Creepy Pete Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 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. 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Looks nice and loaded out decently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi, Pete. Fast, pointy aircraft don't usually attract my attention, but this one has. Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 That looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 quality build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 That's a cracking piece of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Pete Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Stunningly beautiful model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Superb F-5, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Really nice, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That's a real nice NF-5A...excellent subtle color scheme. I like the load out with the Mk.82 snakeyes! Cheers, Jos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Lovely build - looks spot on to my eye! Brings back some great memories of Mildenhall Air Fetes. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 That’s very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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