Ivan T. Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 (edited) Here is my entry to the GB, this is my first time, so be gently . Airfix' kit, no the best, in fact, I guess is the worst F-5, but it will be fun trying to correct it. A view form the entire model some paneling difference betwen the wings after paneling a major problem, dont know how to fix it, other words no other to replace it Ivan Edited September 1, 2006 by Ivan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CreepyGuy Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 See if Squadron makes a vacuform canopy for the F-5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Diamond Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 What markings are you considering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 What markings are you considering? Still dont know , I dont have the SVAF markings, and I haven't found any pictures with USAF's markings (tail markings), but Im still far away from start using some decals. Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trietmcam Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have the old Hasegawa F-5A kit that you can have. It's a little better than the Airfix kit. I think it's the old Frog kit rebox in Hasegawa. Everything is still there, plus a VNAF stars and bars decals to go with. PM me if you are interested. Triet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Here is some advance in the kit: major paneling done the intakes were B), but they now look ok rolls of paper to give some "deep" to the engines new landing doors, no to accurate but they look ok to me cockpit tub came from the airfix's F-15, so can the F-5 have somthing in there ;) , some modifications to fit in the little F-5 Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kitnut617 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hi, I have just yesterday, bought a book about the Canadair CF-5, which is part of the In Canadian Service-Aircraft series. The last chapter in the book is on what models you can buy and it states that even though the Airfix kit is quite basic, it is one of the most accurate. Don't know if that helps, but I'll be using my Airfix kit to build a CF-5A. B) Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi, I have just yesterday, bought a book about the Canadair CF-5, which is part of the In Canadian Service-Aircraft series.The last chapter in the book is on what models you can buy and it states that even though the Airfix kit is quite basic, it is one of the most accurate. Don't know if that helps, but I'll be using my Airfix kit to build a CF-5A. :huh: Robert Its way to basic :blink: , I hope not to make it less accurate :D ....jejejejee Thank you for the tip kitnut617 :blink: Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Another update: some pieces of plastic to the sidewalls the tub this is my first attemp of doing this, so be gentle Ivan Edited September 1, 2006 by Ivan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 cockpit tub and panel painted.... Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Update. I wonder if some is seeing this build.... found this issues...fit issues.... <_< bottom engine assy Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 how did i miss this? i'm impressed with what you did on the airfix kit, ivan. i can probably mail you the decals that came in the italeri re-issue of the esci kit. PM if you're interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 how did i miss this?i'm impressed with what you did on the airfix kit, ivan. i can probably mail you the decals that came in the italeri re-issue of the esci kit. PM if you're interested. Thank you wery much about the decals, trietmcam already offered to send his, now my little kit has some clothing for the GB <_< Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trietmcam Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Wow, you're one brave guy Ivan. I bought this kit 6 years ago. I opened and looked at it once and put it right back and never touched it again. Good luck on your build. Did the package arrive? Hopefully there's enough useful parts for you to use. T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) more fit issues.... :D Ivan Edited September 4, 2006 by Ivan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Some nose cone was sanded, a few panels to rescribe, and done! a general view of the kit so far Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 a friend point me out this problem the nose cone tip points to high, I may think I glued it backwards, but the canons are in the top, or maybe the canons were miss placed, I don't know, Ill try to glue the nose cone upside down. Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trietmcam Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 :lol: B) :) a friend point me out this problem the nose cone tip points to high, I may think I glued it backwards, but the canons are in the top, or maybe the canons were miss placed, I don't know, Ill try to glue the nose cone upside down. Ivan I think you did it right sir. It's just that the Airfix kit had many shape problems, this being the biggest problem. In anycase, you can try to sand it down into shape, but I think you'll find that may not solve the shape inaccuracy of the nose. But I think you are doing an excellent job with what you have. Certainly got further than I did. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) Well, something was done, I repositioned the nose cone, upside down, didnt work , so I put it as it was, but a little tilted to the front, and looked OK....and the sanding and filling begins.......while watching Desperate Housewives, well, just hearing it, I was sanding the nose cone.....what you think?.....about the kit, not the TV series:P the new position, and Mr. Gap after watching DH...:P you get to see the piece of plastic and the putty to fill Mr. Gap but now looks a lot better...... Ivan Edited September 6, 2006 by Ivan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kace Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 great commitment to accuracy!!! hats off to you man. keep up your excellent work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Did the package arrive? Hopefully there's enough useful parts for you to use.T. Yes it did, Thank you very much, lots of useful parts , with these extra kit, I got the funny fealing of building a little diorama, but is against the rules of this GB. Thank yoy again trietmcam Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 I got this from the mail , they will be handy with this build.... :D Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hi guys, Im sorry for not updating this build, but I had to put aside this model, so I can focus on building the kits I will enter to the DesertCon here in El Paso, Tx. As soon as I finish the models (1/48 Angolan Su-27, 1/72 Su-24 Fencer C) Ill post some pics fo them and get back with the F-5A for this GB. Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jug-junkie Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Gotta hand it to you Ivan, this is some difficult build you're tackling and making as fine job of well done, looking forward to the next installment. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted October 21, 2006 Author Share Posted October 21, 2006 (edited) Hello back!! Ill keep up with my updates, the model was sanded and puttied (a lot), and it was ready for paint. Did not have the a Dark Green color, so I used the Medium Green with a few drops of black, after the color, I lighted the color with a few drops of white so tha paint can look patchy (I guess ). Here you may see the blue wingtip tanks, its because trietmcam spare me them...thank you! , I also used the nose landing gear and decals. So, with out trietmcam's help, this kit couldn't be finish. You may see the big gap in the clear parts, its because I used the hasegawa's clear partes, and cut it to display it open, so I only focus on fitting the windshield :P. Ivan Edited October 21, 2006 by Ivan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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