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  1. Hello again. This next effort is actually a sort of "bucket list" thing. Since I first saw the following picture, I have wanted to build a model of this aircraft, a Vietnam warrior carrying a WWII era 2000 lb bomb, which by then was at least 25 year-old ordinance! In addition to the bomb, also noted is the fact that the Zuni launchers are empty. Whether this was due to a weight load issue (each wing station was rated for 2000 lbs.) or more likely, the Zuni's weren't suited for the intended mission(s), I don't know. Two things kept this project from maturing. First, the lack of a WWII M-66 variant 2000 pound bomb in this scale, and secondly, trying to find the bureau number of this #5 aircraft, or the #8 aircraft, both of which I have pictures with this load-out. The former problem was resolved, as will be discussed later, and the latter -- well, let's just say I took a dive! Normally I like to model specific aircraft at a specific point in time, where all the parts are captured together. In this case, I decided to model #19 aircraft of this unit, same place and time frame, simply because the numbers match, and I have the decals... Anyway, the usual starting components are these, the Academy kit and an Aires resin cockpit set: I originally started off to make this a normal WIP, with full photos, etc., but after a myriad of problems with this build (mostly self induced), and general distraction for me this time of year, I will just point out a few pitfalls or highlights, and some finished pictures, as the model is already completed... sorry about that. However, the Academy F8E has been extensively modeled by others, so probably no great deal. When using a resin cockpit set, the first order of business is to remove a lot of the molded-in detail on the kit. This build is no exception: The red arrows (above) show where the carnage was enacted on the right side. Next the intake trunking and main landing gear wheel are installed, taking care to see that all parts are correctly installed, but their precise fit makes it a bother to get everything to line up correctly. It will work, but takes (at least for me) a lot of patience! Next the orientation of the gear wells is shown, as the drawing were, for me, a little hard to interpret -- and I've built three of them... The kit directions would have you install the parts #3, which hold the gear doors open at this time. DON'T DO IT! Save these parts until final assembly stages, or they will probably break off (as happened to me on the first of these kits that I built). A test fit, shows that with a little fiddling and snapping into place, all the major parts will play nice, if handled properly: Also, don't forget to drill out the holes in the fuse for the rear add-on fins and the weapons pylons. I didn't need these when I built the F8A, and subsequently, when I built the F8C, I forgot to open them up, and what a thrill it was, trying to locate them from the outside, after the fact! Also, don't forget to open up the holes in the wings for the wing pylons, if you intend to use them. This aircraft would feature the empty Zuni launchers, so the missile noses had to be sawn off, and the tube fronts drilled, and the rear of the tubes need drilling out as well. No, I did NOT drill the tubes all the way through! Can you say "chicken"? Before the final assembly, the cockpit was glued in with CA. Them some lead weights (L) were glued in, and the whole thing was reinforced with White canopy glue, as sometimes, CA to join resin to plastic parts fails at the worst time.: Oops, sorry. Forgot to shrink the pic. After installing the rest of the cockpit, seat, gun sight etc., the fuselage halves are glued together, and the kit canopy parts added. When dry, I've masked the clear areas with Parafilm "M" masking material, and cut it to shape, following the very good engraved canopy lines with a new #$11 X-Acto blade. Parafilm "M" is my usual go-to when the lines are clearly defined. Next up, the bombs. Other modelers had kindly donated various larger scale bombs in an attempt to help me to modify some down to scale 1/72, as up until recently, no one made any in this scale. Fortunately, someone finally has, and I got some off E-Bay that are little jewels. Links to both the E-Bay site and their store on Amazon follow: B-Bay Amazon The picture doesn't do them justice, as they really are little jewels. That being said, that is also their major problem -- you cannot handle them by the fin ends, as they are too delicate there. I went through several before getting two (with crude repairs) to work for me. The bits of fin where they attach to the bombs could be made a little thicker, and they would hold up better. That being said, the were much better than having none at all, or than my previous attempts to modify larger scale bombs. That being said, the next problem with the bombs was the markings. Fortunately, this issue had already (presumably) been addressed by Print Scale, or is that Sprint Scale, who made exactly the markings needed, some years back: Sadly, while beautifully printed, the decals themselves are an utter disaster, as has been mentioned elsewhere. The carrier film is about as pliable as plastic cylinder that holds toothbrushes, and seems to lack any glue layer at all. They are also impervious to decal setting solutions, other than perhaps, a blow-torch. I eventually had to glue them down with thinned white glue, which probably only worked because these were the larger markings on the sheet; the smaller marking might be impossible to use. I wish they (or someone else) would re-issue these sheets (or similar). I would by them in a second. Does anyone know if these were every re-issued in a usable form? Any way, I won't even go into the various paint, airbrush and other issues I encountered along the way. This finally turned into one of those builds that could have easily ended up on the Shelf Of Doom, but I just wanted the agony to end, so I finished it anyway. It is neither the best, nor the worst kit I've ever built. For the latter, I suppose I should be grateful. In any event, here are a few pics of the finished plane, warts and all. There will be no RFI offerings! I wish the weathering were better. Perhaps I'll revisit it someday, as they are only pigments and can be fiddled around with a wet brush. Perhaps after I heal a bit. FOR NOW, THAT'S IT! Thanks for looking in, Ed
  2. The Hunter and Killer- fast FAC with CAG's F-8 Danang AB, Vietnam- 1966 MAG 11, H&MS 13 Both are Hasegawa kits, the Cougar- I modified using a Falcon Triple Conversion set. Had to print my own decals for the Twogar. Significantly, the USMC Twogars were the only of the Cougar fighter family to serve in combat. Thanks for looking! Brian
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