gb_madcat_sl Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) Here is my completed AFV Club F-5E Tiger II done in the markings of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's 144 Squadron "Blackite". Built mostly out of the box except for the ejection seat which was from AMS Resin. The weapons came from the kit (AIM-9s and fuel tank) and spares from a Hobby Boss A-10 (Mk.20s and Mk.82s). Hope you like it! Feedback and critique welcome. Mark Edited June 18, 2010 by gb_madcat_sl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Fantastic! Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doctorpepper Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Very nice. old skool RSAF logo, i like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Very beautiful, I am amazed at how you have got the wash to go in the panelines where there is decals...I seem not to be able to do that! Finn-Ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infideon Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Outstanding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Awesome simply awesome. Very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Very beautiful, I am amazed at how you have got the wash to go in the panelines where there is decals...I seem not to be able to do that!Finn-Ove preshading or weathering before applying the decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Big whistle (?pity no smilie for this )...that's one sexy bird! The shading and weathering is outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Thank you all for your kind words! Really appreciated. Very beautiful, I am amazed at how you have got the wash to go in the panelines where there is decals...I seem not to be able to do that!Finn-Ove What I did was to use a strong setting solution ala Mr Mark Softer. This stuff is very potent and can give that "painted on" look really nicely. To get the decal to "enter" the panel lines and rivets, I sliced them with a new, sharp blade and applied yet more Mr Mark Softer. After that, it was followed with a gloss coat and regular enamel wash. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Nicely done F-5! Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks Marcel! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Sharp looking Tiger. Like the panel lines and the markings. Big :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks, Aggressor Supporter! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 WELL DONE! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looks the dog's danglies, well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkeye2an Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Nice work. Always loved that little thing. Wish the F-20 would have worked out too !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16rhs Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'm in LOVE with the F-5... And your model is very nice, so i loved it too!! Cheers Panos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 thats great, the camo is superb, i had one of this, and your job is very inspirative cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Many thanks, guys! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill Horton Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Wonderful job! Two questions: How did you like building the kit? As AFV's first aircraft, I'm curious....i.e. how was the fit? Also, did you use any aftermarket parts, or is that all stock kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azor Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Elegantly wonderful. Now...where did you get that AMS seat? Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks guys. The kit was pretty well engineered. Thus it had little fit issues. Closing the gun bay required some sanding and dry-fitting to get just right. Also, the mounting of the main gear doors was pretty fiddly to say the least. Some care required here. The only true aftermarket I used was the AMS Resin seat. They are available exclusively from MidTenn Hobbies. The bombs came from the spares box. Hope this answers your questions! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Took some new photos today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkey Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 What a beauty~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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