Rod The Fixer Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Hi everyone, I'm strarting to assemble this kit: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr to make this F-5A which was with the Air Force Logistics Command from 1974 until 1986, based at Kelly AFB at the San Antonio ALC. In 1988 it was delivered to Greece. Source: https://www.airhistory.net A quick look inside the box: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Welcome to the build Rod. This is a nice kit, though the wing-tip tanks need some fettling to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Welcome to the GB Rod, with a very nice kit and choice of markings. Looking forward to seeing this come together. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Excellent choice! I'm also building this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Cockpit assembled and painted without aftermarket, I hope it turned out well ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I'd say it turned out very nicely, Rod, well done! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Very nice 'pit, with some fine added detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 That is a beautifully painted cockpit Rod, absolutely superb.👍 🇺🇦 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 That cockpit is superb! Better than mine (building the Kinetic CF-5 at the moment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, Graham T said: That cockpit is superb! Better than mine (building the Kinetic CF-5 at the moment). and mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Kit Assembled ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Kit filled and sanded ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Kit after a layer of Mr. Surfacer 1500 ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Very neat work indeed Rod, that should make a great base for the painting. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Very nice, Rod, that should work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Great work there, Rod, very tidy indeed James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 I applied the FS 16473 Aircraft Gray [Mr Color 73] ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr ... then, after the masking step ,I airbrushed the Fluorescent Red Fs 28915 [Mr Color 171] ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 That is some seriously nice paintwork Rod, the flourescent red really stands out very well against the grey. Looks like the decals will be going on before too long. 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Very smart Rod, that's some impressive paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Echoing the other comments, the paintwork is excellent, Rod. You also won't lose that one in the hanger James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 This one will make for a nice burst of colour in your collection Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Ready for the decals ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Good to see it on its legs Rod. The anti-glare panel adds an interesting contrast to the rest of the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Very neat job on the anti glare paint Rod, very much looking forward to the decals going on. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 This one will really stand out in the gallery, and not just because of the fluoro red! Looks beautiful so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Ready for the weathering ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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