1/72 Revell Vought F-8E Crusader ReHab

[Rhino]

I have a big box of Aircraft parts. I got it from my Friend Chuck. Inside were a few models that were for play when his kids were young. Given my fondness for the Crusader, and even though I have several really nice kits to build, I could not help myself, but put the old F-8 back on her sea legs.

Having been less than lovingly stored, for many years, the inevitable damage must be repaired.

.78 Drill for brass wire "implants"

Drill out broken Nose gear

 

[Rhino]

Added ECM antenna, and prep aft fuselage for Alclad Afterburner paint!

repair Mains. used my handy Dremel to mill new parts for the Nose Gear, and compression cylinder.

No, not a nice old model, I just couldn't let it go.

Another shot of landing gear parts. the 'Loomium tube, and brass wire are for main gear actuator cylinders.

Sanding on the original Aim-9's made passable Sidewinders. I DO NOT recommend this practice!
Buy nice new ones next time!!

 

[Rhino]

Missile Pict'. OOPSIE!

I got mixed up, or something!?!

 

[moon puppy]

Got my attention!

 

[SA Dave]

:woohoo: Got my attention also

 

[ij001]

Yeah, right Bob :smack ..... THIS got my attention !!

Ian

 

[phantom II]

Ok Chris , that don't need no stinking sea legs. Just hang from that pedestal !

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Rhino]

Snow day! time for more ReHab! Ventral strakes were on backwards :smack , so I snapped 'em, drilled 'em, pinned 'em, and sanded the dickens out of them, under running water.

There's been quite a lot of sanding old gooey paint, under the faucet.
Interesting electronic bump added to the nose. Goes with the early "Iron Hand" motif!

Head on "If it Flies, It dies" view. My 2nd favorite face!

 

[Rhino]

I considered that very thing! Digging thru the Box O' Parts, I found 2/3rds of the landing gear. Besides, if I build her wheels up, I'd be more inclined to fly it around the yard. People already wonder about me!! HA!

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Rhino]

Are ALL Models Plastic? I think not!
Michelle does PR in Our Pensacola office. It appears the temperature there is less than balmy. Sorry 'Chelle!

 

[phantom II]

Hey young Rhino . Pensacola is Northern Florida . From what I remember, can tell the difference between it and Southern Georgia.

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[SA Dave]

I considered that very thing! Digging thru the Box O' Parts, I found 2/3rds of the landing gear. Besides, if I build her wheels up, I'd be more inclined to fly it around the yard. People already wonder about me!! HA!

I thought all modelers take theyr planes for a little spin :S

 

[Iron Mike]

Between those furry pix and Phantom's spelling, I'd say you guys were hittin' the rum!

Carry on, Sailor! B)

 

[phantom II]

Must have made my eyes cross

 

[Iron Mike]

Rehab and rum in the same thread. :hmmm

 

[Rhino]

I know I do, but I don't admit it so much. I have a buddy from VA-65. We get loaded and shoot scale day traps on my Egg Carrier.
I've been caught 7 times I recall. I drive my tanks too! I LOVE the actions running tracks make!! DON'T TELL ANYONE!!

 

[SA Dave]

Between those furry pix and Phantom's spelling, I'd say you guys were hittin' the rum!

Carry on, Sailor! B)

I am Efriken Spelling is just so you might understand the gist of what I mean

 

[Rhino]

I sprayed some Reefer White tonight. I'd advise, on AIM-9's, apply your white 1st. I would also not advise this masking method. Makes a mess. I'm writing it off to the pain killers I have after a minor work mishap.

Never use the old Revell Sidewinders.

 

[Rhino]

Start of Reefer White primer coat. More sanding was needed, but felt like playing with my airbrush.

In keeping with the "ReHab" theme, I painted upper & Lower surfaces in the same session :facepalm

Gotta start someplace!

Happy Modeling!