DaveJL Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Hasegawa F-8E Crusader in the markings of VF-162 'Hunters', flying off the USS Oriskany during the Vietnam conflict in 1967. 150879 downed a North Vietnamese MIG-17 with an AIM-9D on the 14th December 1967. The jet was destroyed in a crash at NAS Miramar in 1969 while assigned to VF-194. Extras used included Furball decals, Sparkit MB.MK.5 ejection seat, Eduard etch, Master pitot tube and New Ware masks. The AIM-9s are from a Tamiya F-14. I also shortened the exhaust nozzle as the kit part protrudes from the fuselage, which is incorrect, and I added a canvas boot on the IP coaming from some putty. The build thread is below. Paints are MRP with the weathering added with a mixture of Flory wash, Abteilung oils and Tamiya weathering sets. The first two in my 1/48 'Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club:' I have built an F-4B but it was shore based so doesn't count Thanks for looking Dave 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Great work!, love the subtle weathering. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Beautiful work!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Lovely job! That's a great Crusader - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 A fantastic result Dave, absolutely superb. 🇺🇦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Superb build. Not over-weathered - bravo. I like the short history. That's always a nice supplement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Fantastic! Makes me want to pull mine from the stash and start immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Lovely work, that looks spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Great looking Crusader, Dave!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Great one! Congrats! 🎩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Shackleford Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Very well done! What a beautiful bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Superb work, I am not a US Navy builder but if I had to build one then it would be the 'last of the gunfighters'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Crikey, what a stunning effort! Brilliant ... well done. I've got similar in my stash but now I'm put off starting it as I couldn't possibly match the quality of your wonderful build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Thanks all, glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Great build and finish Dave and the F8 is a deceptively large aircraft. Love it! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 Thanks Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Great job. IMHO the F-8 was one of the best looking US jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 That's a beauty Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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