Jul 11, 2010 #1 Vic Balshaw Major General 20,264 6,579 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra Username: Vic Balshaw First name: Vic Category: 2 – Intermediate Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Hasegawa Model Type: F-8E Crusader converted to an RF-8A (F8U-1P) - unarmed photo-reconnaissance version. My sincere thanks to Cory (Catch22) for the Squadron Signal Walk Around book, it was invaluable and contributed greatly to this build. This has been an interesting build for me as it was part kit with loads of resin parts and some surgery. Last edited: Jul 11, 2010
Username: Vic Balshaw First name: Vic Category: 2 – Intermediate Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Hasegawa Model Type: F-8E Crusader converted to an RF-8A (F8U-1P) - unarmed photo-reconnaissance version. My sincere thanks to Cory (Catch22) for the Squadron Signal Walk Around book, it was invaluable and contributed greatly to this build. This has been an interesting build for me as it was part kit with loads of resin parts and some surgery.
Jul 11, 2010 Thread starter #2 Vic Balshaw Major General 20,264 6,579 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra and for my four extras:
Jul 11, 2010 #3 B-17engineer Colonel 14,949 65 Dec 9, 2007 Revis Island. Its an absolute beauty Vic!!
Jul 11, 2010 Thread starter #4 Vic Balshaw Major General 20,264 6,579 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra Gee H you were quick out of the chocks. Thanks mate, I have to say I think it's one of my best efforts to date.
Gee H you were quick out of the chocks. Thanks mate, I have to say I think it's one of my best efforts to date.
Jul 11, 2010 #7 Gnomey Globetrotting Surgeon General Staff Mod 68,630 7,946 Nov 28, 2004 London/ Southsea / Royal Deeside, UK www.flickr.com Good work Vic!
Jul 11, 2010 #8 Lucky13 Forum Mascot 47,889 24,370 Aug 21, 2006 In my castle.... Awesome bird Vic, awesome! Loooove the F-8, done her great justice mate!
Jul 11, 2010 #9 Njaco The Pop-Tart Whisperer 22,262 1,787 Feb 19, 2007 Southern New Jersey Vic that is an awesome job, just stunning! The subtle weathering - you really nailed it!
Jul 11, 2010 #10 Lucky13 Forum Mascot 47,889 24,370 Aug 21, 2006 In my castle.... Come to think about it.....why not call it quits and stop showing us the real thing....where's the model?
Come to think about it.....why not call it quits and stop showing us the real thing....where's the model?
Jul 11, 2010 #11 vikingBerserker Lieutenant General 28,790 4,609 Apr 10, 2009 South Carolina Outstanding!!
Jul 11, 2010 #12 Airframes Benevolens Magister 62,440 11,598 Aug 24, 2008 Cheshire, UK That's a real stunning model Vic. The level of weathering is just right, it looks real. Great job mate.
That's a real stunning model Vic. The level of weathering is just right, it looks real. Great job mate.
Jul 11, 2010 #13 Wildcat Major 9,244 1,278 Apr 11, 2005 South East Queensland Fantastic looking model Vic, well done mate!
Jul 11, 2010 #14 hawkeye2an Staff Sergeant 1,248 408 Mar 18, 2009 St Joseph, Missouri Sharp looking bird, thanks for sharing, WELL DONE !!!!
Jul 11, 2010 Thread starter #16 Vic Balshaw Major General 20,264 6,579 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra Thank you so much gentlemen for the kind words, there very much appreciated................... Last edited: Jul 31, 2010
Jul 11, 2010 #17 lesofprimus Brigadier General 18,831 46 Jul 27, 2004 Long Island Native in Mississippi ihatemeatballs.com Just plain excellent work Vic, nice job man...
Jul 12, 2010 #18 tonyb Senior Airman 303 1 Apr 13, 2010 Melbourne She's an absolute bloody beauty Vic! Terrific job mate and nice base too.8) Cheers, Tony.
Jul 12, 2010 #19 rochie Moderator Staff Mod 22,139 6,633 Aug 9, 2006 billingham nr middlesbrough uk excellent job Vic
Jul 12, 2010 Thread starter #20 Vic Balshaw Major General 20,264 6,579 Jul 20, 2009 Canberra Many thanks to you Dan, Tony and Karl. The base was inspired by a number I have seen here on the forum and the grass that was purchased at the Model Expo. Last edited: Jul 31, 2010
Many thanks to you Dan, Tony and Karl. The base was inspired by a number I have seen here on the forum and the grass that was purchased at the Model Expo.