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F-8P Crusader
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French Crusaders had enlarged elevons (one of the modifications in order to make the landing on smaller French carriers....
Project: F-8P Crusader
2+ 34 9 August, 20:33
Patrick HagelsteinIn picture 3 you blanked off a fuselage panel (and some fasteners near the tail) are those specific French alterations?
11 August, 10:40
Rv Author@Patrick Hagelstein: no, there was some sink marks and surface defaults, so I applied surfacer on specific areas.
1 11 August, 10:46
ClementNice start, it's always good to see a French crusader.
The academy kit was one of the most enjoyable kit I've had the chance to build, I hope you'll have a great time as well.
1 22 October, 19:36
Rv Author@Clement: yes, the Academy kit is quite fun to build, but there are (few) irritating flaws... flashs sinks on several parts of the airframe (especially on the wings) and a not so good cockpit. But that's ok I guess, there is room for improvement, and the panel lines and the assembly are just great.
1 22 October, 19:50
Patrick HagelsteinI agree with Guido here; that's a very nice cockpit! Especially since it's OOB. 👍🏼
22 October, 22:15
RandoOff to a good start! I like the Academy F-8 too, nice kit with a few warts. Interested to see how your French Crusader works out
23 October, 02:18
Roy McKayFolding wings, a jet engine and a tailhook. And if that's not enough it's also French! I'm in....
Nice work so far
24 October, 21:57
RandoI noticed that you fixed the radar scope on the instrument panel, which in the Academy kit is slanted like the F-8E prototype but was actually flat facing in all other F-8Es, like how you corrected it. What was your solution? Looks great.
1 2 December, 19:21
Rv Author@Rando: thanks for your comment. I have cut, the whole radar scope, kept a thin slice (with the scope on it), and glued it on a section of thick plastic card.
1 2 December, 22:37
RandoThat's a great idea, I remember I did some kind of hack job but it was nowhere near as good a solution as this. Definitely doing this next time—thanks for sharing!
1 3 December, 01:37
