Robert Stuart Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 With a little over two months to go, is it may be early to remind everybody that this build is coming up? I wouldn't want people to be caught without a kit? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: With a little over two months to go, is it may be early to remind everybody that this build is coming up? I wouldn't want people to be caught without a kit? The F-20’s are here and ready. Im just looking for a set of decals as Im not going with the factory demonstrator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: The F-20’s are here and ready. Im just looking for a set of decals as Im not going with the factory demonstrator. Good Wonder what you'll come up with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: Good Wonder what you'll come up with? If I can find ROCAF Stars then I will go with that. If not I will see what's in my stash. I have two F-20’s sitting here. Id like to build both but time will tell if thats possible. The plan for the first one is to replace the nose with a newer scratch-built piece. It will be similar to an F-5 Tiger-eye recon nose. For colors Im thinking either a low-viz digital tiger stripe, or a cloud scheme. Which should make for an nightmare masking session. If I can build the 2nd F-20 it will be either an armed escort to the recon bird or lightweight fighter-bomber. Either in similar markings or something completely different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: If I can find ROCAF Stars then I will go with that. Hope you can find some - Taiwan stars would look good on an F-20 {edit} And those camo options sound excellent - GL with the masking {/edit} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 20 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: I wouldn't want people to be caught without a kit? Kits and decals are in place, just need to decide which of both to use, and no I won't be building them all! 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Only saw this one earlier in the week, count me in! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 12 hours ago, DaveJL said: Only saw this one earlier in the week, count me in! Good man Dave.👍 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Added you to the list @DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Vos Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Count me in. I’ll be doing a pair of NF-5B’s of 314 squadron Royal Netherlands Air Force. One in grey/green scheme and the other one in the F-16 color scheme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 C'mon Italeri, get those ESCI NF-5s out like you've promised for years now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 You are counted in @Arie Vos, a pair of Dutch twin seaters. @alt-92, There are some PM (ex Pioneer Model) F-5As and Bs available over here. Not sure of the quality, but the conversion to Dutch standard shouldn't be hard https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?product_category_id=&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=&code=&product_type_id=all_aircraft_kits&scale_id=956&keyword_search=f-5&setPerPage=25¤cy_id=¤cy_id=3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Vos Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) This one could be an alternative (it is the ESCI / Italeri plastic): https://hobbytimemodelkits.com/product/hobbytime-058-1-72-f-rf-5a-freedom-fighter-plastic-model-kit/ Plenty in stock. However may be pricey if you only order one. Edited June 29, 2022 by Arie Vos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Robert Stuart said: There are some PM (ex Pioneer Model) F-5As and Bs available over here. Not sure of the quality I'm aware of them and wouldn't touch those with a 10ft bargepole. And I have some ESCI boxings in the stash, I just want some more. Weird huh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looks like that Hobbytime kit is the old ESCI kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hobbytime-model-kits-058-f-rf-5a-freedom-fighter--1306993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I thought re the F-20 its only the prototype schemes that were eligible (and hence built mine back in feb)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, PhantomBigStu said: I thought re the F-20 its only the prototype schemes that were eligible (and hence built mine back in feb)? Funny I thought they were open to WHIF schemes ? I think it might become kind of monotonous see only prototype schemes on these ? If it is only proto-schemes then I will need to pull out. I have two F-20’s but the decals aren't the best and just don't inspire me to want to build them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Funny I thought they were open to WHIF schemes ? I think it might become kind of monotonous see only prototype schemes on these ? If it is only proto-schemes then I will need to pull out. I have two F-20’s but the decals aren't the best and just don't inspire me to want to build them. Checked the first post and indeed I hadn’t imagined it, no whifs is stated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I honestly can't remember if we said WHIF's were eligible for this GB or not, as I am only the lowly co-host I shall leave that decision up to our esteemed host @Robert Stuart. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 48 minutes ago, modelling minion said: I honestly can't remember if we said WHIF's were eligible for this GB or not, as I am only the lowly co-host I shall leave that decision up to our esteemed host @Robert Stuart. 🇺🇦 From the first post: “These will need to be in actual colour schemes, no wiffy's. So if you have a photo of them in cool camo ok, otherwise they have to be in their original demo schemes.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 @PhantomBigStu, @Corsairfoxfouruncle, @modelling minion The opening post did (still does) say no Wifs, but Denis asked about non-prototype schemes for the F-20/X-29, and I replied that I was open, but asked what the group's view is. This is all in the first three posts. Think some of my later posts, were more supportive of non-prototype schemes, even asking what schemes people had in mind. What are your views? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Robert Stuart said: @PhantomBigStu, @Corsairfoxfouruncle, @modelling minion The opening post did (still does) say no Wifs, but Denis asked about non-prototype schemes for the F-20/X-29, and I replied that I was open, but asked what the group's view is. This is all in the first three posts. Think some of my later posts, were more supportive of non-prototype schemes, even asking what schemes people had in mind. What are your views? Ive no problem if someone wants to do the prototype schemes. Its entirely up to you though, in the end it is your group build. Personally I prefer whif schemes for experimental and prototype aircraft. Usually the official schemes are rather bland, unimaginative, and uninspired from my point of view. I initially hoped to but still haven't found an 1/72 F-5A to save my life. Currently the F-20’s are my only option so leaves me with a tough decision. Dennis Edited July 1, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Well if whifs are allowed mine may be one, see what happens have found an F-5A kit though haven't pressed buy yet so may miss out, if so will be a backup plan, anyway heres my Tigershark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 18 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: This is all in the first three posts. Think some of my later posts, were more supportive of non-prototype schemes, even asking what schemes people had in mind. What are your views? My own very personal view is that there are more than enough schemes out there for the F-5 family without WHIFS, although I understand that the F-20 is the exception in the family. If we make an exception for the F-20 do we also have to allow the same for the F-5? If so then I would say no, but if we did allow just F-20 WHIF's then I would be okay with that, but at the end of the day its your GB Robert so whatever you say I will back you. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 @Corsairfoxfouruncle Dennis old chum,I'll do you a deal.I'll build this in the factory scheme and you build yours in any scheme I'm not going to use.Would that be of any use? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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