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1/48 Freedom Model Kits - F-20A Tigershark - "What if" RAAF 76 Squadron 1986

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  • Member since
    April 2014
1/48 Freedom Model Kits - F-20A Tigershark - "What if" RAAF 76 Squadron 1986
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:19 PM

I wish this aircraft made it in to production, I love it. This is my "what if" it did make production and Australia put it in to service. I had to scrounge through my decals but managed to find enough to make a 76 squadron bird. 

The paint scheme is from a Mirage IIIO  1986, so I think it is a good match for the era.
Gunze Medium Grey over Light Ghost Grey is the camo colours.

Not the easiest kit I have built and I made a mess of the canopy join at rear top,  Ithink due to the engineering which like most F-5 kits the fuselage is 5 pieces, 2 for front and 3 for rear, I did front together and rear together than joined but perhaps I should have joined right side parts and left side parts and then joined that way.

The kit has great details in rivets and panel lines, and I will build the F-20C and F-20B/N kits Freedom have released as well.

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:48 PM

I agree with you, the F-20 was one of the best planes never built.  I love the Australian scheme and you did a beautiful job.  I love the fact its loaded for bear also.  Nice job.

John

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 5:44 AM

wolfhammer1

I agree with you, the F-20 was one of the best planes never built.  I love the Australian scheme and you did a beautiful job.  I love the fact its loaded for bear also.  Nice job.

John

 

Exactly right

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:48 AM

Excellent build and well loaded!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 11:03 AM

Another sharp job Grant, thanks for sharing with us. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    April 2014
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 3:48 PM

Thank you guys

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