LanceR21 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hello guys, I can't get enough of HAF birds so, I started another one. Previously, I had some trouble with PM Model kit in 1/72 scale but it turned out great for me at the end. But this project will be a little bit harder. First of all, because of the scale - of course, F-5A is not big if I compare it with MiG-25/F-15 or something else. Second this kit is really bad - it comes with literally no cockpit at all, only with something that looks like an ejection seat that was designed and built by 10 year old's. Anyway, pictures will talk better than me, for sure. Gun bay will be opened, some electronics at the other side. I'm fully armed with patience and steel nerves. At the moment, everything looks just like this : And, yes, one question for all - where I can find Icarus decals for F-5A in 1/48 ? At least, stencils will do most of the work, probably 70%... thanks ! Seat was made from scratch with a little assistance from Italeri's F-4E ( which will also be in HAF markings ) And everything together : That's it for now, new update will be for a few months, I hope... Cheers, Nenad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow! You have very good skills Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K5054NZ Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Nenad, this will be fantastic! I love your work in the nose bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikolaos Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Nice job!! Following Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 WOW!!!! Great job with the seat!!! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LanceR21 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Thank you all ! Small update : Edited February 23, 2018 by LanceR21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I’m loving this to death!😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Wow nice work, you have some great skills there. It is intresting that the seat is quite different than other F-5 operators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Great job mate,love your scratched parts! An old kit at modern standard. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Are you planning on rescribing the raised panel lines, or will you leave them the way they are? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The scratchbuilt details are amazing. Looking forward to more updates! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LanceR21 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 9:26 AM, Major Walt said: Are you planning on rescribing the raised panel lines, or will you leave them the way they are? Thank you all !! Yes, I'll rescribe everything but after I finish the details in the cockpit, gun bay and electronic bay also... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Awesome scratch work! Impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMongoose Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Love the custom work. Hope you post an update soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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