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Harold was kind enough to send me a pre-release version of his 1/48 F-5E cockpit. First impression out of the box is very good. The casting is extremely delicate. The instrument panel alone is a work of art. I got an early version of the seat sans belts, but the release version is supposed to have them installed.

Here are a few photos.

The cockpit tub and rear deck.

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Canopy actuator arms and framing:

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WOW!!!! nice one there!

When is the official release date?

No date set yet. I still have a few tweeks to do on some of the smaller parts, as well as the seats.

I am making sure that everything fits.

I should have them ready after my trip to California next week.

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Thanks for posting...

I am sending the ESCI/Italeri version out for a first look to another ARCer tomorrow. I want a real world look at them to see if they fit properly and are easy to assemble.

Thanks for all the nice comments.

Harold

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Wow, really nice Harold! You tackled the canopy mechanism nicely too! Now that I have some references for a certain two-seater, I think it's my turn up to bat. :salute:

Hope you have a nice vacation too.

Hey Plastic,

That mess on the back of the canopy is really a pain. I am still working it over a little bit more. I don't like the way I have to cast it in a "cacoon".

Ah, when? You know? Like when is the two seater going to be ready??? Huh? huh?

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I thought I would add these to the list of goodies for the F-5 in 1/48 scale.

Platypus nose and wing mods for the latest version.

I am also looking at a possibility of doing the latest upgraded ejection seat as well.

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I thought I would add these to the list of goodies for the F-5 in 1/48 scale.

Platypus nose and wing mods for the latest version.

I am also looking at a possiblity of doing the latest upgraded ejection seat as well.

Platypussnose.jpg

F-5wingextentions.jpg

:salute: Sweet!! You better save me a set! :D

By the way, I think I asked this before but going to ask again; are you going to do a two seat version (F-5F) for the Monogram kit?

Regards,

Robert

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:yahoo: Sweet!! You better save me a set! :D

By the way, I think I asked this before but going to ask again; are you going to do a two seat version (F-5F) for the Monogram kit?

Regards,

Robert

It's planned, in the works, etc. The "delay" due to lack of decent cockpit photos and a personal interest in getting another two-seat resin set project off the ground - the A-6E cockpit for the Revell kit. As for the F-5F, my biggest head ache appears to be the rear canopy mechanism. I found the Verlinden Lock-On series books to be a very helpful start - I totally forgot that Amazon.com can help you find out-of-print books! :banana:

I'm also waiting *patiently* for a museum nearby to grant me one-on-one access to both A-6E and F-5E jets to get better photo references for either project. A fellow ARCer also should be sending me an F-5F kit so I can hack up one kit while using another kit as a test-fit model. I wonder who that is...

I'm currently building a 1/48 Tamiya F4D Skyray on top of all these projects for a commission build as well. I am so busy...LOL. I think I need a vacation too. :D

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I'm also waiting *patiently* for a museum nearby to grant me one-on-one access to both A-6E and F-5E jets to get better photo references for either project. A fellow ARCer also should be sending me an F-5F kit so I can hack up one kit while using another kit as a test-fit model. I wonder who that is...

I'm currently building a 1/48 Tamiya F4D Skyray on top of all these projects for a commission build as well. I am so busy...LOL. I think I need a vacation too. :)

WHO COULD THAT BE!!!!

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It's planned, in the works, etc. The "delay" due to lack of decent cockpit photos and a personal interest in getting another two-seat resin set project off the ground - the A-6E cockpit for the Revell kit. As for the F-5F, my biggest head ache appears to be the rear canopy mechanism. I found the Verlinden Lock-On series books to be a very helpful start - I totally forgot that Amazon.com can help you find out-of-print books! ;)

I'm also waiting *patiently* for a museum nearby to grant me one-on-one access to both A-6E and F-5E jets to get better photo references for either project. A fellow ARCer also should be sending me an F-5F kit so I can hack up one kit while using another kit as a test-fit model. I wonder who that is...

I'm currently building a 1/48 Tamiya F4D Skyray on top of all these projects for a commission build as well. I am so busy...LOL. I think I need a vacation too. :)

Alright, I guess I can wait :lol:

Robert

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It's planned, in the works, etc. The "delay" due to lack of decent cockpit photos and a personal interest in getting another two-seat resin set project off the ground - the A-6E cockpit for the Revell kit. As for the F-5F, my biggest head ache appears to be the rear canopy mechanism. I found the Verlinden Lock-On series books to be a very helpful start - I totally forgot that Amazon.com can help you find out-of-print books! :thumbsup:

I'm also waiting *patiently* for a museum nearby to grant me one-on-one access to both A-6E and F-5E jets to get better photo references for either project. A fellow ARCer also should be sending me an F-5F kit so I can hack up one kit while using another kit as a test-fit model. I wonder who that is...

I'm currently building a 1/48 Tamiya F4D Skyray on top of all these projects for a commission build as well. I am so busy...LOL. I think I need a vacation too. :woo:

I was "tinkering" with a ah, well, it sorta relates to the above mentioned Revell kit. I'll PM you and fill you in.

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Dang it, Harold! You're gonna' cost me money!!! :thumbsup:

Gotta get me one of those, and the nose and LERX's will come in handy for some of the Latin American aircraft I want to do, I think.

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Dang it, Harold! You're gonna' cost me money!!! :deadhorse1:

Gotta get me one of those, and the nose and LERX's will come in handy for some of the Latin American aircraft I want to do, I think.

I had these for years. Now I am re-doing them to a better standard.

I will make the same thing for the ESCI lit as well. It has a slightly different shape on the nose.

Oh yes, Wolfpack has them now. They look really good.

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I am also looking at a possibility of doing the latest upgraded ejection seat as well.

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Platypussnose.jpg

F-5wingextentions.jpg

Your seat is already the improved Northrop seat. The early seats do not have the drogue chute housing behind the headrest.

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Your seat is already the improved Northrop seat. The early seats do not have the drogue chute housing behind the headrest.

There is a new MB seat being used in the upgraded Euro F-5s....

That will be ready in the future.

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