![]() ![]() F-5E Hasegawa model in 1/32 scale |
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The Northrop F-5E was a modernized F-5, a very low weight "poor mans" fighter and attack aircraft developed in the sixties. The F-5E has powerfull engines, new avionics, improved wing and radar. ![]() The 1/32 model available of Hasegawa is excellent. It was also re-issued later in a Revell box. But, as every model, it can be improved and detailed. ![]() ![]() This model was made "pre digital" photo age, so only some photos are shown of the completed model. ![]() Detailed were added in the cockpit such as deepened side walls. The undercarriages and bays got extra details and as a bonus: the aft section was removed to expose a detailed engine. |
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The engines can be maintained "in
the field" with the dolly; this was made from scratch.
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![]() The intakes need the tunnel with some details on the fuselages undersides. The main wheel bays were given more depth and detailed with tubing etc.
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The cockpit panels were detailed,
the cockpit internal sides were given depth and the seat was not forgotten.![]() . . . . |
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![]() Seat with scratch swivelling mechanism for the raised canopy.
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The F-5E was finished as F-5E Tiger,
Agressor squadron, USAF with the Snake scheme![]() . . . . ![]() |
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If you want to see how I made a NF-5A using the Belcher Bits conversion set, look here.... |
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Best references: - F-5E/F Tiger, Detail & Scale 5, Bert Kinzey |
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