1/48 NF-5A Freedom Fighter

[Creepy Pete]

Hello,

 

Here's my Kinetic 1/48 NF-5A in Royal Dutch Air Force markings. I started this kit in november last year, but it was put on hold for a while because I was waiting for some rocketpods that I wanted to put on the wings. Sadly, fate wouldn't let me have these, so I opted for some recycled Hasegawa Mk.82 Snakeyes instead, that I turned into inert ones. These kits came with a mold flaw in the clear parts, and the wingtip fueltanks are identical, not mirrored like the real ones. I emailed to Luckymodel, and they provided me with correct parts for a small fee. The instrument panel is not correct for a NF-5A, but who's going to notice. I did change the leading edge flap a bit, to make it more like the NF-5 ones. I used MR Paint on it, and Dutch Decal markings to make it like a 314 Squadron one, based at Eindhoven AB. The big E was applied for the 1978 Tactical Air Meet at Wildenrath. The real K-3047 later went to the Hellenic Air Force.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking, I hope you like it.

[exdraken]

Looks nice and loaded out decently!

[Vinnie]

Hi, Pete. Fast, pointy aircraft don't usually attract my attention, but this one has. Well done sir. 

[Stephen]

That looks great.

[chris148]

quality build 

[F-32]

That's a cracking piece of work

[Creepy Pete]

Thanks guys.

[Alpha Delta 210]

Stunningly beautiful model.

[72modeler]

Yowzah! that is one gorgeous F-5! Best one I have seen so far in any scale. The NethAF always took great care of their F-84's, F-5's and F-104's, and you got the colors and overall finish on the money/ Well done! I am sooooo jealous!

Mike

[Jasper dog]

Superb F-5, 

[Lovely Pig]

Really nice, well done

[Jos Jansen]

That's a real nice NF-5A...excellent subtle color scheme.

 

I like the load out with the Mk.82 snakeyes!

 

Cheers, Jos

[Spad]

Lovely build - looks spot on to my eye! Brings back some great memories of Mildenhall Air Fetes. Thanks for sharing!

[Lightningboy2000]

Absolutely superb to see a Freedom Fighter completed like this.

Love that colour scheme, just like the one hanging upside down in the Soesterberg museum.

Another one I must build! 🙂👍

 

Martin

[phildagreek]

That’s very smart!

[Orion]

Hello Pete,

Second Dutch aircraft today. Made my day.

Your model does need no comment. It speaks for itself.

The NF-5 is a beautiful design. A total of 103 was acquired.

In the link, the latest book telling the history of the NF-5 in Dutch service:

Author - Cor van Gent.

https://www.lanasta.eu/Shop/product/257/northrop-nf5.html

 

Regards, Orion