Author Topic: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB  (Read 4059 times)

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« on: August 14, 2022, 06:17:16 AM »
Hi everyone,
I'm strarting to assemble this kit:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

to make this F-5A which was with the Air Force Logistics Command from 1974 until 1986, based at Kelly AFB at the San Antonio ALC. In 1988 it was delivered to Greece.


Source: https://www.airhistory.net

A quick look inside the box:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2022, 05:23:51 AM »
That’s going to look great. Is that ship in the photo painted grey or natural metal?

Offline Old Wombat

  • "We'll see when I've finished whether I'm showing off or simply embarrassing myself."
  • "Define 'interesting'?"
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2022, 09:16:14 AM »
When don't Rod's builds look great? ??? ;)

The F-5 in the photo is definitely grey, looks like light gull grey (but my screen could be deceiving me). :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2022, 12:47:04 PM »
My first thought was ADC grey but like you said computer screens can throw it off.

Offline Aeroplanedriver

  • Newly Joined - Welcome me!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2022, 03:11:48 PM »
According to the instructions it is ADC Gray.  FS16473

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2022, 11:55:27 AM »
Lots more parts than the old Monogram one!

Online GTX_Admin

  • Evil Administrator bent on taking over the Universe!
  • Administrator - Yep, I'm the one to blame for this place.
  • Whiffing Demi-God!
    • Beyond the Sprues
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2022, 01:16:29 AM »
Lots more parts than the old Monogram one!

 ;D
All hail the God of Frustration!!!

You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it.

Offline kitnut617

  • Measures the actual aircraft before modelling it...we have the photographic evidence.
  • Holding Pattern
  • *
  • I'd rather be dirtbike riding...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2022, 02:28:23 AM »
I'm disappointed with the kit, I'd have thought seeing as they gone to that extreme with the parts count, they would have made it like the real thing. Like the wing all in one piece  ;)

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2022, 06:11:00 AM »
Cockpit assembled and painted without aftermarket, I hope it turned out well  ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Old Wombat

  • "We'll see when I've finished whether I'm showing off or simply embarrassing myself."
  • "Define 'interesting'?"
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2022, 09:31:10 AM »
I would say "Who needs aftermarket when you can turn out excellent results OoB?" ???


It turned out brilliantly, Rod! :smiley: :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2022, 02:00:01 AM »
Kit Assembled ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2022, 02:00:23 AM »
Kit filled and sanded ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2022, 02:00:46 AM »
Kit after a layer of Mr. Surfacer 1500 ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Old Wombat

  • "We'll see when I've finished whether I'm showing off or simply embarrassing myself."
  • "Define 'interesting'?"
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2022, 01:30:57 PM »
 :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Daryl J.

  • Assures us he rarely uses model glue in dentistry
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2022, 02:23:56 AM »
Excellent
kwyxdxLg5T

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2022, 12:03:44 PM »
Excellent

What he said x 2!!!
Makes me want to build an F-5 or T-38!!

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2022, 10:09:12 PM »
I applied the FS 16473 Aircraft Gray [Mr Color 73] ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

... then, after the masking step ,I airbrushed the Fluorescent Red Fs 28915 [Mr Color 171]  ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2022, 10:12:49 PM »
Looking good!!

Offline Old Wombat

  • "We'll see when I've finished whether I'm showing off or simply embarrassing myself."
  • "Define 'interesting'?"
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2022, 10:27:25 PM »
Well, you won't be losing that any time soon! ;)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline ChernayaAkula

  • Was left standing in front when everyone else took one step back...
  • Global Moderator
  • Putting the "pro" in procrastination since...?
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2022, 12:25:08 PM »
Lovin' this!  :-*

Seeing the F-5 without tailplanes, I kinda want to put a delta wing on it. And some canards. Or something along the lines of HiMAT...
Cheers,
Moritz

"The appropriate response to reality is to go insane!"

Offline Kerick

  • Reportedly finished with a stripper...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2022, 12:30:53 PM »
Lovin' this!  :-*

Seeing the F-5 without tailplanes, I kinda want to put a delta wing on it. And some canards. Or something along the lines of HiMAT...

As a NASA test or research aircraft!

Offline Frank3k

  • Excession
  • Global Moderator
  • Formerly Frank2056. New upgrade!
    • My new webpage
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2022, 11:42:44 PM »
Wow - great paint job! Fluorescent paint jobs are the toughest.

Offline Rod The Fixer

  • Full Member
  • Hi mates!
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2022, 05:22:55 PM »
Ready for the decals ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Offline Old Wombat

  • "We'll see when I've finished whether I'm showing off or simply embarrassing myself."
  • "Define 'interesting'?"
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #23 on: October 01, 2022, 08:36:36 PM »
 8) :smiley:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline robunos

  • Can't afford the top wing of his biplanes...
Re: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - AFLC Kelly AFB
« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2022, 11:55:50 PM »
Lovin' this!  :-*

Seeing the F-5 without tailplanes, I kinda want to put a delta wing on it. And some canards. Or something along the lines of HiMAT...


I did this one . . .   ;)


https://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=9171.msg170118#msg170118


cheers,
Robin.
By the pricking of my thumbs, Something Whiff-y this way comes . . .