1/72 F-8E Crusader as First 2016 Build

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1/72 F-8E Crusader as First 2016 Build

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Hi Guys - did this 1/72 scale model of the F-8E Crusader over the couse of the New Year. Happy to share this with you all

A well engineered kit, fantastic Cartograf decals made this project a pleasent exercise. It was all a 'feel good' project, something to finish quickly at the start of the year.

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I wish i had chosen a lighter panel wash as the back was a bit overwhelming.

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It builds into a tiny model. All around detail is top notch. But it has its flaw. Like the Sidewinders are the later models, not the D which it used in Vietnam

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If i had to do it again, i would probably tone done the decals more to make it looked 'weathered'.

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First time i used the combination of Mr. Mark Setter and Mr. Mark Softer. Very powerful stuff. It was really worth it. I will try again so to know if the results are consistent.

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You da man, Monty!!! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :beau:
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That's a smart looking Crusader - Nice work Monty!
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As usual, an beautifully done piece. I bow in your presence! :bow: :bow:
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Great looking Crusader Monty! Love the detailing. As for the newer version Sidewinders...you could just say its a "What-if" build if they brought them out of the Boneyard back to active duty. :hmm:
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What magnificent work Monty! This is the second Crusader I've seen that makes me want to pull one from my stash to build. I think I'm gong to finish a Crusader this year. Way to go!
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jelliott523 wrote:Great looking Crusader Monty! Love the detailing. As for the newer version Sidewinders...you could just say its a "What-if" build if they brought them out of the Boneyard back to active duty. :hmm:
I like that idea. I think I will stick with this storyline.
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Duke Maddog wrote:What magnificent work Monty! This is the second Crusader I've seen that makes me want to pull one from my stash to build. I think I'm gong to finish a Crusader this year. Way to go!
Duke - happy to hear that. as for me, I am thinking heavily on to do a US Marine version. i am so hooked up on the Cartograf decals. I had decal issues with the Fulcrum and Starfighter. just plain headache. This one is a respite, real soothing.
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Looks fabulous there Monty. Gorgeous weathering! And the Sidewinders look to be the proper type to my eye. They are not the double delta canards of the L/M or the cranked arrow canards of the J.
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Lvely Crusader, the paintwork outstanding, as well as the weathering !

I would not have even paid attention to wrong sidewinders or actually, I still do not pay attention to that.

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