G'Day again from Oz,
As part of my son
Chris' 1/48 Jolly Rogers collection I bought this Hasegawa F8-E (FN) Crusader
with the intention of converting it back to F8-C specifications for him.
To do this I acquired a MUROC F8-C 1/2 conversion set for USD$20, Eduard cockpit
P/E and intake cover, and Cutting Edge Jolly Roger Crusader decals.
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The MUROC conversion is absolutely magnificent in detail and fits well if
you make sure to abide by the instructions and the P/E just adds to the
detail. The larger French Navy tail planes were trimmed back and rescribed
to the correct size and the double pivot leading edge slats filled on the second
seem to correct them. The model was then sprayed with Model Master
Classic white, gull grey and black with Alclad burner can. A gloss coat
was then sprayed over the entire model before decalling with the Cutting Edge
decals which were terrific. The only down side to them was the lack of USS
INDEPENDENCE decals to go on the rear fuselage above the Navy. Some minor
stencils from the kit decal sheet was used but the majority were the wrong color
so not used. I then used an acrylic wash to finish off before adding all
the little pieces.
All in all I highly recommend the MUROC conversion
and Cutting Edge decals as well as the Hasegawa kit which goes together so
well. When Chris' collection is complete we'll post images of the
entire lot.
Andrew Doppel
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