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

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.

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

Excellent build and well loaded!

Toshi

Another sharp job Grant, thanks for sharing with us.

Thank you guys