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F-8S "Super Crusader" - Ultimate USN Dogfighter - Done P. 6

Started by Spino, April 06, 2025, 03:02:49 PM

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chrisonord

The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

Spino

When I get the F/A-17 (Convair 201) finished, I may do an F-8H Crusader III as mentioned in the backstory.  It's going to be hard to resist, especially after how well this one turned out.

Wardukw

That turned out so good matey ..she's sleak as glass  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Spino

Quote from: Wardukw on May 12, 2025, 02:19:53 AMThat turned out so good matey ..she's sleak as glass  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Thanks!  Honestly it's probably one of the best models I've ever done, how ironic that it's a what-if and it's almost entirely 3D-printed  ;D

HarryPhishnuts

Outstanding.  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

I've got a plan for a F-8 derivative based on the Vought Super F-1000 proposal which is going to require a fair amount of 3D printing. After seeing this I'm feeling much better that it can be done now.
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are - Buckaroo Banzai

George the Cat

Quote from: Spino on May 07, 2025, 02:05:52 PMCanopy is on now, just waiting for the paint to dry and then I'm calling this one done.

And very well you have done too.
You fall right over and pick yourself up and start right over again: Ginger Rogers

Wardukw

Quote from: Spino on May 12, 2025, 05:47:03 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on May 12, 2025, 02:19:53 AMThat turned out so good matey ..she's sleak as glass  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Thanks!  Honestly it's probably one of the best models I've ever done, how ironic that it's a what-if and it's almost entirely 3D-printed  ;D
;D  ;)
We've  all got one of those builds bud ...mine was a AMT 1950 Mercury coupe ..best model I think I ever made and one I really want to repeat .
Ya did great with this one matey ..wonder what the future holds 😆
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Spino

Quote from: Wardukw on May 13, 2025, 01:49:08 AMYa did great with this one matey ..wonder what the future holds 😆

Hopefully more stuff that turns out as good as this or even better  ;D

I've got the Super Tomcat 21 to finish, along with the Kestrel, the superprops, and hopefully an F-8H at some point.  I also have some kits in the stash and another 3D printed model that shall remain classified for the time being.  I really enjoy this stuff, especially when it turns out well.  It's a far cry from the sloppy modeling I did as a youngster (though most of you folks would probably consider me one now   :lol: ).  That reminds me, I've got another Tomcat model that is getting a facelift, because it has a special place for me.  It's the first model plane I ever had.  Surprisingly it has survived this long, so as I am working on the ST21 I'll also be trying to make this one look more presentable.

Wardukw

Quote from: Spino on May 13, 2025, 05:29:32 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on May 13, 2025, 01:49:08 AMYa did great with this one matey ..wonder what the future holds 😆

Hopefully more stuff that turns out as good as this or even better  ;D

I've got the Super Tomcat 21 to finish, along with the Kestrel, the superprops, and hopefully an F-8H at some point.  I also have some kits in the stash and another 3D printed model that shall remain classified for the time being.  I really enjoy this stuff, especially when it turns out well.  It's a far cry from the sloppy modeling I did as a youngster (though most of you folks would probably consider me one now   :lol: ).  That reminds me, I've got another Tomcat model that is getting a facelift, because it has a special place for me.  It's the first model plane I ever had.  Surprisingly it has survived this long, so as I am working on the ST21 I'll also be trying to make this one look more presentable.
I got I think 3 48th Tomcats even tho one is missing it's cockpit..so make that 2.5 Tomcats 😆
Well cockpit..entire front fuselage..so yeah ..2.5  :thumbsup:
These I have zero ideas for presently as they very large in 48th and large is not the space I've got left and also ..zero ideas in general..I did however come up with an idea for my Revell Sterman today and I'm liking it ..that's definitely on the cards now 😂
I'm gonna be rather interested in your Super Tomcat matey ...not saying ..but it might give me some ideas  ;)
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Spino

Quote from: Wardukw on May 13, 2025, 11:12:39 PMI got I think 3 48th Tomcats even tho one is missing it's cockpit..so make that 2.5 Tomcats 😆
Well cockpit..entire front fuselage..so yeah ..2.5  :thumbsup:
These I have zero ideas for presently as they very large in 48th and large is not the space I've got left and also ..zero ideas in general..I did however come up with an idea for my Revell Sterman today and I'm liking it ..that's definitely on the cards now 😂
I'm gonna be rather interested in your Super Tomcat matey ...not saying ..but it might give me some ideas  ;)

My Super Tomcat is getting near done, needs decals and a complete weapons fit but that's about it.  That Tomcat you have that is missing an entire front fuselage - wonder if you could put the front end of an F-15 on it.  Like this:

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