Archer Fine Transfers Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Comparing the Revell A-8 to the Hasegawa A-8, I noticed that the Revell kit features armored cockpit and canopy armor. I wasn't aware that this armor existed because I've never seen a photo or ever heard it mentioned. Was this a field modification or factory build? Was it commonplace or rare? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Woody MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 The A-8/R8 was similar to the A-8/R2, but fitted with heavy armour including 30 mm (1.2 in) canopy and windscreen armour and 5 mm (0.20 in) cockpit armour. They added the armour for head on attacks on the bomber streams. Archer Fine Transfers, Scale32, MARU5137 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) Most likely a field mod used on Sturmstaffel 1 a/c. Edited January 8 by MikeMaben Archer Fine Transfers and Scale32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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