F-5A - Aircraft of World War II

DBII · 03-04-2008, 09:01 AM

A couple of years ago I was given an F-5A Testors model. The bad news was that is was in a box for a P-47. I have manage to figure out where all the parts go but the decals are for the P-47. I am using the model as pratice for my first airbrush. Any suggestions for the cammo? I was thinking a NATO pattern but I do not think that it was used by NATO. Does anyone have a picture of a F-5A in NATO markings?

DBII

DBII · 03-04-2008, 01:35 PM

The Royal Netherlands AF used F-5 from 1969 - 1992. I found some photos on
Royal Netherlands Air Force

dbII

FLYBOYJ · 03-04-2008, 01:48 PM

How about my favorite F-5 operator, Botswana!

http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_537.shtml

BTW I took those pictures.

DBII · 03-04-2008, 02:02 PM

I like it, this may be perfect. I am color blind. Do you know what colors were used? Is it 3 color or two? I wanted something worn so I could weather the plane. I went to my Basic Officer Course with a man from Botswana.

DBII

pbfoot · 03-04-2008, 02:33 PM

do you want lots of colour or low vis

DBII · 03-04-2008, 03:30 PM

The plane comes with 2 ASM, 2 AAM and two bombs so I was leaning toward a CAS bird. I am not picky on this one. I want to pratice with the airbrush before I started my Russian B-25J so color may be better.

DBII

pbfoot · 03-04-2008, 05:22 PM

This is colourful from 419 sqn "beware of the moose" call sign Rut I'm looking for 434,433 special

DBII · 03-04-2008, 05:27 PM

That is sharp. I like it but I could not draw the moose. There is also one on the link I posted for the Netherland AF in two tone red, white and blue. I was thinking about that also. I have never liked paiting with gloss white or red. It never looks right. It is a great shot. Thanks

DBII

Wurger · 03-04-2008, 07:01 PM

The "white-red" F-5 looks great.But maybe these decals can make your choice easier.For me the first at the right top looks really interesting.

FCM 48-21: F-5A/E Freedom Fighter/Tiger II, reviewed by Scott Van Aken

FLYBOYJ · 03-04-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBII

I like it, this may be perfect. I am color blind. Do you know what colors were used? Is it 3 color or two? I wanted something worn so I could weather the plane. I went to my Basic Officer Course with a man from Botswana.

DBII

2 colors - same as the Canadian Armed Forces. - The F-5 i saw were pretty weathered - more dirty. Their camouflage was a flat color so any dirt really showed up - BUT they did clean them regularly so most of the real dirt was removed. I did see one come back from a training sortie - it was real dirty - dropped bombs and shot its guns.

DBII · 03-05-2008, 12:38 PM

Thanks Wurger, I am glad you are back. I like #1. I also like #3 and #5. To many to choose from. #1 is the only A model in the package. D**, I am going to have to buy another one.

I wanted to use the F5 to practice with the airbrush. Now I want it to look good. I see way people have so many models waiting to be built. lets see, after the F-5 I can finish my B25J and B25H. Then I will have pick up a F5 so I can make #1.

DBII

Wurger · 03-05-2008, 01:56 PM

DBII · 03-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Lets see if I have this correct, first use a light color as a primer, then shadow the pannel lines with thinned out black paint. Next apply the base coat followed by the darker cammo colors. Seal the paint with Future and apply the decals and weathering. Since the panel lines are raised, I can either dry brush them or use a Sharpie. Final step is to cover the plane with a coat of clear flat? So I can knock this out in a couple of hours right?

I think I will go with the Botswana AF since I am a cheap b***** that cannot afford the order decals right now. I can paint an inverted triangle.

DBII

Wurger · 03-05-2008, 04:28 PM

Generally, that should be like you have written.Here is an example of pre-shading.
Source unknown.

DBII · 03-05-2008, 05:12 PM

With my luck, I will end up painting, myself, the house and the neighbor's cat.

. This is practice so I do not mess up the Russian B-25J. I'm glad you are doing better.

DBII

03-04-2008, 07:01 PM	#9
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 17,031	The "white-red" F-5 looks great.But maybe these decals can make your choice easier.For me the first at the right top looks really interesting. FCM 48-21: F-5A/E Freedom Fighter/Tiger II, reviewed by Scott Van Aken __________________

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03-04-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	F-5A A couple of years ago I was given an F-5A Testors model. The bad news was that is was in a box for a P-47. I have manage to figure out where all the parts go but the decals are for the P-47. I am using the model as pratice for my first airbrush. Any suggestions for the cammo? I was thinking a NATO pattern but I do not think that it was used by NATO. Does anyone have a picture of a F-5A in NATO markings? DBII

03-04-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	The Royal Netherlands AF used F-5 from 1969 - 1992. I found some photos on Royal Netherlands Air Force dbII

03-04-2008, 01:48 PM	#3
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 17,536	How about my favorite F-5 operator, Botswana! http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_537.shtml BTW I took those pictures. __________________ > I Support Doug Gilliss <

03-04-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	I like it, this may be perfect. I am color blind. Do you know what colors were used? Is it 3 color or two? I wanted something worn so I could weather the plane. I went to my Basic Officer Course with a man from Botswana. DBII

03-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
pbfoot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: niagara falls Posts: 6,108	do you want lots of colour or low vis

03-04-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	The plane comes with 2 ASM, 2 AAM and two bombs so I was leaning toward a CAS bird. I am not picky on this one. I want to pratice with the airbrush before I started my Russian B-25J so color may be better. DBII

03-04-2008, 05:27 PM	#8
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	That is sharp. I like it but I could not draw the moose. There is also one on the link I posted for the Netherland AF in two tone red, white and blue. I was thinking about that also. I have never liked paiting with gloss white or red. It never looks right. It is a great shot. Thanks DBII

03-05-2008, 12:38 PM	#11
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	Thanks Wurger, I am glad you are back. I like #1. I also like #3 and #5. To many to choose from. #1 is the only A model in the package. D**, I am going to have to buy another one. I wanted to use the F5 to practice with the airbrush. Now I want it to look good. I see way people have so many models waiting to be built. lets see, after the F-5 I can finish my B25J and B25H. Then I will have pick up a F5 so I can make #1. DBII

03-05-2008, 04:03 PM	#13
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	Lets see if I have this correct, first use a light color as a primer, then shadow the pannel lines with thinned out black paint. Next apply the base coat followed by the darker cammo colors. Seal the paint with Future and apply the decals and weathering. Since the panel lines are raised, I can either dry brush them or use a Sharpie. Final step is to cover the plane with a coat of clear flat? So I can knock this out in a couple of hours right? I think I will go with the Botswana AF since I am a cheap b***** that cannot afford the order decals right now. I can paint an inverted triangle. DBII

03-05-2008, 05:12 PM	#15
DBII Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,855	With my luck, I will end up painting, myself, the house and the neighbor's cat. . This is practice so I do not mess up the Russian B-25J. I'm glad you are doing better. DBII