warthoglvr Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here's my latest project, the Hasegawa 1:48 F-8E. It's not only my first Crusader build, but my first "full-meal-deal" build with more resin and PE than I've added to all my previous builds combined! Should be fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 A little dry-fitting to check clearances. Looks pretty good at this early stage in the game! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Good start, in the process with one myself, the Aires Gear-well and under wing bay are virtually a drop fit, I had to do a bit of grinding on the U/W bay but not bad at all, now the cockpit is a completely different story. Your going to be a few parts short starting with that kit, you might be missing the Y racks for the Sidewinders and Zuni's, and the wing pylons are going to be different,along with the stabs, I believe those are for the "J" which are bigger in chord :o Curt the thread should be moved to the in-progress Forum if you plan to continue with the on-line build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Where did you get that seat??? Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 Good start, in the process with one myself, the Aires Gear-well and under wing bay are virtually a drop fit, I had to do a bit of grinding on the U/W bay but not bad at all, now the cockpit is a completely different story. Your going to be a few parts short starting with that kit, you might be missing the Y racks for the Sidewinders and Zuni's, and the wing pylons are going to be different,along with the stabs, I believe those are for the "J" which are bigger in chord :o Curt the thread should be moved to the in-progress Forum if you plan to continue with the on-line build. So where can I source the Y racks, correct wing pylons and correct stabs? Maybe I could just claim Crusader ignorance . . . . would it be very noticeable? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I guess you'll need them especially since your doing a Marine F-8. You could have my Y racks and Zuni tubes, but I used the war-heads on my F/A-18D, you'll have to find the wing pylons though as I'll be using mine, I think you can get away with the stabs as only the well versed Crusader fanatic might pick up on it. PM me your address. So what about that seat..... Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 I guess you'll need them especially since your doing a Marine F-8. You could have my Y racks and Zuni tubes, but I used the war-heads on my F/A-18D, you'll have to find the wing pylons though as I'll be using mine, I think you can get away with the stabs as only the well versed Crusader fanatic might pick up on it. PM me your address. So what about that seat..... Curt Thanks, Curt. PM sent..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) I got your PM. I'm not familiar with the seat you have (who makes it) but it is the early Mk5,I must be using the True Detail seat, (bad that I don't remember who's seat it is)I compared the Black Box seat (Mk 5) and Aires seats (Mk7). The only thing I don't like about the TD seat I have is that it has a RBF flag running down the side of the seat, I didn't care for it because it covered allot of detail, but I made it work. I also used the Aires pit, but added the deck from the BB pit, it's added bit more detail. Curt Edited May 11, 2011 by Netz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger_Chris61 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Great work so far, can't wait to see more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I did some searching and found that you have the Cutting Edge Cockpit. I guess I must have missed that one. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 I did some searching and found that you have the Cutting Edge Cockpit. I guess I must have missed that one. Curt Yep, that's the one. Thanks for the link. Now I can print the info sheet as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Can anybody confirm for me that on a Marine F-8E the leading edges should be one piece instead of two as the kit I'm working on has them? In other words, I should fuse the two kit parts of the leading edge to make it accurate for a USMC Crusader, correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DONG Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Can anybody confirm for me that on a Marine F-8E the leading edges should be one piece instead of two as the kit I'm working on has them? In other words, I should fuse the two kit parts of the leading edge to make it accurate for a USMC Crusader, correct? Andy Yes one piece leading edge. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks, for the assist, Don! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Make sure to fill and remove the panel line created by the 2 parts, the "J" had the double hinged LE Flap. HERE'S a good thread that will help you out, I know your working with a "J" kit to build the "E" but you should be fine with this comparison, it will be easy to make your "J" parts take on the "E" look :} You can also refer to the "E" instructions over at Hobby Search LINK. I dropped a letter in the mail for you yesterday. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eagledocf15 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 What happen to this build? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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