Condor Decals 1/72 F-8 Crusader Decals
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The Chance Vought F-8 Crusader is considered the last Navy gunfighter,
and this decal sheet pays homage to the type. A total of three options
are provided on this sheet, one F8U2, one F-8E, and one F-8H. All three
are colorful options, making it a challenge to decide which one to use
first.
Starting with the F8U2, this plane, BuNo 156957, is from VF-84 off of
the USS Independence. This plane has yellow flames coming off of the air
intake, with a black/yellow/black fuselage band with a yellow chevron
superimposed. The ventral fins are yellow, with black accents, as is the
rudder. The tail code of AG is black with a yellow drop shadow.
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F-8E, BuNo 146996, is from VF-24 off of the USS Hancock. This plane has
two bands of red and white checks on the tail, with a red chevron behind
the black NP tail codes. On the ventral fin are three and a half MiG-17
kill markings, and the number 449 is on the nose.
The F-8H, BuNo 148684, is from VF-111 off of the USS Shangri La. This
Crusader has a sharkmouth on the air intake, with an eye above that. The
rudder carries the standard VF-111 Sundowner marking, with the AJ tail
code being red with a white shadow. The ventral fin is white with a red
accent.
The decals appear to be well printed, with good registration. They feel
a bit thick, but should pose no serious problem and will probably blend
in nicely with a clear topcoat. My thanks to Condor
Decal for the review sample.
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