mynameismatt Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hi All, I've been a lurker for awhile, but thought I'd post a few questions. So I just finished a 1/32 F-8E, its a nice kit, and I had alot of fun with it. It makes me interested in the Fisher conversion. Would I be correct in thinking that I could also use it for a D,H, or K models? I know it is specifically a C conversion, but I'm fairly certain the the D is similar to the C, with the IR sensor on the nose, and the H,K are upgrades of C and D models. The other problem is decals. All I know are the Zotz decals for VF-84 and VF-111. Are there any more for this conversion that I am aware of, or are in the pipeline? If I make a D,H, or K, it could be a chance for me to try custom decals...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecaptain Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 WELCOME to LSP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 From what I know the E and J had the bigger radar, so I don't see why it wouldn't work for the others! I'm not sure about the bulge on the wing spine, or the radar vents! The Walk Around book shows a H with 3 vents insted of 4. The next time I use the Fisher set I think I'll just cut the top bulge on the wing and fill it, replacing the whole center section takes to long and if you don't get it right the leading edge flaps will look off! I'd say get the info you think is good and go for it! It is a nice kit, hope the A-7 is the same! HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hi! Unfortunately, you're not the only one moaning because of the lack of Crusader decals.... I believe that Victory with the Marines set and the two sets from Zotz (including the F-8C one) are the only sets that were released up to now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hi can any one tel me were and what F8 type this is cant find the Live photo story about this I think it is a early version. thx johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 and this picture say maybe more lol not muche to get any Idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Stoner Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Looking through the limited resources, I'd say it's a C! Due to the AOA on the right side! I have photos of a D and H both with out the angle of attack on the nose, but this is just a guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It has the early Vought seat, so it is very early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Looking through the limited resources, I'd say it's a C! Due to the AOA on the right side! I have photos of a D and H both with out the angle of attack on the nose, but this is just a guess! I'm with you it's a "C". The early use of the probe on top of the nose for yaw is a "C" feature from what I can tell as well. Amazingly enough it was replaced with a piece of string if needed! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thx for the info hope to find some more good photo's of the early F8. johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Johan, You will want Harold's "AMS Resin"; Vought Ejection Seat if you do an early C model. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I have one ask for you here. Is it better to use F-8E kit for Fisher conversion F-8C version? I thin E version is better to use due to its smaller horizontal stabs. Am I right? Thanks Pavel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I have one ask for you here. Is it better to use F-8E kit for Fisher conversion F-8C version? I thin E version is better to use due to its smaller horizontal stabs. Am I right? Thanks Pavel I have not looked at the "J" kit but if it does have the larger horizontal stabilizers then the answer is; Yes. Also did they do the leading edge flaps correctly in the "J" kit? If so then that would be another reason to use the "E" kit. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I have not looked at the "J" kit but if it does have the larger horizontal stabilizers then the answer is; Yes.Also did they do the leading edge flaps correctly in the "J" kit? If so then that would be another reason to use the "E" kit. Barry Hi Barry Thanks for your answer. It´s like I thought. Thanks Pavel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timvkampen Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hi All, I've been a lurker for awhile, but thought I'd post a few questions. So I just finished a 1/32 F-8E, its a nice kit, and I had alot of fun with it. It makes me interested in the Fisher conversion. Would I be correct in thinking that I could also use it for a D,H, or K models? I know it is specifically a C conversion, but I'm fairly certain the the D is similar to the C, with the IR sensor on the nose, and the H,K are upgrades of C and D models. The other problem is decals. All I know are the Zotz decals for VF-84 and VF-111. Are there any more for this conversion that I am aware of, or are in the pipeline? If I make a D,H, or K, it could be a chance for me to try custom decals...... The decals are limited for the earlier models. For the C, only the Zotz is on the market. It would be nice to see more C, D, H and K decals. The Marines VMFA-321 for example (F-8K Black Barons). Also, in the future Fisher might come with a conversion for the E itself. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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