scale modeling database | stash manager
Vinvda
Vincent (Vinvda)
NL

F-5A Freedom Fictional USAF.
Trying many new things

Scale:
1:72
Status:
Completed
Started:
March 10, 2021
Completed:
March 21, 2021

This kit was bought by my mom for 0,5 euro's and she really thought she found something special. So I made it special and use this to try some things i never did before. I made a lot of mistakes but i also leared alot and i really like the result. But i still don't know why I did this to myself.

I was inspired by some other builder on reddit how was also building this kit. The scheme of this plane is bassed on a aggersor squadron and i used some spare decals to make it.

Mistakes:
Alot went wrong with the canopy. the glue reacted with the platic and I cracked the windshield during fitting and sanding. Also alot of sanding dust enterd the cockpit during the repairs of the fuselage. So my costom cockpit is almost not visible.

Also many panel lines aren't perfect. this was my first try on this scale and i became alot better when I was finished.

Modifications:

- New exstended flaps
- New exstended leading edge slats
- New ailerons- Old airfix display stand
- Costom cockpit from syrine sheet
- Added gun sight- Added spare weapons
- Added spare droptank- Added spare antennas
- Recribed all pannel lines
- Added more pannel lines
- Added centre pylon form syrine sheet

Project inventory

Full kits
01043
F-5A Freedom Fighter [flying hours]
Airfix 1:72
01043 1992 New box
/search.php?q=*&fkMATEID[]=65226&showast=no&fkWORKBENCH[]=WB65226&page=projects&project=96586
 
 

Photoalbums

125 images
F-5a fictional practise pieceView album, image #115
1:72
1:72 F-5A Freedom Fighter (Airfix 01043)

Comments

1 21 March 2021, 21:08

We use cookies for a great and free experience. By continuing to browse the site you agree to our use of cookies.

Essential cookies are for: preferences, security, performance analytics and contextual advertising.

Privacy policy »   Continue