Almansur Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Me like F-8s. Me does not like Trumpeter's F-8. F-8s need same treatment big chief Zactoman gave A-7s. Need it bad. Real bad. Ugh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticWeapons Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Me too! If you want an F-8C: Fisher Models F-8C conversion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mig21-70 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Love the F-8 as well! Got the 32nd Trumpeter on the bench right now but I'm waiting for the release of the seamless intake from Two Mikes.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Me too! If you want an F-8C: Fisher Models F-8C conversion Worst thing the good guys at Fisher ever did... will not touch that one with a ten feet pole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Worst thing the good guys at Fisher ever did... will not touch that one with a ten feet pole. Could you explain? I have a set and didn't realize that there are issues. thanks! Edited June 8, 2011 by mynameismatt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Could you explain? I have a set and didn't realize that there are issues. thanks! Bad intake profile (as per the Trumpeter) and a nose that looks like it went thru 20 years of heavy drinking and then got punched. True early Crusaders have a far more "delicate" nose. Google some pictures and you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Vought_F-8_Crusader_USS_Midway-2007-03-25.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2045764077_c4a4a7cbfa_o.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Bad intake profile (as per the Trumpeter) and a nose that looks like it went thru 20 years of heavy drinking and then got punched. True early Crusaders have a far more "delicate" nose. Google some pictures and you'll see what I mean.I've heard nothing but good about all of the Fisher releases. The Panther and Sea Fury kits that I bought are outstanding.It would be nice if you could offer up some comparison pictures to substantiate your claim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Something else to consider: Trumpeter apparently hosed the Y-pylons on their Crusaders. They made them symmetrical/mirrored them, which they shouldn't be (CLICK]. And it seems neither side looks right in the Trumpeter kit, with all 'winders forming an X, whereas only one of them should be like that, with the other three canted at various angles. Something for the Zactorange? Would go down nicely with your AIM-9Ds! Edited August 29, 2011 by ChernayaAkula Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I do agree with Jose here that the shape of the C could have been done in a sharper way. There are enough references around that show what he means I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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