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Leading Observer

February 17, 2023, 02:30:14 PM
This group build finally gives me the reason to build at least one of the F8U-? I have in the stash :thumbsup:
LO


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DogfighterZen

#1
February 17, 2023, 05:56:39 PM
Not enough Crusaders around here... i'm sure this will be good!  :thumbsup:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

Leading Observer

#2
February 19, 2023, 04:14:27 AM
Found the kits, and ordered some extras and even have ideas for the paint schemes :mellow:
LO


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Gondor

#3
February 19, 2023, 04:18:43 AM
So no Knights in the Middle East then?

Gondor
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Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Old Wombat

#4
February 19, 2023, 04:48:55 AM
The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar) or the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller) evolved to fight the heathen Saracens in the 1950's? :unsure:

Could be an entry in that! :thumbsup:



But probably not mine. :rolleyes:
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veritas ad mortus veritas est

Dizzyfugu

#5
February 19, 2023, 05:59:19 AM
'Saders are always an option, esp. in non-US service.  :thumbsup:

Leading Observer

#6
March 02, 2023, 01:59:57 PM
The starting point:
LO


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zenrat

#7
March 03, 2023, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on February 19, 2023, 04:48:55 AMThe Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar) or the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller) evolved to fight the heathen Saracens in the 1950's? :unsure:

Could be an entry in that! :thumbsup:



But probably not mine. :rolleyes:

Alternate time line:  Following the end of WW2 Jewish survivors of the camps and refugees head to central Australia where a Zionist homeland had been set up before the war (this was an actual proposal).  Militant Christian Soldiers claiming descent from Crusaders, Templars etc gather under the cross of St John and attempt to carve a homeland for themselves based on Jerusalem...

Holy War GB anyone?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Captain Canada

#8
March 07, 2023, 06:13:37 PM
Woah !
CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?

Wardukw

#9
March 07, 2023, 08:28:21 PM
Damn!! ...a lovely pile there  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
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Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

AeroplaneDriver

#10
March 07, 2023, 08:55:50 PM
Love the Crusader.  Had a good work buddy who retired a good while back who flew them in the Navy in Vietnam.  So many cool photos shared.  A classic Fighter.  Looking forward to this one. 
So I got that going for me...which is nice....

Leading Observer

#11
March 22, 2023, 01:06:19 PM
Quick question - anyone know if nose weights are required to stop the model being a tail sitter?
LO


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Wardukw

#12
March 22, 2023, 04:38:09 PM
LO mate I don't think so..ive had a couple of Corsair 2s and their landing is extremely close in design and they've never needed weights .
When loaded out the weight is closer to the front because the in board weapons mounts are pushing weight forward .
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Mossie

#13
March 23, 2023, 12:37:54 AM
There's any easy test.  Tape the major components together then balance it on a pencil.  If the tipping point is behind the main gear, you'll need nose weight.

As Duky says, you should be okay as the Crusader has quite a long forward fuselage.  I'd especially check the Crusader III as resin kits as a slightly thicker bit here or there can change the weight distribution.
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Leading Observer

#14
June 04, 2023, 12:05:02 AM
Crusader III virtually finished - some small adjustments to be done and the wing fixed in position

LO


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