Timvkampen Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Ok, I just sort of roled into this side via another member announcing the SU-30, but here is a build up of the F-8E in 1/32 scale...it's nice! http://www.sonicmodel.com/topicdisplay.asp...TopicID=2337922 I need a couple I think... ;) Edited May 29, 2008 by Timvkampen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Shrikes? For that great Iron Hand Crusader Wonder if that means the A-7 weapons sprue is included. I would have liked to see the 'winder rails on it since those are the iconic weapon for an F-8. Now for Hobbyboss to scale it down (for those who want a Crusader with weapons) Matt Edited May 29, 2008 by Matt Roberts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 when and how much? it dosnt looks like they have gone too mad with the rivets either! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Nice, another page of red Xs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Shrikes? Yes, see it too. Interesting. Underwing pylons were seldom used on Navy planes, let alone shrikes. The pylons they could carry, not sure about the shrikes though. Maybe the F-8 was certified for shrikes, like the bullpup missile, but never really carried them. Either way, this kit is going to be a smash hit in the market I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 yep linky no worky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) I got Red x's as well for some of the pics , I right clicked the x , and from the pop up manu ,Select the Show Picture option - and they should appear It looks like a great model , the intake and Canopy looks a lot better than the A-7's , Ok shrikes is an odd choice of weapons , however the pics make the kit look Very Tempting ! Edited May 29, 2008 by Scotsman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Tried the right click and show picture option. Nothing. Must be some strange code in the BB, probably blocked by my security settings that work with about any other board on this planet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 WOW! I have to say that I was a little worried that they were going to let the Mad Riveter loose on this one, but it "appears" restrained and not overdone. I'd like to see some topside pics, though. I'd like to see it in person first, but my hopes of having a 1/32 Gator could be resurrected. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) i think they could have deffinatly detailed the avionix bay further, but its a good starting point. Anyone know when this is likely to hit the shelves. anyone read japanese? Hannants have them in their "future release" section, so it usually means it will be vailable within the next 3-4 months. No price yet though. and theres going to be a J as well! http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TU02273 http://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?FULL=TU02272 Richard Edited May 29, 2008 by rjwood_uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the pics! Now for the nitpicking. Hopefully the flaps are separate since if the wing is up, the LE and TE flaps are down. Also, the windscreen center pane looks off to me (Trumpeter screwing up a windscreen - SHOCKING!). Better call Zactoman! Edited May 29, 2008 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wow that looks HOT!!! Gotta buy one of those to go with my big scale SLUF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky 01 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Must Have, Must Have, Must Have... No Money, No Money, No Money !!! Must Have, Must Have, Must Have... No Money, No Money, No Money !!! STILL Must Have, Must Have, Must Have... No Money, No Money, No Money !!! STILL Must Have, Must Have, Must Have... No Money, Big Stash, No Money, Big Stash, No Money, Big Stash !!!!! STILL MUST HAVE !!!!! Argh... "Check Six....." Spooky. P.S.: To "EDUARD-company"; start working on a nice BIGED issue !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Anybody want to start putting in a wish list for Fightertown Decals for these gunfighters?... -brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Marines!!! DN 150852 i love those markings (same as the academy 1/72 E Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Anybody want to start putting in a wish list for Fightertown Decals for these gunfighters?... -brian VMFA-333 VF-111 Edited May 29, 2008 by dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Anybody want to start putting in a wish list for Fightertown Decals for these gunfighters?... -brian VMF(AW)-312 Checkerboards. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 VMF(AW)-312 Checkerboards.Tom ah!! nice one Tom! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeskiM Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 It does look like the holes are there for the Winder rails; I am guessing the rails are there, but just not on these pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Oh man, I will have to buy one...ah maybe two of these. Very nicely done Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Oh man, I will have to buy one...ah maybe two of these. Very nicely done :P Mike The Trumpeter F-8E really looks like a very good kit. But about the intake, I have some concerns, as it looks too flat like it is the case with the A-7 sisters. Greetings Christian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Better effort than the A-7, however Zactoman can still make some bucks on this one with an intake and a canopy... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 This may be one of their best releases ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 This may be one of their best releases ever. agreed! Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thetoe17 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Well, I wanted to be the first, but let me be the third.... :P "WAAAAAH! WAAAAAAAH! The _____________ (insert minor criticism here) isn't right! WAAAAAAAH! This kit is unbuildable!" JK. I'm really excited about this one. Guess I better build those 4 Hasegawa 1/48 Crusaders I have so I don't have to feel guilty about getting this guy! Edited May 29, 2008 by thetoe17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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