{"product_id":"cobi-northrop-f-5a-freedom-fighter-usaf-brick-model-kit-352-pieces-scale-1-48-2425-copy","title":"Cobi F-5A Freedom Fighter Norwegian Air Force 1:48 Aircraft Brick Kit (5858)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cobi Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter is a 1:48 scale brick model kit of the Norwegian Air Force jet fighter, built from 358 interlocking blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F-5A was a lightweight fighter developed by Northrop in the 1960s, entering service in 1964. It became one of the most widely exported Western fighters of the Cold War, valued for its manoeuvrability, simplicity and low operating costs. Norway operated the F-5 for around 35 years, with the final examples retired from 336 Squadron at Rygge Air Base in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis officially licensed set is finished in Royal Norwegian Air Force markings and includes printed detail, movable ailerons, a removable landing gear assembly and an opening cockpit that fits a simplified pilot figure with helmet. The set also includes a brick-built display stand and a name plate showing the aircraft designation, scale and Norwegian flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Cobi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Brick Kits, Aircraft Brick Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: F-5 Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: Norwegian Air Force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts: 358\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 29 cm \/ 11.4in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8.5 cm \/ 3.3in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 17.5 cm \/ 6.9in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge group: 7+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this F-5A model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:48 scale, finished in Royal Norwegian Air Force colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get 358 printed brick elements, a pilot figure, a removable landing gear assembly, a display stand and an information plate showing the aircraft name, scale and Norwegian flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need paint or glue to build it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The blocks are fully printed and click together without glue, following the step-by-step illustrated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57557059699063,"sku":"COBI-5558","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/northrop_0006_Layer1.jpg?v=1791971825","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/cobi-northrop-f-5a-freedom-fighter-usaf-brick-model-kit-352-pieces-scale-1-48-2425-copy","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}