Khan Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 With all the rarer variants of the F-5 there are out there along with features like its complex canopy mechanism, I'm sure a lot of us could use a list of sources for suchinformation rather than spending hours on google (you'd be better off carving plastic, damnit). So if you've found a particularly useful site, book, or photo, this is the place to break it out, or ask for anything you're looking for. Apart from the walkarounds on ARC, there are several sites that provide a good basic history of the various aircraft in the lineage, as well as some nice in flight shots I'd be willing to bet that most of us know about these, but I'll post them for the uninitiated: http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/index.html http://www.globalaircraft.org/ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/index.html J. Baugher has also assembled a very comprehensive history of the F-5 in all the countries it's served. Each article has a listing of all the airframes in question too, in case you'd like to do one in particular: http://home.att.net/~jbaugher1/f5.html The cybermodeler site is a good source for kit listings and fairly decent photographs, so it's worth a mention too: http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/northrop/northrop.shtml That's all I've got for general information, but I've got some good stuff about the F-20, specifically. F-20 Tigershark homepage, with history, stats, the crash report at Goose Bay, along with many, many useful pictures and scans: http://members.aon.at/mwade/ An extensive gallery of photos of the one surviving Tigershark: http://www.californiasailplanes.com/Real%20F-20.htm Shot of the F-20 with open panels, for anyone interested: http://www.heebie.net/4images/details.php?image_id=62 Nice, clear shots of an assembled 1/48 F-20 on Hyperscale by David Aungst: http://hsfeatures.com/features04/f20adwa_1.htm Apart from that, I've got a link to a good history thread on F-16.net and the USAF museum, although it doesn't anything that the other sites don't: The F-16.net thread The USAF museum site The California Science Center, where the last F-20 is kept, along with a link to a magazine-style ad for the F-20. That's all I've got. Hope it helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Here are some shots of the VFC-13 F-5E CAG on display at the NAS Atlanta show last year. I think I've already posted these to the Real Aviation forum before (or sent them to someone) but these are the full resolution images (8 of them). Bearing that in mind, dialup users be aware; the images average about a meg and a half each. If anyone is interested, camera info is on the right side of each image page. Also, note that the thumbnail labels indicate tiff files, but the images are actually jpegs (too lazy to change the labels). Link to thumbnail page :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I can provide lots of pictures of USAF F-5E/Fs if anyone requires these. I have just under 1000 on my Hard drive (3 years of collecting). If anyone needs USAF F-5E/F pictures then just PM me and I can send you a link (ftp) to access the images direct from my hard drive. Cheers, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swedish Mick Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Except from some of the links above, I also use the following sites for information. Ed's Aircraft - USAF F-5E Aggressor Serial List http://edsaircraft.co.uk/Models/Articles-F...er/1/index.html Naval Air Station Fallon Adversaries Part One: VFC-13 Saints http://m2reviews.cnsi.net/scotts/features/krausevfc13a.htm F-5 Archives - F-5 Tiger Shots http://members.aol.com/svanaken/f5photos.htm Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger II http://home.att.net/~jbaugher1/f5.html The Unofficial Northrop F-5 Homepage http://members1.chello.nl/%7Eg.vanderschaaf/ JPS Modell http://www.jpsmodell.de/dc/usaf.htm#eng Top Gun Tigers http://ca.geocities.com/h_chikamori1970/topguntigers.html Wings Palette http://wp.scn.ru/camms/en/ww3/f Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ed's Aircraft - USAF F-5E Aggressor Serial Listhttp://edsaircraft.co.uk/Models/Articles-F...er/1/index.html Looks familar! OK, this GB will be my motivation to finish this list with at least all the aircraft used by the 527th TFTAS. Stay tuned (although I'm not sure how many peopl are interested in the USAF F-5E). Ta, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William G Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) Hey Guys Here is a pic I have in my archives that was sent out back in the early 80's from Northrop, I have it and a few others from them as I was always a fan of the F-5 series. Bear in mind that I was in highschool at the time and this pic is showing its age. A nice what if from Northrop on the then F-5G, and the usage as an aggressor aircraft. Edited March 22, 2005 by William G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swedish Mick Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 (although I'm not sure how many peopl are interested in the USAF F-5E). Well, I am!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
William G Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Hey Thats a good shot I was there for Cope Thunder 88-1 in October 87 Wish I still had all my photos from the flight line, but they were all ruined when I PCS'd from Kunsan to Civilian Thanks Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Khan Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 A Euro1 viper in the in-progress forum and the various birds in the reference photos have made me decide to do my F-20 in tricolor. I particularly like this one: Could someone please give me a link for a table that translates FS colors into MM enamels? I'll double check when I go home, but I'm at work now so I can't check the bottles to see if the FS numbers are on there Thanks ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fester Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 (edited) Walkaround links for Brazilian F-5s The original F-5s delivered in the SEA camouflage. Although it looks like FAB has recently replaced the light green (34102) with green 34097 and the dark green 34079 has been replaced with gunship gray (36118). The SEA replacement colors look consistent on the AT-26 Xavante and C-130 in the following airliners.net photos: 667754, 664090, 699584, 699737, 705614, 708979, 715354, 720276. Any confirmation, denial or discussion would be welcome. Here's a sample. Walkaround for the F-5EM is here. The FAB has selected a great replacement scheme for this fighter! The F-5FM walkaround is here. The F-5Fs that were delivered from USAF stocks were configured with the LEX and sharknose, but as you can see, the radome has been replaced with the round radome to accommodate the Grifo(?) radar. The LEX has been retained. One question, can anyone identify the new ejection seats in the rebuilt F-5s? My guess is one of the Martin-Baker Mk.16 variants. If anyone would like to contribute to my research fund, please PM me and donate at least US$1400.00 for a round trip ticket from Dulles to Rio to find your answers at Base Aérea de Santa Cruz. Hey, I'm not even asking for bus ticket fare or lodging at a local pousada! Your roving researcher, Fester ;) Edited April 4, 2005 by Fester Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swedish Mick Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Could someone please give me a link for a table that translates FS colors into MM enamels? I'll double check when I go home, but I'm at work now so I can't check the bottles to see if the FS numbers are on thereThanks If you haven't found out yet, you could try IPMS Stockholm's and Urban Fredriksson's Color Reference Charts http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/s...modelmaster.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saso Knez Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hi guys, I will be building the Belcher Bits F-5A in 32nd scale as the Greek machine from 1974. Does someone has a good walkaround for the A version? I especially lack the details of the tailhook and nose gear bay. I've pretty sure I searched all the walkaround on ARC, hyperscale, modelingmadness and some more. Can anyone help me? Also where does one get accurate scale plans for the A? Have fun and thanks Saso Quote Link to post Share on other sites
let_models Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Hi guys,I will be building the Belcher Bits F-5A in 32nd scale as the Greek machine from 1974. Does someone has a good walkaround for the A version? I especially lack the details of the tailhook and nose gear bay. I've pretty sure I searched all the walkaround on ARC, hyperscale, modelingmadness and some more. Can anyone help me? Also where does one get accurate scale plans for the A? Have fun and thanks Saso Saso, I had that conversion kit too! almost a solid resin block to me! :o You need to add a lot of nose weight!! :lol: Cheer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 VNAF Tigers! www.vnaf.net just alot of pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) That's a weird color on the Tiger in the background Mike. Looks like an overall tan. Never seen it before, unless it's just coloration from the light and/or photo paper. Oops, I missed this thread earlier. To shed a little light (even though sadly Mike is no longer around): The aircraft is 75-0614 and was assigned to the 26th AS at Clark. The aircraft was then transferred to the Royal Thai Air Force as below: F-5E 50614 Kh18Kh-38/31 75-0614 R1309 Code '10215', then '23114'; then ‘70133’ (Jan-04) The aircraft spent most of its life in the 26th AS wearing the common and standard overall anodized aluminium scheme. At some point this aircraft was given a temporary sand/beige scheme over the silver (which still shows through in patches). A similar treatment was given to the 26th AS commander's aircraft. I'll post some further pictures. Edited May 12, 2005 by eddygrantham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 75-0614 in its "normal" scheme: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) And in the silver scheme again, but looking a bit patchy! Edited May 12, 2005 by eddygrantham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RSV1000R Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 And the 26th AS CO's jet, complete with similar faded temporary paint and special titling on the nose next to the bort number. It is also very unusual for a USAF Tiger, in that the bort number is not made up of the last two (or three in some cases) digits of the aircraft's serial, which is 72-1389, however it was given the "special" bort of 26 obviously in reference to the squadron designation. It is also worth noting that the aircraft coded "61" in Mike's original picture is also a non standard and unique scheme not specified or used anywhere else. Clark also had a few other unique F-5E schemes, as did the 527th TFTAS at Alconbury. The 57th FWW at Nellis largely featured standard schemes however. I can post more pictures/info of the 26th AS jets and the 527th TFTAS from Alconbury if you wish especially some of the "freak" colour schemes! Cheers, Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
g0_command0 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Anyone have pictures of ROKAF F-5B's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Philp Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) Have had a bunch of F-5 pics contributed to my site by Blackwolf. Little bit of everything in there including some ROKAF F-5B. http://www.ipmsslc.com/gallery/F-5 Also, if anyone knows who took the shots, I would love to add their names so they get credit. Same goes if anything is copyrighted, would like to know who to contact for permission. Edited August 14, 2005 by Philp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet200 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 To the Group I was out to Fallon this year I have about 10-12 different birds to post this is the first one. how can I join the group. Dan Teker VFDECALS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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