Hobby Master HA3399 1/72 F-5E Tiger II - J-3003 Swiss AF "Sinacat"
Die-Cast Model
Hobby Master HA3399 1/72 F-5E Tiger II - J-3003, Swiss AF "Sinacat"
DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
Northrop F-5E Tiger II, J-3003
"Sinacat" Scheme
Swiss Air Force
Switzerland, SAF Competition "Ambassador 2001"
In 1976 F-5E 761528 c/n L1003 was delivered to the Swiss Air Force as J-3003. It was active until 1999 when it was placed in storage. In 2001 the aircraft was removed from storage to take part in Swiss Armed Forces Competition called "Ambassador 2001". On August 17 J-3003 received an eye-catching Tiger paint scheme dubbed "Sinacat". By the end of the event the aircraft only had 10 flight hours remaining. In October 2001 Sinacat was again stored until 2004 when it was sold to the US. 4 years later 761528 joined VFC-13 wearing Red 06.
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series die-cast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screw heads