Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted February 20, 2019 Other than having to close the canopies at the very last moment, and spilling Tamiya extra thin all over the arse end of it, meaning a strip and reriveting job, it was a quick and mostly painless build. I can highly recommend this model to lovers of the F-5. It takes the 1/32 scale F-5 and makes the old Hasegawa kit look like a tinkertoy. Just remember, if you're planning on closing the canopies, fit them first. I didn't and the rear one, while better, is nowhere near perfect. Cutting down the rear seat mount to lower it would be needed, or lower the floor Either way, that's the only glitch for me and it happened at the very end of the build. I'll build mine with the canopies open. But it's HIGHLY recommended. Just do your research first. F-5’s had more options than a 67 Mustang. Well I just saw the flipped decal at the trailing edge of the fin. Dammit! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Looking really good Ernie. Tom Cruise's worst nightmare . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Looking great Ernie. The F5 is not one of my favorites, but it was a pure pleasure ride to accompany you while building her. I like the result, everything blends in perfectly. Sometimes it's good to build one oob, and ask yourself, why did I use that much AM on my last build. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Really nice finish Ernie, especially after the glue disaster. The camo has a great looking feathered edge to it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Love it cupcake !!......harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 21, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks y’all! It was fun. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 21, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 21, 2019 And kiss it goodbye. I’ve gotten really good at packing models. This was just getting the cradles right. Then, I line the entire box with the pink foam, and cut the cradle ends down to fit. Hot glue everything together, then place tissue or a thin foam around the areas on the model that sits on the cradle. Hot glue stops against the model tp prevent it shifting forward or back, hot glue crosspieces on the cradles that lock the model in place, install foam top cover, then seal the box. It’s probably overkill, but it works. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ivanovich Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Sometimes, letting go is the hardest part. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 21, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Ivan Ivanovich said: Sometimes, letting go is the hardest part. Now, I build one my way. Fix the little inaccuracies and open the bloody canopies 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 24, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 24, 2019 I feel blessed! The F-5F made it safely to Virginia for the Old Dominion Open, where it was displayed by Kitty Hawk in their vendor area. It looks a bunch better than I remember. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Very nicely done cupcake !!!.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 25, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks Harv. Now on to the RCAF Lanc and a Kitty Hawk kit for the Nats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Yep. Working on the Mystery Ship as we speak........harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Sweet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Very nice, build and paint superb.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted February 28, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 28, 2019 8 hours ago, coolboxx said: Very nice, build and paint superb.. Thanks, Insurely appreciate it! On 2/24/2019 at 11:33 PM, Bill_S said: Sweet! Bill, as always, your opinion is most valued. Thanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted March 2, 2019 Members Share Posted March 2, 2019 Looking good, Ernie! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Ernie Bravo - awesome build. Your F5 looks sensational and on KH's display table, she certainly is the start. Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Looks Great! I hope they paid you with kits! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 That's so cool.............................. and the paint is really expertly well done....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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