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RF-8 Crusader Models
Updated December 13, 2007
- 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.
- 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)
Click photos below to enlarge
Click here to find out HOW TO GET YOUR JACK CLARK MODEL
- 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.
- Email the -VFP-62 Webmaster to send a comment or contribution for this page.
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