NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
358 Pieces1 / 11
BrandCOBI SKU5858

Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter

In stock

Bring home the Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter by COBI. A detailed 1:48 scale model with pad prints – ideal for collectors and aviation fans.

€29,99

Taxes included.

  • Free shipping to Germany Over 100 €
  • Direct support Real builders on the team
  • Hand-picked We list what we build ourselves
  • From the heart of the Alps Shipped with love from Innsbruck
The Build
358
Pieces
1
Minifigures
None
Stickers
Highlights
  • Fully pad-printed elements (no stickers) for lasting premium quality
  • Superior clutch power creates a solid, almost monolithic structure
  • Includes a display stand with a printed nameplate for a museum-grade look
  • Authentic details like removable drop tanks and movable ailerons
  • Precision 1:48 scale model perfect for aviation dioramas
About the set · COBI 5858

Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter.

COBI 5858 – Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter – A Cold War Icon

Step back into the high-stakes era of the Cold War and bring a piece of Norwegian aviation history to your collection. The Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter embodies a design philosophy from the 1960s that prioritized agility, cost-efficiency, and pure performance. With this model, you take a seat in the cockpit of the legendary 336 Squadron, which guarded the North Atlantic airspace for decades and remains admired for its maneuverability.

Building this set is a truly rewarding experience. Utilizing advanced SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques, you create an aerodynamic silhouette that feels incredibly solid. Because the manufacturer relies entirely on high-quality pad prints rather than stickers, every insignia and warning mark remains sharp and durable for years, ensuring your model looks pristine on display.

This set is crafted for collectors and aviation enthusiasts who value historical authenticity. Thanks to the exceptional clutch power, the finished jet is remarkably robust, allowing you to display it securely or mount it on the included display stand in a dynamic flight pose. Whether as a historical centerpiece or a display of technical craftsmanship, the Freedom Fighter is a must-have for your shelf.

Features

The specs.

Manufacturer
COBI
Original name
COBI Armed Forces Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter
Instructions
  • Gedruckt
Printed parts
Yes
Stickers
No
Bricks by
COBI
Minifigures
1
Pieces
358
Age recommendation
  • 6+
  • 18+
About the manufacturer

COBI.

Building with history, technology and character

COBI is the largest building brick manufacturer in Central and Eastern Europe. Based in Poland, it has a clear mission: to create high-quality building sets that combine a passion for technology, historical learning and creative play. Every set is made exclusively in the EU using rigorously tested materials.

COBI specialises in collector’s models with character: military history models, modern classics at 1:35 scale, licensed vehicles and aircraft, as well as interactive technology sets. The extensive Historical Collection is especially popular, featuring faithfully detailed tanks, aircraft, ships and vehicles from the First and Second World Wars. Moving parts, durable prints instead of stickers and authentic scales make these models a highlight for collectors and grown-up builders.

Everything is manufactured at COBI’s own factory in Mielec, Poland, using materials of European origin, in accordance with strict EU regulations and with continuous quality testing, including inspections by TÜV Rheinland. COBI also works with renowned brands such as Jeep®, Škoda®, Maserati®, Boeing® and Dassault Aviation, as well as Wargaming.net (World of Tanks and World of Warships). Thanks to the included statistics cards, many sets can even be used as compact strategy games.

COBI is therefore aimed not only at children, but also at adults, technology enthusiasts, history fans and model builders. If you are looking for something special beyond the familiar brands, you will find it here: robust quality, fascinating themes, authentic scales and durable prints, all developed and manufactured in Europe.

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