Mitsubishi F-2A – Japan's take on the F-16
Hi all!
This is one I did a little while back - the Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) Mitsubishi F-2A from Hasegawa. It's a very nice kit and much like Israeli F-15s and F-16s offers a nice colourful alternative to USAF ghost grey schemes!
Developed from the F-16 at vast expense, the aircraft is around 20% larger than the Viper with improved Japanese AESA radar and electronics. However, the result was extremely expensive and by the time it entered service was less capable than the latest F-16 Block 60/62.
I'm not terribly happy with the eventual finish on this - sadly my attempts to de-saturate the blues limited the eventual quality. A lesson for another time!
Build video here for those who are interested:
https://youtu.be/Uyy6qOhCtDA
Your effort looks good to me! I’ve always liked the platform of this version.
Nice work Justin. I like how it looks. Sometimes we are too critical of our own stuff. I'm guilty as charged of this.
I see what you are saying after looking at the pictures about how this plane is about 20 percent larger than a F-16. It really shows up in the picture that was taken from directly above. The wing appears larger and the elevator seems to be a cross between the F-15 and a F-22.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
I cannot pick out any flaws, although I'm a newbie anyway. That scheme looks like fun to complete. It looks great.
Looks excellent! I just bought one of these in 1/72 - love the color scheme, and our theme for 2020 show is Japan: Rise - Fall - Rebirth. I'm thinking this is my pick for that show!
The color scheme looks fine, nice job!
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
At last I get to see one in model form … thanks Justin.
The size can bee seen and compared to that of the F-16.
The color scheme really make it stand out.
Nice work.
Hello:
Great build and a wonderful choice of music too! Again sweet work...