A Numpty's Guide to backdating an F-5E to A

Erik Leijdens
Nice. But be careful, there are also small differences between some A models and also the E model. E.g. the Swiss Tigers have a bigger LERX, as used by the US Navy as N's now which can also be added to existing E's as an update. And the nose can also be different between E models. And when speaking of the A models, the CF and NF-5A/B models are very different compared to other A models.

Matthew A
Thank's Erik. I'm no expert. This is just basics I noticed to help Greg with his project AREA 88: "The Olive Grove" (F-5A) | Album by strobez (1:144)

Erik Leijdens
Nor am I Matthew 🙂. But I made a NF-5 last year an encountered a lot of unique NF-5 things that I needed to adjust in the Kinetic kit.
Thanks for your work!

Greg Baker
I'm just hoping to make a few cosmetic changes that will satisfy a cursory glance. Matthew's Numpty Guide has already been extremely helpful to this particular numpty.😉

Jos Jansen
This is definitely information that will help me, I have the Kinetic F-5 in my stash ... by the time I am ready for this project I will contact you both for more info! 👍

Treehugger
I remember once reading that, the shape of a jet for supersonic speed is critical for achieving high speeds, because of drag. And so, it was said that, by making the fuselage curvy, as opposed to a regular flat shape/tube shape, you apparently got less drag as I understand it.

I have the Kinetic F-5A kit in 1:48 scale, and I hope to be building it one day. 🙂 LOTS of decal options in that kit iirc.

Holger Kranich
Very interesting to me, thanks for sharing!

Greg Baker
This really has been invaluable. Matt's done so much research and hand holding, I feel like my current 1/144 F-5E to F-5A build is at least half his as welll. Maybe more.😉