F-8E Crusader – Academy 1/72
Hi everybody! Here is another older build from around 2007 or 2008. It was built straight out of the box and painted with either Tamiya or Gunze-Sangyo acrylics. I believe I used a watercolor wash for the panel lines. I don’t remember exactly why I chose this kit but I think the build went very smoothly. Thanks for any comments!
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Christopher Berg-Jones said on April 12, 2021
In case anyone is wondering, I completely forgot to add the pitot tube to the nose. My mistake.
Robert Royes said on April 12, 2021
Report the missing pitot tube to maintenance control. Great looking Crusader!
Stephen W Towle said on April 12, 2021
Yeah, the last of the “Gun Fighters” or truth be told . . .
Academy makes a sweet little Crusader and Christopher you’ve proven it.
Two thumbs up.
John Healy said on April 12, 2021
I love F-8s. Thanks for sharing.
John vd Biggelaar said on April 13, 2021
Great build, Christopher.
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 13, 2021
A very nice build of a seemingly good kit, Christopher!
Peter Klin said on April 13, 2021
You nailed it!
Greg Kittinger said on April 13, 2021
A very nice, clean build. Well done!
Roberto Lúcio - Boblucio said on April 22, 2021
Dear Christopher, I have this same kit in my stash, and your building is really very inspiring to me. Great job!