TGarthConnelly 23 Report post Posted July 12 What model ejection seat was fitted to the F-5Es? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGarthConnelly 23 Report post Posted July 13 OK ………. Not MB5s or ACES IIs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDarrah 11 Report post Posted July 13 I used to work the F-5Es at Nellis back in 79-81 and they were Northrop designed seats. You had two versions, the standard and improved. The improved had a plastic cowl up and around the head rest and top of the seat. The same seat is also used in T-38s. I hope this helps. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGarthConnelly 23 Report post Posted July 13 OK, thanks Tim. Could I have Kyle modify seats meant for a F-4E to look like those? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDarrah 11 Report post Posted July 14 Not really, the Martin Baker in the F4 was a lot heavier in construction and layout. Here is a scan from Bert Kinsey's F-5E & F in detail & scale #5. As you can see, it looks a lot different than other ejection seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TGarthConnelly 23 Report post Posted July 14 OK … Thank you, very much, Tim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteJ 131 Report post Posted July 14 Primary difference between the T-38/F-5 seat and the MB in the F-4 was that the parachute was part of the MB seat. You had to lug the parachute with you to the T-38/F-5. You put it on before you mounted the cockpit and it served as parachute/back cushion. I remember hauling them around in pilot training. I was much younger and fitter then! 😉 In the F-4 you just wore a harness and hooked it up to the seat after you got in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 447 Report post Posted July 15 That standard F-5 seat is not unlike the F-102 seat....if you're looking for resin ones, you might check those out to see if they would be useful. GIL 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglecash867 8 Report post Posted July 15 (edited) Not sure what scale you're wanting those in, but Wolfpack makes some 1/72 resin seats for the F-5E/F models. Their products so far have been extremely high quality. I bought one of their F-8 J-57 exhausts for a 1/48 F-102A. It looks fantastic, is seamless, and fit right into my F-102A with minimal modification. I'm thinking their seats are probably also going to be made to the same high standards. http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/wpd72082.htm Edited July 15 by Eaglecash867 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDarrah 11 Report post Posted July 16 Also, didn't Squadron with their True Details line come out with a resin seat as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
