pjman792 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Here’s another Crusader that I built several years ago. It's the old reliable Monogram F-8E that I converted to a 'J' model, which I have ugraded over time. I added an aftermarket seat, and an out-of-production flap/droop/underwing bay set by High Flight. I scribed lines on the leading edge droops to at least depict the appearance of the extended droops of the 'J' version. The UHT’s (unit horizontal tail) are larger on the J version, but I didn’t correct that (yet!). I also extended the main and nose gear struts to correct the too-low stance of the kit gear, and later used parts from a Hasegawa Crusader kit for the ‘football’ ECM antenna on the tail. I added scrap plastic rod and wire to busy up the gear wells, and scratch-built steps and a boarding ladder. In addition, I added a canopy restraint strap, replaced the plastic pitot probe with wire, and added an afterburner nozzle from a section of an old F-18 exhaust cone. I used SuperScale decals to depict the VF-211 CAG jet from USS Hancock, circa 1972. The Remove Before Flight flags are from Eduard, and the Sidewinders are from Hasegawa’s weapons set (which I need to replace with a later variant!). Monogram’s Crusader is a great value for the money, with the biggest innaccuracy being the cockpit is a few scale inches too wide, giving the canopy and windscreen a flattened appearance when compared to the actual jet. But with a little extra work, it can be buit into a fine model. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hythe Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Delicious... There's not a lot wrong with the Monogram kit, especially at under half the price of Hasegawa's one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Such a cool plane in any version made. Nice modelling on yours.Maybe your next build is the 1/35 scale. Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Another superb build. Proof that with some skills and patience older kits can turn-out extremely well. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Nice job on that old kit !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 That's very nice, lovely job....... Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Wow! that's very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 nice!!!!!!! looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilliano Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Simply beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Half the price (Hasegawa) but still excellent result on this famous jet. Job well done. Regards, Dirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I love the monogram 'sader! The only issue I have with the kit is the ejection seat that comes with it (Not even the correct type... not even close. It's a GRU-7A ejection seat from a Tomcat/Intruder!) other than that, whatever issues the it has are easy fixes. A great kit for the cost! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I do like the Crusader, and that is a very nice example of one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I still have a unstarted Monogram F-8 in the stash with a True Details cockpit, SAC landing gear, and decals for VMF-333. Your build makes me want to break it out. {I must finish other projects first,,, I must finish other projects first...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldk Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Very nice work. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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