Hasegawa 64818 - 1/72 Area-88 F-20 Tigershark Plastic Model Kit, Shin Kazama Version  [HA-64818]

Area-88 F-20 Tigershark 1/72 by Hasegawa - Shin Kazama Version

This kit reproduces the Area-88 F-20 Tigershark at 1/72 scale, presented in the Shin Kazama livery and offered within Hasegawa's 1/72 aircraft range.

The prototype F-20 Tigershark was a privately developed lightweight fighter that evolved from earlier compact supersonic projects and was marketed in the late 1970s and early 1980s as an export-focused alternative. It included updated avionics and aerodynamic tweaks relative to preceding designs, though it did not reach production; its work influenced subsequent light combat aircraft concepts.

The product here highlights a specific livery linked to the Area-88 property. As a standard injection plastic kit, it concentrates on external moulding and surface definition. Expect separate clear components for glazing and conventional undercarriage plus weapon hardpoint detail typical for 1/72 fighter kits. The decal sheet targets the Shin Kazama scheme rather than neutral national markings.

Assembly calls for common modelling practices such as cutting, gluing and painting; the kit aims to reflect accurate external lines and panel detail rather than internal systems. It is suitable for display-oriented projects where finish and decals are the main concerns.

A compact and focused 1/72 model of the Area-88 F-20 Tigershark in Shin Kazama colours, built for collectors and modellers concentrating on exterior accuracy.