JackMan

Good to see one of these.

Another suggestion: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10830572 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10830571

To me the Hasegawa ones, even though sharp, seem more uniformly sharp. The UMa ones seem sharp in the middle and thick at the top & bottom. Just seems to throw off the look. But more than the intakes, that nose....just looks too small.

I remember that episode. It was an F-16N. IIRC the Mig pilot was defecting and had to land on the carrier's barricade. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094560/?ref_=mv_close If my memory is correct, they used one with the red star on the tail: https://www.aircraftrecognitionguide.com/images/aircraft/General-Dynamics/f-16n.jpg (not sure if above aircraft was the exact one used on the show).

Agreed on all counts. I've also heard that the Dream Model F-5's windshield is undersized ( just like the HB one.). Also, the HB intakes look too weird and bigger....like as if they were taken from the Hasegawa F-20 Tigershark. As for the AFV kit, though I'm primarily a 1/72 builder, I do occasionally wander into 1/48 territory and the AFV F-5s are one of the few that I cannot resist. At the moment, the Italeri/Testor kit is the best in 1/72 and it's a shame that the panel lines are raised. I think I also read somewhere that the original pointy nose version was permanently re-t

If you're not in a hurry.... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235071268-172-northrop-rf-5efn-tiger-ii-by-wolfpack-design-3d-renders-box-artspruestest-build-release-in-2025/

Bump. Still looking. Even partially built or trashed kits are ok, as long as the Dmold resin parts are still ok. Thanks.

Hi folks, I'm looking for the 1/48 DMolds corrected forward fuselage resin set (either for the Monogram or the Hobbyboss F-105D Thunderchief kit) Part no: DM48021 Thanks much!

Good build video here:

Nice pics, Gabor. Thanks I have mine on the way. Can't wait!

Another alternative: https://www.hlj.com/us-fifth-generation-stealth-fighter-color-1-vihvicsv501

Man, I can't imagine the time and effort you put into this. The panel line and rivet work itself give it a Tamiya/Hasegawa level detail. Awesome detail work, esp the cockpit.

Yup, got mine too. Enjoy your kits

Fantastic. I've always liked the Russian Knights scheme, especially the yellow sunbursts on the tail. Nice work