Thaipaperwork WIP

[NOBI]

Beta build of nose section is done as attached picture, everything go very well with internal frame. I rarely build model with internal frame but this model is going very well without problem

I use photo glossy paper to print and build. I never see a real F-8 Crusader, so I don't know exactly that real surface is glossy or not. Hope some aircraft's guru around here can answer :-)

[Richschindler]

Coming right along, and looking great.

[MacSongLi]

WOW, very nice work Nobi!

[RickPink65]

Originally Posted by NOBI

Beta build of nose section is done as attached picture, everything go very well with internal frame. I rarely build model with internal frame but this model is going very well without problem

I use photo glossy paper to print and build. I never see a real F-8 Crusader, so I don't know exactly that real surface is glossy or not. Hope some aircraft's guru around here can answer :-)

Coming out beautiful!! Can't wait to make it. Navy colors are always flat. As a matter of fact, almost all military aircraft have flat colors. Are you going to incorporate cabin interior? I think it would be worth it, don't you?

[RyanShort1]

Originally Posted by NOBI

Thank you very much for all words. This Crusader is commission to 1/32 scale what easy to build, no wheel well and no cockpit. I will send 1/32 scale to commissioner and reduce scale to 1/48 as the same scale of my production line, then release as commercial. Thinking to add an extra detail into 1/32 scale such as wheel well and cockpit too but not to that point yet.

Any suggestions?

@RinkPink65 seriously - take the time to read what NOBI says. He already addressed your cockpit question.

[BARX2]

I flew in the Navy in the time of the F-8 Crusader. They had glossy paint at that time. Nowadays Navy aircraft have a dull finish. By the way, watch the movie "Flight of the Crusader" if you get a chance. It's one of my favorites and pretty authentic. In the '70's they used to show a training film for air crews that showed a guy getting sucked into the intake of an F-8. Message: Be careful where you walk on the flight deck! Of course the other hazard is getting blown over the side by the thrust.

[NOBI]

Thank you very much for all words and answers. I will keep post a progress soon.

[BARX2]

Wow! I must have been half asleep when I posted that yesterday! It was Flight of the Intruder (A-6) - not Flight of the Crusader!! Sorry!

But yeah, F-8 was in the shiny paint years.

[NOBI]

Rear section of fuselage is done as attached picture. Color is too vivid due to a photo gloossy paper I was print onto.

Next is wing.

[MacSongLi]

Another great looking model. Keep up the good work.

Gary