pjman792 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Here’s another of my collection of F-8 Crusaders, a 1/48 Hasegawa F-8E. I finished it in the markings of 'Superheat 210', a jet flown by VF-162 commanding officer CDR. Richard Bellinger from USS Oriskany, when he downed the Navy’s first MiG-21 of the Vietnam War in 1966. I used a mix of Eduard and kit decals, a Cutting Edge cockpit, and Aires resin gear wells and underwing bay. I scratch-built the boarding steps and ladder, and added brake and hydraulic lines to the gear. In the cockpit I added a flap handle and emergency canopy release to the insturment panel, a grab handle and standby compas on the windscreen bow, and added a canopy restraint strap and the canvas cover to the hole in front of the gunsight. As per my research, the jet carries a dissimilar weapons load of an AIM-9B and an AIM-9D, since there was a shortage of the newer sidewinders at that point in the war. While Hasegawa's F-8 is the best in 1:48 scale, I had numerous fit issues, most likely due to all the aftermarket parts I added and my own building errors. It’s no contest winner, but it’s finished, and on the shelf! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Ah, a Crusader...what a beautiful aircraft! And a right beautiful model too! Excellent detailing in the gear wells. And the boarding step is cool, I've not seen one of those before. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjman792 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks, Bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I love it! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Now I do like that, lovely job......... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wow! that's very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 very nice ,looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lovely gunfighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 That's great, the Crusader is one of those aircraft that looks fast even when parked on the ground! Shaun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 very very nice :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 great job, one of my favorite aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 cool, very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Always liked the F-8. Never built one though I have on in the stash. Hope it turns out as nice as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thats a very nice F-8, makes me wanna go buy one. Seriously I like that alot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Very nice indeed! And not everything fits easily on this Hasegawa kit, so don't be too hard on your self. Sid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Always loved the Crusader and that is a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Great work and great photography 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_the_drummer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 What a beautiful rendering of a lovely aircraft. Fantastic build, love the finishing - the detailing really pays off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 That is a stunning model. I have always liked the way the Crusader sits and yours looks spot on. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Love it. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yet another stunning F-8!! Brilliant model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Fantastic job on the Crusader !! Really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very nice job! I like the Hasegawa F-8 kit a lot, but it does have some "Passive-Agressive" assembly characteristics regarding the wing installation with the flaps in anything other than the fully down configuration. Would love to see them re-tool this kit as an early version. No shortage of cool paint schemes out there; just like the F3H Demon. Instrument panel looks great, and of course i love the extended boarding step! Fly Navy!! david 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Oh now that is just so nice!!!!!! Top bit of modelling there. Hats off. Quick question if I may. What did you use for the light gull gray? Cheers Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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