Guest Smitty44 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 LSP_K2, David66 and KAGNEW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Ah ok thanks. Are there big differences between this and the A/B/C models? Yes, the A/B/C models had smaller less powerful engines, which made the rear fuselage and intake different. To get an idea of the changes involved, here is a link to the Belcher Bits conversion for the Hasegawa F-5E. http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/148conv/bb19.htm David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 There's a VNAF F-5E at the Prague Kbely museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I always loved that one: the only true aggressor piloted by Soviet officers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnyax Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Find also on eBay ( China ). But I can't find the website of Kitty Hawk models anymore and not much news on there facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) I just ordered the Kittyhawk 1/32 F-5E brand new kit from China here : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kitty-Hawk-1-32-32018-F-5E-Tiger-II/173234505817?hash=item285594c859:g:MgAAAOSwYJNatmp0 The price is quite interesting : 36,80 Sterling Pound / 41,97 Euros / 51,64 US $ plus shipping & handling. Now let's wait and see for the general quality and the potential missing parts enabling to cover all export versions, that will certainly be covered by resin & photoetch manufacturers. Will the kit include optional parts like : - Sharknose radome ? - Leading Edge Root Extensions (LERX) ? - In Flight Refueling probe ? - Fin Fillet Extension (for many export customers) ? - Optional ejection seats (for many export customers) ? - Various antennaes options ? Anyway, If the kit is generally ''ok'' it will certainly be a big part of my 2018 modeller budget with the adding for the future of the 1/32 Kittyhawk F-5F TwinTiger. To many Air Arms and Color Scheme to cover. It could also be interesting to create now an international F-5E Tiger II /RF-5E TigerEye /F-5F TwinTiger SIG ! (Special Interest Group). SharkOwl Edited March 30, 2018 by SharkOwl David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yes, I posted the link to dawngrocerystore yesterday... http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=74204 Wondering the same things but, frankly, after years of the Hasegawa kit permanently 'modernised' by the shark nose and LERX it's gratifying to have a 1970s vintage pointy nose F-5E back in the game. The other stuff can come in a second boxing. However, it is curious there have been no sprue shots etc released - maybe they're sick of all the nitpicking ?¿ Was not meaning to hijack your thread so carry on. Tony SharkOwl and David66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yes, I posted the link to dawngrocerystore yesterday... http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=74204 Wondering the same things but, frankly, after years of the Hasegawa kit permanently 'modernised' by the shark nose and LERX it's gratifying to have a 1970s vintage pointy nose F-5E back in the game. The other stuff can come in a second boxing. However, it is curious there have been no sprue shots etc released - maybe they're sick of all the nitpicking ?¿ Was not meaning to hijack your thread so carry on. Tony You are absolutely right Tony. Vintage F-5E of the first operational years are a welcome venue. By the way the title of my thread page will eventually change in a few weeks for : '' Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-5E/F Tiger II / Special Interest Group / SIG '' To discuss and share info about the kit but also all aftermarket products that will be produced in the future to complement this brand new Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-5E Tiger II kit like : Decals, resin parts, photoetch parts, masking parts, metal landing gears, intake covers, etc... Best regards SharkOwl David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Sounds good! Tony SharkOwl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I will wait until the 8the of april when there is a modeling convention in my neighborhood. I hope the kit will be available by then in Belgium, if not we wait a little more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAGNEW Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Kagemusha, Jolly Roger, Model_Monkey and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Oh yay! How long before we see it here in the states, Glen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Looks great. I am in for at least one maybe two. Ron LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced Marine Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Already in my must have list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Great looking kit. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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