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24 2 January, 13:10
Rando
Very nice! How was it to build?
2 January, 13:34
TV_scalemodels
Thanks! It was really nice, it is a limited run type kit though. I publish build video in next two days, so more material and feelings in that.
2 January, 19:17
Rando
My hope is we get a 1/48 release for the RF-8 and early version F-8s (A/B/C etc.) in the future. Seeing this released by Sword gave me a little hope for that.
2 January, 19:39
TV_scalemodels
I would like to see those too, but I wouldn't mind new tooled 1/48 E Crusader either...
3 January, 15:57
Rando
Same! Should be easy enough if whoever makes it just follows through on what it seemed Hasegawa intended to do, since they put a mold break just before the gear bay to accommodate future changes to the forward fuselage. Somebody seriously needs to make that happen.
3 January, 16:25
TV_scalemodels
Crusader seems to be under rated aircraft for some reason.

The build/final reveal video:
Youtube Video
 
4 January, 14:55
Rando
Great build video! Might give this one a try sometime.

And indeed it is, it's my favorite plane but maybe it just doesn't look as cool as F-14s or F-35s so Mr. Tamiya won't bless us with one.
4 January, 15:55
TV_scalemodels
Thanks! If Crusader is your favourite aircraft you must get this. It is one of my favourite aircraft too. I think Crusader looks much better than F-35. But Crusader was used in too few countries or something therefore it is not so popular. There is no hope that Tamiya would do one..
4 January, 17:19
Rando
I'll be sure to get it then, TV 🙂 I like how you had an RF-101 to compare it to, that's another big favorite. I have two RVHP conversion kits so I can build both RF-8 variants in1/48.

Since the wing can't be raised OOB on the Sword release, I was reluctant to buy it, but maybe I can build it in flight or raise the wing like I did on my current Crusader project.
4 January, 17:52
TV_scalemodels
I only have 1/48 vacuform RF-8 conversion and decals for A variant. Let's see if I dare to start it sometime..

I think the RF-101 is the best looking Voodoo. The Valom was a lot of work and much more limited run kit issues than in this Crusader.

Not all the Crusaders have to be wings raised. In flight plane is good option. I started to build the A-variant with raised wing..

4 January, 19:04
Rando
Yeah I do love the Voodoo, I have a vac and a resin conversion for the RF-101C.

And you're right, I just think since the variable incidence wing is so unique to the Crusader, it adds a lot of visual interest to a model. Looking forward to seeing how your wing-raising adventure goes with the A!
4 January, 21:48

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