SuperKungFu

This one just landed in my collection, she joins up with the rest of my SEA collection. This is the first F-5 HM has made in the SEA scheme - it will be a very popular release.

This particular aircraft was part of the 425th Squadron of the 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing in 1974 and was stationed at Luke AFB. I really like this model and I know this would be a quick seller so get it while you can. Here's some pictures:











Hope you enjoyed the pictures!

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ACpilot

Gorgeous!

Great Pics as usual!

Dan

CarbonPlane

Congrats. yup, SEA schemes are cool. Afraid I'm gonna pass. I have to be selective

gospodin

You waiting for a Vietnam vet, too? I want either that or an RVN version, bare or camo.

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Steve







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Skinner67

Very nice SKF. Thanks for posting.

I agree... it should be a very popular release. When will it show up at North American retailers?

I noticed no pics with the LGBs attached. Was the plane even capable of delivering those, even with a designator aircraft lazing the target?

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CarbonPlane

Well, I would pull the trigger on that one. Requires a new mold if HM ever consider making it. TBH I'm saving my money for other models. HM F-15 is what I'm really looking forward to. Vietnam era Weasel would be good too.

SuperKungFu

Although the model comes with those bombs, I chose not to load them since that's a very unconventional load. I think they were only dummies or used for transport, never in real operation. At least that's what I recall.

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mar_ji

would be my 2nd F-5....looks nice with the camo....

gospodin

Yeah, I had forgotten how much different the Freedom Fighter was from the Tiger II...I don't know that HM would spring for an entirely new mould for essentially the same aircraft. The only problem with the F-5E was that it was mostly used by foreign nations, the US didn't fly them much except as combat trainers.

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mar_ji

As far as I know...during the cold war, the F-5 was mainly developed and build for export to friendly western countries and also made affordable

PythonOne

Picked this one as well, arrived in the states. My favorite F-5

SweptWings

This thing popped up at the FlyingMule, but if I am not mistaken, it took only a week for it to be sold-out from their website.

As of the time I shared this link here, it does say sold-out "discontinued". So I think it sure is a famous variant of the F-5E!

Hobby Master HA3314 - F-5 Freedom Fighter Diecast Model, USAF 58th TFTW, 425th TFS, #72-1405: The Flying Mule

Skinner67

I'm glad I got one early by pre-ordering from the Mule. (arrived 2 days ago) It's already up to $75 at Pete's.

Pete's Collectibles - Item Display

I would think some of the other retailers still have it at retail price, but not for long.

Red 23 will probably go quickly as well.

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SweptWings

I looked at his site too and saw his listing. The price of 75 dollars sure meant alot when it comes to the desireability of this aircraft.

G8D7-

This sure is a beauty. Too bad it's basically sold out. I wonder if we'll be seeing it on eBay for $200+ in a couple months' time.

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norangalmagi

I wanna vietnam ver.!!!!!!

mar_ji

its still selling at Aikens for $70....if interested.....this model looks so cool thats easily sold out in most reailers.......

Skinner67

It's a sweetheart.

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