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RF-8 Crusader Models
Updated February 22, 2010
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The above contributed by J.J. McKenna
A 1/72 scale RF-8G built by Julien Dixon, a modeler from the UK. He modified a Hasegawa kit (probably F-8E) using a cast resin conversion kit by RVHP, a Czech company. I've seen those shots elsewhere besides his Photobucket album, can't remember where. The paint job dates to the '71 and '72 cruises.
-Jerry Nolan (VFP-63)
This was one of the aircraft we had on our 1971 deployment. The color scheme was one that I came up with. My Air Force exchange pilot made fun of the SAC "racing stripe" I had put on. But since I was in charge, I had 51% of the vote. If you find out where this model is, and who made it, let me know.
Scott Ruby (VFP-63 pilot) [I looked at the site; appears to be British. A "group build" apparently is just that; a group builds a model in a certain length of time in a contest. At least, that is how it seems to me...JJ McKenna--Check out the site: Aircraft Resource Center ]
Someone did a great job on that model. It's from VFP-63 Det 3 aboard USS MIDWAY in 1971. It had Lt Jerry Brown's name on one side and Lt Paul Ringwood's on the other.
Below is one of her mates that I built when we got back from that cruise, though it's suffered the pangs and dings of a few worldwide moves since then. I don't remember what brand of kit it was, but I believe it was an F-8C or E and had to be sculpted into an RF8G using modeling clay. I'm gonna take it back into the barn for rework one of these days! I've got the left horizontal stab around here somewhere.
Mugs Morgan (Air Force exchange pilot with VFP-63)
- A nice model: RF-8A VFP-62 number 910 (BuNo 146871) by Mike Dudley -[Webmaster's Note: This model represents the plane flown by VFP-62 CO, Cdr. Ecker, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. See "Cuban Missile Crisis" this site]-Contributed by J.J. McKenna.
- A 1/72nd scale polyurethane resin conversion kit put out by RVHP of the Czech republic converts the 1/72 Hasagawa F-8E to the RF8. It comes with the markings for VFP-62 Bureau No. 146889 USS Enterprise DET with the black pointer and green dragon painted on the sides. The conversion kit retails for $37.00 and it also comes in the markings of "looks around" VFP-63, you know....that other photo squadron.
- Toys and Model Corporation,
41 Woodbine Street,
P.O. Box 8,
Bergenfield, N. J. 07621
Contact Sally J. Cosma, Manager for a good phone price. Telephone 210-384-4014
Email: sallycosma@worldnet.att.net or toysandmodels@worldnet.att.net -The model they are currently showing is the F8E Crusader. The scale is 1/48 W/S: 97/8" Length: 14" Catalog number C4648F3W. The price is $139.95, but there is a discount if you call directly.
- C&H Aero Miniatures also make a resin RF8 conversion kit for the 1/48 Monogram F-8E kit. It may also work on the Hasegawa F-8E as well.
- I accessed your page to check on some folks that had served in VFP-62. I noted that you had some requests for F-8 models. I can help you out. I have a model of an RF-8 that I was flying when I became the first shootdown of the Vietnam air war on 6 June 1964 over Laos.
The models can be obtained through a friend of mine living in the P.I. His name is Jack Clark and he can have models custom made for you of just about any model aircraft you want.
At the Crusader Reunion last year, here in Pensacola, we had among our door prizes two custom F-8 models. Both have received them and are well pleased. I have also attached a picture of my model. Hope this helps you out.
Chuck Klusmann
candek@bellsouth.net
(Chuck flew F-8's from 1962-1968, flying with VF-191, VFP-63, and VX-4. He Flew nearly every model except the J and I. -Webmaster)
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Click here to find out HOW TO GET YOUR JACK CLARK MODEL
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