555-18002-freedom-model-kits-f-20a-tigershark-148/?p=2060156 The F-20N a more conventional kit? They don't listen to you Martin... V.P. Edited September 28, 2015 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkp Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I give up.....what a total waste of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Personally, I think that looks great and will certainly be adding one to the stash. An interesting concept that has been long overlooked to my mind. You pays your money.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The F-20N a more conventional kit? They don't listen to you Martin... I think they do but here it's just a case of using the existing design and tooling as much as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Me want! Will save me from chopping up an F-5F to make a two seater. Paul Harrison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Nice idea; something different! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I give up.....what a total waste of time! Well, there's no need to come over all unnecessary, is there? Andrew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 This announcement has caused me some joy. I was thinking along the same lines as GreenDragon for one of mine but this saves a LOT of hassle. Clever way of getting extra sales with minimum tooling cost for a new company. Best to try these things when you're young. Now if they could get some Luftwaffe or British 50-60s What If's in the range... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 November 2015 release. Plastic pics: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 My anti-ship Philippines AF bird will look Sooo much better as a two seater. Now about that X-29 Martin. Go on you know you want to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Those %&^#@^!!!! I've already started a Monogram mash-up! Better dust that off, as a matter of fact. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Those %&^#@^!!!! I've already started a Monogram mash-up! Better dust that off, as a matter of fact. bob Throw it in the bin and buy one of ours LOL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It looks good, for all those who think it is not for them, why bother posting negative comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) I don't have a problem with people displaying their disappointments as long as they are not abusive (none seen so far). Surely all feedback is beneficial whether positive or negative? I think it's pretty cool myself. Edited October 5, 2015 by Homerlovesbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/600562580024267/photos/a.927811780632677.1073741837.600562580024267/927811960632659/?type=3&theater "WHIT IF -fantasy series" Tigershark F-20B/N Adversary / Aggressor version. 5 decal options including R.O.C Air force.V.P. Edited October 17, 2015 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) On pre-order at LM: http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=FD-18003+/- £ 33.00 - P&P incl. V.P. Edited October 29, 2015 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you VP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Great Choice, love it, now please please do the same for the Hawker Hunter, please. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Models Martin Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thank you everyone for keeping us going. Looking forward to providing you with quality Stay tuned for me. Thanks again VP for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Very interesting choice...anyone else thinking MiG-28UM? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre_days Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 On a more serious (and detailed) note: I think this is a great choice and might be more likely to buy multiple copies of this kit than the single seater because the Hasegawa 1:72 kit is more attractive for what-if builds of the one-seat version on account of its simplicity and price (and I already have several in my stash). I probably will get the F-20A kit, but likely just one to build as one of the actual prototypes. Kitting a true what-if (i.e. an unbuilt variant) in this scale is a bold move, hope it pays off. Very nice Adversary/Aggressor paint schemes, which has gotten me thinking...the two-seater could actually form the basis of a rather plausible scenario for the F-20 going into production: what if the USAF has procured the dual-control F-20 as a T-38 replacement in the late 80s, pre-empting the current T-X program by 30 years? This could also serve as a good backstory to the schemes in this boxing (thinking along the lines of the T-X's projected role as the next-generation Aggressor aircraft). I remember reading that the US Navy wanted the F-20 as an Adversary, but the order would have been far too small to justify production...however, an Air Force order to replace the T-38 certainly would have been (and would explain why all these Aggressors are two-seaters). The markings from the Caracal Models T-38C sheet would look great on this bird... On a related note, Iris Flight Simulations did an F-20 model for Microsoft Flight Simulator some years back (now available as freeware) that included a two-seat version, complete with (among others) a dark blue RCAF NATO Flight Training Centre in Canada scheme that also looked fantastic on the F-20. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Now available at Hobbyeasy http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/83sdigfg4tzjgny2uobe.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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