russ c Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Everyone, I`m afraid I`ve nothing new to show, so hope you don`t mind seeing one from a year or two ago Monogram boxing of their 1/48 F-8 Crusader In the kit markings of VMF-235, `The Death Angels`, Da Nang, South Vietnam, around 1965 I modified the kit seat to more resemble the real thing, widened and lowered the main gear, raised the nose gear slightly and........ added some 2000lbers off a Tamiya Skyraider, as per several pic`s in books I`ve seen and suggested by someone on another forum Hope you enjoy looking at, Cheers Russ 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMover Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Very nice. Great quality build. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Another great build, as usual, and a fantastic deco only the Americans can dream up! An altogether outstanding Cruze! Cheers JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 another great build russ, nice job on the paint and finish looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I never get bored of seeing Crusaders, excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Excellent work Russ,paintwork and weathering look spot on especially given the raised detail on the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Wow! that's nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 That is very nice indeed! Love the Crusader and this one is lovely example! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Super build! Love the scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Now I do like that. I love the weathering too looks brilliant that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 That is a great looking F-8! I was just reading somewhere recently about the US Navy dipping into WWII stocks for bombs at some point in the Vietnam War, and now I get to see it modelled - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Absolutely excellent!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdove Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Very nice! I'm currently trying to put my Esci 1/48 F8 together, tho I don't think it will compare somehow..... .....but more some inspiration and "must work harder" appreciated! TonyS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Upto your usual high standard well done Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnjgr57jii9gfdsd34c Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Really well turned out model, i have always liked the F8, seeing your one has convinced me i HAVE to do one now. Any idea which is best one in 1/48? Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhdove Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Really well turned out model, i have always liked the F8, seeing your one has convinced me i HAVE to do one now. Any idea which is best one in 1/48? Kev KevHasegawa is generally accepted as the best, it's the only one that allows you to build from the box with the wing in the raised angle of attack position and slats and flaps down. Received wisdom is that a little fettling is needed in this configuration. I don't think it's current, but is still available on EBay ( I bought one last week!). If you want cheap and cheerful, go for Esci, I paid £5.00! Also available Revell. Both now ex stock. TonyS Edited April 22, 2014 by dhdove 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Very well indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If you want to get depressed, read "Sailors to the End". It explains what happens when you insist on using old, unstable bombs in a high risk environment like a carrier deck. At least yours was land based. The weathering looks just right. Robin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Really well turned out model, i have always liked the F8, seeing your one has convinced me i HAVE to do one now. Any idea which is best one in 1/48? Kev Thanks Kev, I have to agree with TonyS on the Hasegawa kit ( though I`ve only seen it and not built one ). I saw the Hasegawa not too long ago on Hannants special offers, might be worth a look ? And thanks to everyone for looking and positive comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Kelley Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 That is a beautiful looking Crusader you have built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach82 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 As usual another 'Top Build' Russ. Keep them coming ... always a pleasure to view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Fabulous job. Love the F-8, and yours is superb. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cannot really add to what the rest have said, Russ.... really nicely done and great choice of loadout. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Russ, EXQUISITE looking Crusader.. FLAWLESS, NEAT and IMMACULATE.. I THINKS SHE IS GORGEOUS Edited April 26, 2014 by HOUSTON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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