1/48 F9F-8T

plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 10:45 AM

Darren

This must be the Kitty Hawk kit? I just got one on sale from Squadron. How was the overall fit and quality? It looks decent in the box. I've heard of some fit issues with their Voodoo.

Looks like you did an outstanding job.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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TarnShip

Member since
March 2005
From: near Nashville, TN

Posted by TarnShip on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 12:48 PM

It was open for both take off and landing with the Single Seater. And since they tried to "train the same way they would fly", it should be the same with the Two Seater. (my way of saying I can't find a landing photo right quick of a -8T, lol)

That sure is a long travel for the canopy mechanism, though,,,,,,I wonder if they had any failures?

Going to be a great looking pair on the shelves, Darren, you must be having a blast in 1/48 land these days. "Banshees and Cougars and Panthers,,,,,,,,oh my"

Great Job, again.

Rex

almost gone

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Darren Roberts on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 5:48 AM

Thanks for the kind words. In regards to the second windscreen, I believe it's to protect the rear pilot while the canopy is open. If I recall, they left the canopy open during launch for quick egress. Or was it landing? Or both? :-) Rex should be able to chime in with the answer.

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CN Spots

Member since
February 2014
From: N. MS

Posted by CN Spots on Monday, January 12, 2015 10:44 PM

Nice and crisp!

I'm not familiar with that jet... why does it has the second windscreen inside the canopy?

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Monday, January 12, 2015 10:30 PM

Very purrty!!!!

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Monday, January 12, 2015 10:10 PM

I was wondering if you were having the same issues as the last one. Love that scheme.

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jelliott523

Member since
January 2014
From: Nampa, Idaho

Posted by jelliott523 on Monday, January 12, 2015 6:37 PM

Nice work!

On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects! Smile

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

1/48 F9F-8T

Posted by Darren Roberts on Monday, January 12, 2015 6:31 PM

This is my second Twogar that I've built. This one was to make the masters for an intake trunking set for Steel Beach. I knew to use Tamiya Extra Thin cement on this one, so it didn't fall apart. Decals were from Furball. I can't wait for the single seater. There are so many schemes to do!