Difference between F-8E and F-8E(FN) Crusader??

[Dave Williams]

Are you doing an early or a late French Cruz?  For later ones, they had the 4 radial spokes on the AB ring, not 5, and the nozzle petal stiffeners were solid not perforated.

 

This thread shows the differences in the two Aires exhausts.  You want the second set, that matches the post-79 exhaust photo linked earlier.

 

https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/69903-aires-132-f-8-exhaust-differences/

 

Edited December 15, 2018 by Dave Williams

[Tony T]

 

Aha! So fewer radial bars on the later engines.

 

Note that the Aires 'pits depict the rectangular radarscope display at a comfortable looking reclined angle. That, in all probability, was based on a widely circulated shot of an atypical fit. Apparently most were fitted perpendicular - staring at the pilot's chest to reduce glare.

 

One of the best acquisitions is G Factor brass landing gear. I have a set and it is exquisite, and differs from the kit parts for the right gait or sit. I also have a Rhino resin seamless inlet, but it might be more trouble than a help - am planning to create a hybrid of the front kit and rear of the Rhino inlet parts.

 

There's a hideous amount of etch from Eduard which might appeal. Am using some to tart up the variable incidence wing and fuselage interior.

 

HTH

 

Tony 

[Jasta 14 addict]

20 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

Are you doing an early or a late French Cruz?  For later ones, they had the 4 radial spokes on the AB ring, not 5, and the nozzle petal stiffeners were solid not perforated.

 

This thread shows the differences in the two Aires exhausts.  You want the second set, that matches the post-79 exhaust photo linked earlier.

 

https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/69903-aires-132-f-8-exhaust-differences/

 

I'm gonna build a late F-8P.

 

20 hours ago, Tony T said:

 

Aha! So fewer radial bars on the later engines.

 

Note that the Aires 'pits depict the rectangular radarscope display at a comfortable looking reclined angle. That, in all probability, was based on a widely circulated shot of an atypical fit. Apparently most were fitted perpendicular - staring at the pilot's chest to reduce glare.

 

One of the best acquisitions is G Factor brass landing gear. I have a set and it is exquisite, and differs from the kit parts for the right gait or sit. I also have a Rhino resin seamless inlet, but it might be more trouble than a help - am planning to create a hybrid of the front kit and rear of the Rhino inlet parts.

 

There's a hideous amount of etch from Eduard which might appeal. Am using some to tart up the variable incidence wing and fuselage interior.

 

HTH

 

Tony 

I will take that into notice Tony, thank's.

[Grizly]

I used the Skyraider Model Design's conversion and decals and came up with the following build. Unfortunately, I don't think they (Skyraider Model Designs) are in business any more. Our loss. Now if someone would produce a set of Matra Magic missiles.....

[Dave Williams]

There are Magics in the Italeri Mirage kits, although I think the nose is too long, like they measured with a seeker cap, but didn’t really represent the cap.

 

Fortunately, I’ve got the Skyraider Model Designs conversion and decals squirreled away.

[Grizly]

If there is anyone out there in LSP land who is willing to part with their surplus Italeri Matra Magics (for an appropriate fee of course) I'd be most grateful. It would fill that one remaining void in my build as posted above.

[Cheetah11]

Hi Dave

 

35 minutes ago, Dave Williams said:

There are Magics in the Italeri Mirage kits, although I think the nose is too long, like they measured with a seeker cap, but didn’t really represent the cap.

 

 

 

The Magics in the Italeri kit is the right overall length, The front pair of fins are 5mm too far to the rear, giving the odd look to these missiles.

 

Nick

[Dave Williams]

18 hours ago, Cheetah11 said:

Hi Dave

 

 

The Magics in the Italeri kit is the right overall length, The front pair of fins are 5mm too far to the rear, giving the odd look to these missiles.

 

Nick

 

Thanks for the info.  That makes it an easy fix by just cutting a 5mm section off the nose and splicing it into the body.