gb_madcat_sl Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Here's my next project: AFV Club's latest F-5E Tiger II. The cockpit detail is extremely crisp and well done. Better than Hasegawa and on par with Tamiya. AFV Club have produced the thinnest injection-molded missile and drop tank fins that I have ever seen. In fact, most of the parts are truly of scale thickness. So far, I have painted the cockpit and assembled the fuselage. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 very nice kit!! bye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Bro, where did you get your kit from? Has it reached Singaporean shores yet? Tnx ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infideon Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 looks excellent what markings is this gonna be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Nice. Mine will follow this week-end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Awesome!!! I want it toooo! :) Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NaOH Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Man, you're not wasting time! Looks good so far. Looking forward to mine showing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cool Hand Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Very nice build. How is the fit of the parts? I see very little or no filler on your build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kriegsketten Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) I'm right behind ya dude. Bought the kit last night and I'm done with the Fuselage. The fit is really good! Hope AFV C continues with their foray into more jets (HOW ABOUT a F-4B/N in the future eh???)... We have a new player in the market, guys - and they mean business! Very tempting to do the full sun burst version of the VFC-111... But knowing that the Sharknose and other fittings will come... I'm not sure I should follow this route. I don't want to sas-kli-fice the BB pit which I've hold on for all these years... Got the Shark nose conv from CE a long time ago, probably need a few spare parts for the rear and nose salvaged from the old Revell/Monogram kit (may they RIP). Talking about parts not used... rear weight for the tail (F-5F version), Chaff dispensors, horizontal plane for the tip of the tail, extra seat (F-5F is in-eminent)... All included! What's lacking? trunking for the intakes, seatbelts - otherwise - I'd rate this kit PERFECT! Aftermarket guys, please bring back the uberly cool swiss Tiger "Tiger" scheme (stripeys). The Turkish and Swiss Aerobatics are welcoming too! Edited February 6, 2010 by Kriegsketten Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 The Turkish and Swiss Aerobatics are welcoming too! Sorry but Turkish Stars flew F-5A, Turkey only got F-5A/B and NF-5A/B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Great start,,Like the cockpit..NEAT and TIDY !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Whoa, that does look like a nice kit ... Very nice progress too ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nice looking kit. You are doing a good job on it so far. What markings will this be in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
musangpulut Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Man, that was a super fast progress! :} Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Small update. I masked the canopy, primed and pre-shaded the kit with Gunze flat black. @JackMan: I picked up this kit at Miniature Hobby at Marina Square. It has been in stock for about a week now. @Cool Hand: The fit of the kit was very good in most places but some joints required a little coaxing to get a clean fit. @twong: I'll do this one in the early RSAF "cloud" scheme which I find really attractive. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infideon Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 OOO great work again mark! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 @twong: I'll do this one in the early RSAF "cloud" scheme which I find really attractive.Mark Good choice, Mark I've always like the early scheme too. I've always found the black & blue checkered nose to be attractive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
masterqq Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 wow... nice progress so far..I will be following your build closely too.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Camo painted on. I used Gunze 306, 307 and 308. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Stunning! Keep up the good work. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 great looking camo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Great looking camo. You are moving at a nice pace. Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 You sure work fast. Good job so far on your Tiger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagger00 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Perfect build so far, congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
POMPEO Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 nice progress, you made a excellent job cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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