Wolfman63 Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 This is the Freedom Models 1/48 scale F-20A Tigershark. Built by Northrop (before they became Northrop Grumman). I started on the cockpit. The dash board was painted to match photos of the actual aircraft. To create the realistic multi-function displays I painted them a chrome silver and use Tamiya clear green on top. The screens look like real displays as the light reflects light from different angles. You can see more photos on my blog at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-f-20a-tigershark/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Very sharp! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman63 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Continuing work on the 1/48 Freedom Models F-20A. Cockpit installed, exhaust installed, and now assembling the fuselage. The fit of the parts is very good. Just had a small section on the spine that needed a little putty. Also added a little weight to the nose to keep it from being tail heavy. More photos at https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-f-20a-tigershark/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Brilliant work man, I really love that instrument panel! Way to go! Looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman63 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Continuing the work on the Freedom Models 1/48 scale F-20A Tigershark. Fuselage assembled, painted, and decals applied. Working on the missiles and the canopy details now. Getting close to completion. All the build photos are on my blog at https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-f-20a-tigershark/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman63 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 The Freedom Models F-20A Tigershark in Prototype 2 scheme is now complete! This was a fun kit to build. Instructions have some minor issues but not bad. Also am using a different camera so the completed photos represent the color much better and the photos look better. You can see all the completed photos in my blog gallery: https://davidsscalemodels.com/gallery/1-48-f-20a-tigershark/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Beautiful work on that great looking plane. It's a shame that it never got accepted for production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I'll add my kudos to Dukes! I also agree that it's too bad it never saw production. Congrats on a sharp looking Tigershark! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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