Hoops Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, drake122 said: Extended tail fin, IFR probe... looks like it will be worth the wait. I'm looking forward to building a Brazilian F-5M so that's exactly what I'm looking for. Hoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Hoops said: I'm looking forward to building a Brazilian F-5M so that's exactly what I'm looking for. Hoops Well you can’t use a ‘hairy stick’ for that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Club Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I hope that the kit will be accurate in shape and dimensions with fine recessed panel lines... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Violet Club said: I hope that the kit will be accurate in shape and dimensions with fine recessed panel lines... I think that's what we all hope, that and it won't cost an arm, three legs and a kidney! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 And I’m hoping it will have accurate detailed canopy opening mechanisms that will allow the models to be posed with open canopies (only way I make my 1/72 models). Only Sword’s T-38 ever got it right but they were resin and no picnic to use. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Source: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02MxPF5uK7pFrzquAomoQ89CfMboYPqGEBMq6JfJT16obajPgiqEui2eWznEiVWxv6l Quote We are in the final design oversight of the 1/72 F-5E/F Tiger II kit. We are considering many options and variations such as basic Radome and Shark Nose types, LERX, AOA mounting directions, Extended Tail Fin, Antennas, External fuel tanks and Refueling Probe. The modernized and improved versions of the F-5E/F and the RF-5E reconnaissance model are being planned in the next stage. V.P. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 All this teasing is becoming unbearable Who would be a likely source to retail these Wolfpack kits, in the UK? Can I pre-order some? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I don’t suppose there’s any indication of the price yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Smudge said: All this teasing is becoming unbearable Who would be a likely source to retail these Wolfpack kits, in the UK? Can I pre-order some? Hopefully this place as it is on Wolfpack Designs web site:- https://wildcatsmodels.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jabba said: Hopefully this place as it is on Wolfpack Designs web site:- https://wildcatsmodels.com/ Ok. Thanks for that. I've set up an account. I'm ready to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGATIGER Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) On 7/25/2022 at 5:33 AM, Homebee said: Source: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02MxPF5uK7pFrzquAomoQ89CfMboYPqGEBMq6JfJT16obajPgiqEui2eWznEiVWxv6l V.P. Hi there Now I can see something missing from the old Italeri kit other than you must trash all the ordenance on that kit it lack of a simple but noticeable part as is the F-5F tail ballast Regards Armando Edited September 23, 2022 by RAGATIGER missplelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 5 hours ago, RAGATIGER said: it lack of a simple but noticeable part as is the F-5f tail ballast I believe the tail ballast is only required when the nose gun is fitted - US Adversary F's don't have it fitted, AFAIK. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5guy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 2:31 AM, Hook said: I believe the tail ballast is only required when the nose gun is fitted - US Adversary F's don't have it fitted, AFAIK. Cheers, Andre Hi Andre, Actually the tail ballast is fitted to the F-5F to counter the weight of the radar in the longer nose, so almost every F should have it. The only three that I am aware of that didn't have it were the original three Topgun F's 160964 through 160966 which had their radars removed to save weight. The RF-5E also has the ballast. HTH, Fred K. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5guy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) On 7/25/2022 at 5:33 AM, Homebee said: Source: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02MxPF5uK7pFrzquAomoQ89CfMboYPqGEBMq6JfJT16obajPgiqEui2eWznEiVWxv6l V.P. I'm SO looking forward to this kit! That Dream Model kit was such a rushed, poorly executed joke. Definitely a cash grab before Wolfpack does it right. Honestly, I'd like to see Wolfpack skip the weapons, except for the fuel tanks, a pair of AIM-9s, and maybe an ACMI pod, and give us the options to build any variant of the E or F in every kit. By variant I mean, the original round nose, or the later duckbill nose, no LEX's or the later LEX's, extended tail fin, ect, not the ability to build an E, F or RF, out of every kit. We all have plenty of dumb bombs in our spares bins, and the Tiger was never cleared to carry much more than dumb bombs and rockets anyway. So personally, I'd rather have the option to build a late version Singapore jet, or an early extended tail fin Brazilian jet, or any other version from one kit. To help offset the cost of the tooling, and keep the price down, ditch the dumb bombs. My thoughts anyway.... Fred K. Edited September 21, 2022 by f5guy clarify 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisz Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 5:46 PM, Hoops said: I'm looking forward to building a Brazilian F-5M so that's exactly what I'm looking for. Hoops Whats wrong with the Hobby Boss kit? I mean if we dont count the rather basic details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Borisz said: Whats wrong with the Hobby Boss kit? I mean if we dont count the rather basic details. The way too short fixed canopy part. Cheers, Andre Edited September 22, 2022 by Hook 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Hook said: The way too short fixed canopy part. Cheers, Andre Considering how the Hobbyboss kit is clearly "inspired" by the earlier Italeri kit, I often wondered how they managed to get the windscreen so wrong.... all they had to do was to keep being "inspired" by the Italian kit to get it right... 🤣 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 "Now we can point out the windscreen to prove it's our own!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 14 hours ago, Borisz said: Whats wrong with the Hobby Boss kit? I mean if we dont count the rather basic details. The windscreen, as mentioned, is too short and the canopy isn't quite correct either with the angle of the rear frame being wrong. The ejector seat is around 1/100th scale and the cockpit carries over the lack of canopy opening mechanism from the Italeri kit. There's also no HUD glass. The pilot figure isn't human. The junction between the wingtips and missile rails are odd. The intakes are too thick and a poor fit. The horizontal tailplanes are way too thick. The nose undercarriage leg scissors link is the wrong way round. The airbrake petals have their hinges but no sockets to fit into nor operating rams. Many major panel lines are missing. All the decal options are for F-5N but the kit represents an E. Other than that it's fine. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake122 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Col. said: The pilot figure isn't human. This begs the question, which alien air force used the F-5?😱 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruudster Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I built the Italeri when i was young. I purchased the HB one wanting recessed panel lines. I gave it away and that was a win for me. It is a poor copy. I'm very much looking forward to this kit. I'll get a few Es and one F (must build Jordan, Mexico, and then... so many good choices). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Any news about this quite interesting project ? The last post of Wolpack-Design on their facebook page is dated July 24 th 2022. 😎 SharkOwl Reference : https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02MxPF5uK7pFrzquAomoQ89CfMboYPqGEBMq6JfJT16obajPgiqEui2eWznEiVWxv6l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Source: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02Mi73o46cLUfNSx1UBwdw3e3LGaj8eDx1t6UXTDYWRv5LNvTMXr1GMwepuPDLZGbTl Quote Our Final data for 1/72 F-5E/F Tiger II will be going to the mold factory next week. We look forward to seeing final results soon. And the design of other new tooling kit will start soon. V.P. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Source: https://www.facebook.com/wolfpackd/posts/pfbid02uCbpFvS5XEXEtNVwtvp8nWr6jYrXNGRy2KyNR9n4AudTR7zdHS38B5jJJ8eVhBypl Quote Going well… Wolfpack 1/72 F-5E/F Tiger II V.P. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) The box art Release expected in Winter 2023-2024. - ref. WP10018 - Northrop F-5N Tiger II - US NAVY Agressor aircraft. Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100057701940921&story_fbid=749037623696296 - ref. WP10019 - Northrop F-5F Tiger II - US NAVY - Supersonic Light Fighter Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100057701940921&story_fbid=749078160358909 V.P. Edited September 30, 2023 by Homebee 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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