AREA 88 : "Shin Kazama" (F-8E Crusader)

1
October 4, 2016
Wing tip separated
2
October 4, 2016
Wing folded and interior drilled out and scratch built
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October 22, 2016
Cockpit painted and some photoetched pieces added
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October 23, 2016
Cockpit being assembled
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November 20, 2016
Cockpit dry fit in place
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November 20, 2016
Cockpit and air intake assembly glued in place
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November 20, 2016
Fit looks good
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November 21, 2016
I know Crusader's sit low on the back wheels... but I added weight, just in case! Glued in place and added a brace behind it to be sure.
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November 21, 2016
Fuselage glued together. It's a very tight fit, but I clamped the nose to ensure there's minimal gap between the wall and the air intake.
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November 26, 2016
A bit of pity, sanded and primed
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November 26, 2016
Hmmm... can still see a bit of the seam. Needs more work.
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November 26, 2016
Not bad, but a little more work needs ere too.
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November 27, 2016
Added a bit more putty. Looks like more sanding.
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January 1, 2017
Sanding done and several coats of white paint applied to the underbelly.
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January 1, 2017
Not bad, but I had a bit of a drip/run problem with the paint around the tail and the nose cone. Hopefully I caught them quickly enough to paint them away.

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This build is part of my Area 88 project "Shin Kazama". The build features Shin's classic Vaught F-8E "Crusader"painted in grey with blue trim and a white undercarriage.

AREA 88 : Shin Kazama

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