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Mitsubishi F-1 3rd Squadron " KABUTO Samurai"

1/48

  • Hasegawa kit and decals
  • ASM-1 Hasegawa Japanese weapons set 
  • Reskit nozzles & wheels
  • Beaver Cooperation PE interior 
  • FineMolds Pitot

 

done within the fantastic 80s Frontline Asia GB (public voting is on by the way!, everybody (@BM) is entitled to cast their vote !!)

WIP here

 

 

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thanks for passing by and leaving a message!

 

Cheers, 

Werner

 

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On 11/11/2019 at 2:47 PM, Kampartiger said:

An excellent build,the Mitsubishi F-1 definitely looked fast even when it's sitting on the ground. Too bad it wasn't able to be exported due to arms sale restriction by Japan.

thanks!

yes looks fast and pointy!

but not so sure about its actual characteristics as a hot-rod though. very similar to the Jaguar, (same engines, same general shape, but a bit longer)

I assume a practical loadout / range is not so great...

 

I assume again, no figures checked and certainly no hands on experience of course, the Mirage F1 (also similar in external characteristics and relatively close to the Jaguar ) would come out on top.... at least on top speed ;)

please let me know if you know better BM! would definitely be interested in a comparison! (nearly all Mirage F1s retired (but Iran and some private aggressor companys in the US (DRAKEN, ATAC)), all F1s retired, most Jags (but the finally not reengined Indian ones)retired....so come forward with what you know! :)

 

 

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On 11/13/2019 at 5:05 AM, markmcguire25 said:

Really nice job! Until This post peaked my interest, I thought this kit was a Fujimi re-issue. I may have to purchase one (several).

 

Thanks for the inspiration. 

Yes indeed!

I am also looking for a 2-seater.. probably even a Fujimi one....

On 11/13/2019 at 5:55 AM, stevehnz said:

Brilliant job on that Werner, I enjoyed the WiP, the end result of your endeavours is inspirational, I'm looking forward to mine arriving from HLJ,  on its way as I write this.

Steve

Thanks, hope you will start her soon here!

On 11/13/2019 at 11:55 AM, Red Dot said:

Top job Werner

 

Andy

Thanks for your support with this build!

 

Cheers, Werner

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Hi, I have some more, with a brother in arms, it is a very old, 10 years+, model though! (but still alive ;) )

size comparizon is interesting!

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thanks!

 

Werner

 

 

 

 

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