Italeri 1441 - 1/72 F-5A Freedom Fighter Model Kit - Cold War jet for scale modellers  [IT-1441S]

Italeri 1441 - 1/72 F-5A Freedom Fighter
Price:
CAD$22.20
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-1441S
GTIN:
8001283014410
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Italeri 1/72 F-5A Freedom Fighter: Modelling overview

The Italeri 1/72 F-5A Freedom Fighter kit gives Canadian scale builders a chance to recreate a compact, agile Cold War fighter. The kit mirrors the F-5A's slim lines and offers parts that let you assemble a convincing miniature of the real aircraft. It suits collectors and model display builders who want an authentic small-scale addition.

Assembly notes for the Italeri F-5A Freedom Fighter

At 1/72 scale the assembly balances detail and size, making it a focused project that rewards careful work. Parts are moulded to provide good fit, but plan for trimming and clean-up to get tight joins. This kit requires glue and paint to reach display standards, so prepare standard modelling tools and adhesives.

Presentation and shelf appeal

Finished, the F-5A makes a neat display piece that fits well alongside other 1/72 aircraft. Its compact footprint is ideal for crowded cabinets and it adds historical depth to a Cold War lineup. Well-painted and decalled examples often work especially well in mixed collections.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/72
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included - recommended for accurate finish
This Italeri kit is best suited to modellers with some plastic kit experience. Beginners can complete it with patience; expect to do some sanding, filling and careful painting to achieve a tidy result.
Yes, the kit includes decal sheets to reproduce period-correct F-5A markings. Use a decal setting solution and thin coats of varnish for the best finish.
Basic modelling tools like a hobby knife, fine files, plastic cement and tweezers are helpful. Acrylic or enamel modelling paints suited to 1/72 aircraft will deliver the sharpest results.

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