Chrisj2003 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, modelling minion said: With what has to be perfect timing I have noticed that the Italeri re-box of the very nice ESCI F-5A has just started arriving in model shops (in the UK at least) and it looks like it has a very nice decal sheet too with plenty of options. No excuse now Stu! @PhantomBigStu 😁 🇺🇦 That is a more attractive decal sheet than the boxing I’ve got; very nice options. But the Canadian option still has slime lights that are too egg-yolk yellow for me. And the big H price is nearly 4x what I paid 20 years ago. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, Chrisj2003 said: That is a more attractive decal sheet than the boxing I’ve got; very nice options. But the Canadian option still has slime lights that are too egg-yolk yellow for me. And the big H price is nearly 4x what I paid 20 years ago. Chris Yeah, they're not cheap are they. But if you factor in what it would cost for an aftermarket decal sheet like that then it makes for better value, still not cheap though. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 58 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Near enough. There is the 25% rule, so as long as you don't overdo it you ahould be able to make a start. Sorry to hear you have covid again, not much fun is it. 🇺🇦 As tempting as it is I'm going to behave myself and wait until Saturday eventually rolls around. Spirit of the game, and all that... I could always do some work on my Bf110 in the meantime, if things get really bad! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, jackroadkill said: Is it Saturday yet? Same question here, though a different excuse. MM has given you the ground rule if you need to break into the build ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, modelling minion said: With what has to be perfect timing I have noticed that the Italeri re-box of the very nice ESCI F-5A has just started arriving in model shops (in the UK at least) and it looks like it has a very nice decal sheet too with plenty of options. No excuse now Stu! @PhantomBigStu 😁 🇺🇦 Indeed on my shopping list for August, spent a lot recently so unless I get lucky with a cheapo on eBay Ill have to wait to join, annoying but I have to just get on with my aggressor Kfir which will use F-5 decals so in a little bit in the spirit….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: Indeed on my shopping list for August, spent a lot recently so unless I get lucky with a cheapo on eBay Ill have to wait to join, annoying but I have to just get on with my aggressor Kfir which will use F-5 decals so in a little bit in the spirit….. Just seen the price of these 1/72 scale F-5A's. For an extra tenner, you could get something big enough to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Good morning Yesterday I bought at my LHS the Italeri reboxing of the Esci F5 A but I must admit that it will be difficult to choose which decoration to make from the superb decals sheet provided ... https://www.italeri.com/en/product/2907 I will try to start when I finished my current build .. Best regards Patrice 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 You'll be very welcome, Patrice. Took a look at that link, Italeri offer a good range of options there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Hi folk's quick heads up,my son liked the look of the Tiger Hobbies 1/48 F-5 I'm building so ordered one,I assumed he'd gone to King kit but no their own website is offering the standard kit for an unbelievable £10 which I can assure you is well worth it so check it out if it interests you. https://www.tigerhobbies.co.uk/product-category/plastic-kits/?filter_brand=tiger-hobbies 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I am offering for free a few spares and decal oddments suitable for F-5 types. Both sets to go together . All for the price of postage within the UK. Not sure8 what they contain but will be useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Hi folk's quick heads up,my son liked the look of the Tiger Hobbies 1/48 F-5 I'm building so ordered one,I assumed he'd gone to King kit but no their own website is offering the standard kit for an unbelievable £10 which I can assure you is well worth it so check it out if it interests you. https://www.tigerhobbies.co.uk/product-category/plastic-kits/?filter_brand=tiger-hobbies Thanks! They had seven in stock; now they have six. Ask me how I know. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, jackroadkill said: Thanks! They had seven in stock; now they have six. Ask me how I know. Ha ha,well worth it not a shake and bake kit but a lot better than some older offerings,enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just now, stevej60 said: Ha ha,well worth it not a shake and bake kit but a lot better than some older offerings,enjoy! For a tenner I don't mind a bit of work. The Revell job was twice that and that's going to take a bit of mangling itself. I have to say though, the AFV F-5F kit is batting its eyelashes at me, too... Jets aren't even my thing, damn it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 16 hours ago, jackroadkill said: Thanks! They had seven in stock; now they have six. Ask me how I know. Make that five! As if I needed another 1/48 F-5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 This somehow fell into my Amazon basket and arrived the next day ..and I've these reference books in the library While it'd be rude to miss this opportunity to make use of them I'm lacking free time at the moment but will try to join in the fun soon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 11:07 AM, TEMPESTMK5 said: Good morning Yesterday I bought at my LHS the Italeri reboxing of the Esci F5 A but I must admit that it will be difficult to choose which decoration to make from the superb decals sheet provided ... https://www.italeri.com/en/product/2907 I will try to start when I finished my current build .. Best regards Patrice Go for the cover art version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Col. said: This somehow fell into my Amazon basket and arrived the next day ..and I've these reference books in the library While it'd be rude to miss this opportunity to make use of them I'm lacking free time at the moment but will try to join in the fun soon. The only thing that I don't like in this kit and it surprises me why all these years HobbyBoss didn't attempt to offer a replacement is the windscreen!!!! Other than that, I would have bought at least 20 of this kit (yeap, I'm an F-5E fanatic, what can I say!!!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Shalako said: The only thing that I don't like in this kit and it surprises me why all these years HobbyBoss didn't attempt to offer a replacement is the windscreen!!!! Other than that, I would have bought at least 20 of this kit (yeap, I'm an F-5E fanatic, what can I say!!!) The windscreen really is an obvious error! The ejector seat looks to be closer to 100th scale than 72nd as well but everything else seems to be usable from an initial perusal of the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Robert Stuart said: As if I needed another 1/48 F-5 Don't we always need more F-5's?😁 1 hour ago, Col. said: This somehow fell into my Amazon basket and arrived the next day Funny how things like that happen isn't it Col. Good references too, I have the same ones and they cover everything you need. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Don't we always need more F-5's?😁 Yes! 29 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Funny how things like that happen isn't it Col. Perhaps it was a sign Craig? 30 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Good references too, I have the same ones and they cover everything you need. 🇺🇦 They can be both a blessing and a curse to my over-ambitious plans to pack in too much detail in too small an area 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Goodness, this thread has gotten suddenly quiet! What's that? You're all too busy BUILDING F-5s (etc)? Oh, well, can't fault that! I'm enjoying my first actual day off since June 1. Hmm, perhaps I should start (exhume?) a model... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 53 minutes ago, gingerbob said: Hmm, perhaps I should start (exhume?) a model... Always room for another build so feel free to join in. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 2 hours ago, gingerbob said: You're all too busy BUILDING F-5s (etc)? Oh, well, can't fault that! it's such a vast subject that even if you think the variety of paint schemes and markings this aircraft has adopted and served you will get a headache which one to build!!!!!! So, yes, they are all too busy building F-5s and I also need to start finishing my F-5s (excluding the unstarted ones) and so far I've got around seven!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Hopefully seeing our progress is inspiring you to complete at least some of yours @Shalako 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Shalako said: excluding the unstarted ones Start a few more here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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