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Trumpeter 1/32 Crusader - windscreen fit problems ?

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Musicman59 - 13 Apr 2009 01:36 GMT
a review from FSM states that the windscreen has some issues.   anyone
build the kit who can share what the problem is and how they fixed it?

Thx - Craig

Trumpeter 1/32 scale F-8E Crusader
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Larry Schramm
Kit: No. 02272 Scale: 1/32
Manufacturer: Trumpeter, from Stevens International, 856-435-1555
Price: $149.95
Comments: Injection molded, 382 parts (26 photoetched), decals
Pros: Good overall fit; nice detail especially in the wheel wells and
gun bays
Cons: Ill-fitting windscreen; incomplete decals (no ejection seat
triangles or rescue arrows)
Issue published: April 2009
Rufus - 13 Apr 2009 01:54 GMT
> a review from FSM states that the windscreen has some issues.   anyone
> build the kit who can share what the problem is and how they fixed it?
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> triangles or rescue arrows)
> Issue published: April 2009

Might want to check this:

http://www.zactomodels.com/html/A-7/A-7%20Combo.htm

...if I were building this kit, I'd buy the whole lineup.

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Dave Williams - 14 Apr 2009 00:07 GMT
>> a review from FSM states that the windscreen has some issues.   anyone
>> build the kit who can share what the problem is and how they fixed it?
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> ...if I were building this kit, I'd buy the whole lineup.

The Zactoman sets are for the A-7, which is completely different than the
F-8.  None of that stuff works on the F-8.  About all the aircraft have in
common is that both were made by Vought and late remanufactured Crusaders
used A-7 main gear.

Dave
Rufus - 14 Apr 2009 01:40 GMT
>>> a review from FSM states that the windscreen has some issues.   anyone
>>> build the kit who can share what the problem is and how they fixed it?
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> Dave

...dang...my bust...back to my red tube...

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someone@some.domain - 14 Apr 2009 02:48 GMT
>>>> a review from FSM states that the windscreen has some issues.   anyone
>>>> build the kit who can share what the problem is and how they fixed it?
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>....dang...my bust...back to my red tube...

so that's what all that scratchin' up north is.
 
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