Darren Howie Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Anynevknow if its comng with both noses and rounded LERX? Or are they saving those two parts for an 80's Red Flag boxing and the awesome Nellis schemes from the 80's. Edited April 2, 2018 by Darren Howie Tony T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Airfixer Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Can't wait to get my two copies of the F-5E. <drool> Just what my doctor ordered: shark nose, enlarged LERXs and Northrop Improved seat... Northrop Standard Seat: Northrop Improved Seat: The Northrop Improved Seat eventually superseded the earlier model from AF serial 76-1664 onwards. Curious to find out whether KH will also include both seat types. Edited April 4, 2018 by Airfixer themongoose, David66, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Looks great - am really hoping we will see the F two seater and 3ventually the earlier A/D models! Cheers Alan LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 excellent details and I do really love those opened panels, I will purchase for sure 1 kit maybe 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I don't see the point of the resin jetpipes which will have to, er, be replaced by resin jetpipes. Styrene would be fine with me, but now it appears I would HAVE to buy replacements. Still waiting for news about the smaller leading edge fillets and pointy nose - or do we have to wait for a duck nose boxing to get those parts? Sort of, ignore what the picture on the front indicates as the parts are "lucky dip". Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Please guys, wait before shooting in all directions!!! You do not know what will be the box contents. It will be more appropriate to give fair comments based on what will be in the box and not on assumptions. Second that, at the moment nobody can give a fair comment on the contents of the kit. Wait until you got it in your hands to take conclusions Edited April 2, 2018 by DannyVM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 The VNAF most assuredly did have them in country before the end of the war. Not sure how much, if any combat they saw, but they were definitely there. This one was gifted to the USSR by the Vietnamese government, and flown at Akhtubinsk in 1976. SEA camo with Soviet stars and the bort number "10" in red. The USAF serial remained on the tail. That's the second one the VPAF shipped to the Russians. And from what l read the Soviets were surprised it out flew their much touted Mig 21! They had pilots flying in Nam so they were experienced flyers doing the tests Hacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 So, I'm confused. The box art shows the pointed nose and the original short LERX, but the buildup shots show the duckbill nose and extended LERX. Do all of the options come in this first boxing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Shultz II Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Okay forgive my stupidity but doesn't the shark nose, the angled leading edge (I guess you call them LERX?) and all those little added bumps here and there make this a different model and not an "E"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Okay forgive my stupidity but doesn't the shark nose, the angled leading edge (I guess you call them LERX?) and all those little added bumps here and there make this a different model and not an "E"???? No these remains F-5E's ! As mentionned in a previous topic here : ''the FY85-serialled Bahrain AF F-5Es were the first production a/c to field shark noses and enlarged LERXs. Timeframe: from 1986 onwards. SharkOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Can this version be used as an aggressor? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Can this version be used as an aggressor? Mike Marine and Navy yes. USAF no they didnt have the LERX or Sharknose. phantom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 So, I'm confused. The box art shows the pointed nose and the original short LERX, but the buildup shots show the duckbill nose and extended LERX. Do all of the options come in this first boxing? Those that know are not saying and it is the $99 question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Can this version be used as an aggressor? Mike Yes, though it's not clear what parts are included in the box - the test shot is not an indication that only the later E can be built - I can find no rational explanation why folk are jumping to conclusions, there will be parts for the early version in the box otherwise they wouldn't have included the relevant decal options, no? David66, LSP_K2 and Daniel Leduc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 photos of the sprues are now posted over on Brit Modeller. My quick scan: yes, it has both noses. does not appear to have early LERX (unless there is a provision to trim down the late LERX) nice decal sheet includes closed position fuselage auxiliary air intakes no extended tail fin no refueling probe (unless I just missed it among all the parts in the low-res photos!) no alternative ejection seat (with same above disclaimer) photos are not close-up and too low resolution to comment on details 3 drop tanks: one large centerline, two smaller wing tank why oh why did they include an AIM-7?? some logical common-use stores not included: AIM-9J, telemetry pod, AGM-65, rocket pods I am so excited about this release I can hardly stand the wait. Looking forward to reading the review from experts in this community. And, of course, building a few. I'm guessing the aftermarket companies will remedy any omissions. Bring on the station wagon F version! And the photo bird mebbe? David66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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