SharkOwl

Avalon Productions just confirmed to me by a facebook message that they are also working on 3 specific decal sheets at
1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales to cover the new color scheme of the Finnish Air Force ‘'Midnight Hawks'' national demo team !

SharkOwl
 

Avalon Productions just confirmed to me by a facebook message that they are also working on 3 specific decal sheets at
1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales to cover the new color scheme of the Finnish Air Force ‘'Midnight Hawks'' national demo team !

SharkOwl
 

Here is another 16 photos of the test shots from the IPMS Belgium facebook page !
Super cool ! Availability : September 2019
Click on the small blue ''F'' at the upper right corner to saw the photos.

SharkOwl
 
 
Reference :
 

Here is another 16 photos of the test shots from the IPMS Belgium facebook page !
Super cool ! Availability : September 2019
Click on the small blue ''F'' at the upper right corner to saw the photos.

SharkOwl
 
 
Reference :
 

Here is another 16 photos of the test shots from the IPMS Belgium facebook page !
Super cool ! Availability : September 2019
Click on the small blue ''F'' at the upper right corner to saw the photos.

SharkOwl
 
 
Reference :
 

Here is another 16 photos of the test shots from the IPMS Belgium facebook page !
Super cool ! Availability : September 2019
Click on the small blue ''F'' at the upper right corner to saw the photos.

SharkOwl
 
 
Reference :
 

Here is another 16 photos of the test shots from the IPMS Belgium facebook page !
Super cool ! Availability : September 2019
Click on the small blue ''F'' at the upper right corner to saw the photos.

SharkOwl
 
 
Reference :
 

It seems the 1/32 Academy F-16 A/C is back for 2019.
 
Here is the Academy 2019 Catalog :
http://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/01/50-years-and-whats-coming-this-year-in.html#more
 
Interesting !
An affordable 1/32 F-16 with both types of intakes and both types of engine !

SharkOwl
 

Check the metal tooling plates below.
Most recent availability date could be May 2019 ! 
 
Nice work !

SharkOwl
 
Reference : http://www.dacoproducts.com/KDCC3201.php

For F-5E / F-5F Tiger II Fans !

These two little ‘’cartoon gems’’ are around 11 cm long !


 
SharkOwl


 

Brand New decal sheet from Avalon Productions for the Revell Of Germay 1/32 Bae Hawk T1-A.
 
Hawks of Finland !
Including different color schemes + ex Swiss Air Force airframes + ‘'Midnight Hawks'' Demo team.

SharkOwl
 
https://www.facebook.com/Avalon-production-125840144154476/
 
https://www.revell-shop.de/en/Products/Modelmaking/Helicopter/Military-Helicopters/BAe-Hawk-T-1-RAF.html
 
 

 

 
 

 

Avalon Productions just confirmed to me by a facebook message that they are also working on 3 specific decal sheets at
1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales to cover the new color scheme of the Finnish Air Force ‘'Midnight Hawks'' national demo team !

SharkOwl
 

Check the metal tooling plates below.
Most recent availability date could be May 2019 ! 
 
Nice work !

SharkOwl
 
Reference : http://www.dacoproducts.com/KDCC3201.php

Check the metal tooling plates below.
Most recent availability date could be May 2019 ! 
 
Nice work !

SharkOwl
 
Reference : http://www.dacoproducts.com/KDCC3201.php

Check the metal tooling plates below.
Most recent availability date could be May 2019 ! 
 
Nice work !

SharkOwl
 
Reference : http://www.dacoproducts.com/KDCC3201.php

Check the metal tooling plates below.
Most recent availability date could be May 2019 ! 
 
Nice work !

SharkOwl
 
Reference : http://www.dacoproducts.com/KDCC3201.php

Airfix Website official announcement : https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/airfix-new-tooling-announcement-for-scale-modelworld-2018

SharkOwl

Airfix Website official announcement : https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/airfix-new-tooling-announcement-for-scale-modelworld-2018

SharkOwl

Available this October 2018 from Eduard. Brass & Masks !
Interesting but lets hope also for a brass F-5E separate acces ladder.

SharkOwl
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

For F-5E / F-5F Tiger II Fans !

These two little ‘’cartoon gems’’ are around 11 cm long !


 
SharkOwl


 

Maybe someone will find these helpful in getting the (basic) F-5E features sorted:
 

 

 

Preview of the upcoming F-5E ZOOM set -  early IP, correctly orientated side consoles. placards and seat improvements:

 
For sure an improvement over the kit plastic, but not quite what the doctor prescribed. Maybe they're going to release another set with the later IP.
The aftermarket seems to get things going. Which is great news. In principle... 
 
On verra... 
 
 

WOW, nothing left to say, the amount of research you just saved us........nice tweak list you did there my friend,
Oh yeah, more time for plastic..lol. 
 
Thanks a bunch,
Dan.

Built out of the box the kit fairly accurately represents a late, RWR-equipped F-5E with an, technically speaking, incorrect (early) F-5E instrument panel lacking the RWR-specific display and dials. As such. it's a great kit.
 
This given (and again, technically speaking), and based on the included decal marking options, the suggested F-5N VFC-111 markings  (ex-Swiss AF F-5E's) are the closest representations of the box content, only requiring dfferent instrument panels (pre- and post-2008 INS upgrade) plus the addition of the post-2008 fuselage spine GPS dome.
 
[EDIT]
In fact, RSAF F-5E "873" is the closest representation of the box content - shave off the RWR fairings, the dorsal VHF antenna base, omit the chaff/flare dispenser, and Bob's your uncle.
 
In principle, any other of the suggested marking options needs more or less extensive modifications.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Post-1999 RWR upgrade:

 
1986-1996/1997 timeframe (pre F-5S upgrade):

 
 

I am busy with one I picked up for a very good price. It might be a 1973 mold but it fits way better than the 2015 Italeri Mirage.  It has separate flaps and slats. With a little re-scribing and resin cockpit it can still be the basis for a nice model.
Nick