Academy 1:72 Scale F-8 Crusader | VF-84 Jolly Rogers!

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  • Join me for this brand new episode where I build Academy's 1:72 F-8 Crusader into a flame nosed VF-84 Jolly Rogers Gun Fighter! I've added aftermarket Decals, Folded Wings, Gun Bays, Ejection Seat and Pilot figure. and posed it on a simple Flight Deck diorama base.
    Music: Bensound.com
    Please check me out on Instagram: I post weekly updates and work in progress content.
    Thanks,
    Brett
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  • @montyenright
    @montyenright 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great job, Brett ! Those gun ports looked a bit tough at that angle. I would have been inventing cuss words !!! And you are never boring to listen to !!! Have a great day.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you, they were a little bit of a challenge, and I'd be lying if I said no curse words were uttered, but got there in the end! Thanks for watching!

  • @petermathieson5692
    @petermathieson5692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nerves of steel. Artistry. Innovation. Imagination. You've got it all. Brilliant.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's very kind of you, not sure about the nerves of steel, but I'll take the rest! Thanks for watching!

  • @grantmiller6570
    @grantmiller6570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice build man, The Crusader is another great looking airplane.

  • @theartificerchannel2110
    @theartificerchannel2110 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome build! Love the way you added the seat at the end 👍🏻👍🏻 great masking too

  • @skyediamonds5654
    @skyediamonds5654 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very detailed & meticulous. Lots of attention if the F-8. Excellent model.

  • @ralphford4302
    @ralphford4302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job om "The Last of The Gunslingers" - you attention to detail is fantastic and the additional work done in the gear bays makes them really pop

  • @rayborg7378
    @rayborg7378 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A really superb built of the classic Mig Master.Very realistic indeed it just looks like the real thing.Its Gulf of Tonkin allover again.

  • @BayouChilehead
    @BayouChilehead หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome build! I liked the way you had panels open and the diorama was simple but nicely done!

  • @09philipr
    @09philipr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely build, BUUUT...
    PUR dust IS lethal (think mesothelioma); a mask/respirator is NFG because all that dust remains in the environment ready for you to inhale later. ALWAYS work wet: use plenty of water whilst de-blocking, sawing or sanding, that way instead of dust you have a sludge which stays in one place and can be cleaned up & flushed at the end. I have access to a sink I can work in which is the best way out; always make sure you wash any residue off your hands as well -your family & pets are worth it if you're not! ;). End of Public Service announcement. :P

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always a great reminder when it comes to resin dust.

  • @DaveyChainZ69
    @DaveyChainZ69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "The Last Gunfighter". Just scribed'. Awesome build videos. Love the sanding stick and putty to secure parts. 👍

  • @brignorth9662
    @brignorth9662 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed your build of this beautiful plane. Very impressed with how you managed to tame the intake flame decal given the compound curves and a flat decal. I have this set of decals, and that particular decal has kept it in the box for me. Yours appears painted on. Beautiful build!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching. I would be lying if I said that decal didn’t give me any trouble. I kind of gloss over it in the video, but I ran into some bad wrinkles with that decal that I couldn’t smooth out with decal solution. I ended up needing to sand the wrinkles smooth, then mix up some custom yellow paint to touch up the sanded areas. I admit there were a few times I was ready to give up, but I had a lot of encouragement from the IG community and pulled through! It was worth it in the end.

  • @gastonroca6984
    @gastonroca6984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great built, inspiring!

  • @joeokabayashi8669
    @joeokabayashi8669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most impressive work with the markings, both painted and decaled.

  • @bagocross08
    @bagocross08 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic.
    It has flames? I expect nothing less from the Navy...

  • @Majja13
    @Majja13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FANTASTIC work sir. I love the color you achieved on the top of the plane. Not to mention all the scratch building. Thank you for sharing.

  • @georgelyons9845
    @georgelyons9845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful piece of work.

  • @alantrevest2
    @alantrevest2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done.

  • @hissycatbuilds
    @hissycatbuilds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful build, very cool.

  • @jonathanhudak2059
    @jonathanhudak2059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow beautiful build of this classic gunfighter! Such colorful markings I bet that nose art decal wasn't an easy one to apply! Love all the extra details you put into it as well. 👍 I built this kit probably close to 10 years ago and it was an enjoyable build. Unfortunately my cat accidentally knocked it off the table and it suffered some damage. I still haven't tried to put it back together yet but I have at least two or three more of these in the stash waiting to be built with aftermarket decals

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! The flame decal on the nose took a little work, but wasn't as bad as you might think. Sorry to hear about your accident.

    • @jonathanhudak2059
      @jonathanhudak2059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HammerheadModelMaking you're welcome and thank you! ☺

  • @scalemodelhistory4174
    @scalemodelhistory4174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That scratchbuilding is really inspirational. Great job!

  • @ka199702
    @ka199702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have this kit in my stash as well the Hasegawa offerings - this has motivated me to bring it out and give it a go - Great job 👏 Thanks for sharing

  • @mccloysong
    @mccloysong ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Insane level of detail. on q 1/32 it would be difficult, let alone 1/72. The balls it took to drill those holes 5:40 and cut out the panel.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous when I started to drill those holes.

  • @mr.modern4419
    @mr.modern4419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet build!!! The LTV F-8U-2N Crusader is one of my favorite planes of all time. Your work here is excellent. Glad I subscribed or I might have missed this one. Thanks for sharing!!!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome, thank you, I'm glad you are subscribed and didn't miss the video. This was a fun build. I didn't know much about the F-8 before this build, I always just figured it was a faster version of the A-7, but now I'm a huge fan!

  • @brianc1701
    @brianc1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning job, as usual! Beautiful work scratchbuilding the details, especially considering the small (my preferred) scale! Can't believe you got that large yellow flame decal to conform around the intake!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'll admit, it wasn't as easy at it looked in the video, my trusty Solvaset was able to mostly get it conformed, but there were a few stubborn wrinkles that I ended up sanding down and touching up with yellow paint.

  • @TheModelorian
    @TheModelorian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive!!! 👍

  • @joeynpero7057
    @joeynpero7057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great homemade improvements, i like that

  • @lifekids9956
    @lifekids9956 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    my guy got da banger music also

  • @eddiebruv
    @eddiebruv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job.

  • @navalfighters2545
    @navalfighters2545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for use my decal

  • @michaelbell9697
    @michaelbell9697 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, love this one. It seems that the yellow intake decals are a bit darker than the yellow you used on the rest of the aircraft. Other than that it really looks amazing, thanks for sharing!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, I tried to get a good match, but ultimately they don't quite line up. I have since discovered some new paints and I'd love to revisit this kit! Thanks for watching!

  • @normansmith8184
    @normansmith8184 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What ho Brett. Great build as usual. As an older jet I must say the Crusader is a nice looker. I must check what the difference is between that and the Corvair or is it Corsair. They look alike. Great stuff sir.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They do look alike, they were both built by Vaught, just served different roles.

  • @philippedoyon8110
    @philippedoyon8110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tout simplement superbe quel travaille j'admire

  • @neilhaas
    @neilhaas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this jet fighter nice model. I want this jet of my own as a die cast model. 👍🤗😀😊🤩🤠😁💘❤️⭐🌟🌠🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @25hanusia
    @25hanusia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super!

  • @Elias_kemi
    @Elias_kemi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    U just got s a new follower brother:)

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate that!! Thanks for watching and the sub!

  • @nullofthenull
    @nullofthenull 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos they are great

  • @michaelgrey7854
    @michaelgrey7854 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice build but VF-84 never flew the F-8E. They only flew the F-8C. But otherwise good job and well done.

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are correct, nice catch. This kit is the only modern kit of the F-8 in this scale and I wasn't really prepared to back date it to an earlier airframe in addition to the other modifications I made to the kit, but perhaps one day I'll revisit it to make it more accurate.

  • @DrewsModels
    @DrewsModels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build! I enjoyed this kit and you did an amazing job! What kind of tape did you use to mask the canopy? Take care. Drew

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I used cellophane tape on the canopy, scotch tape.

    • @DrewsModels
      @DrewsModels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HammerheadModelMaking thanks Brett! Might be a bit easier than Tamiya tape to see the lines!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DrewsModels that’s exactly why I use it!

  • @robertotamesis1783
    @robertotamesis1783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most F-8H Crusader I have built , were not accurate , mostly they had round radome base not oblong w/ c was the common errors in most kits , even resin kits don't provide those correction . 🤔

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wasn’t aware of that shape issue.

    • @dareljohnson2860
      @dareljohnson2860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish Sword would do early, round radome F-8's. With an RF-8 variant.

  • @robertjensen1438
    @robertjensen1438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just a comment for the algorithm.

  • @kevinduck4100
    @kevinduck4100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you mix all your paints and if you’re like me and only have one air brush, how do you do it without having to get up every ten mins?

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I generally try not mix custom colors, I will often just use a paint straight from the pot, the only times I do any mixing will be to add a little black or white to the base color for some modulation, and I do that right in the airbrush. I assume you mean by getting up every 10 minutes its to clean your airbrush. I keep cleaning supplies at my work station. If I'm switching colors often in an airbrush session, I will generally run some thinner through the airbrush first, then follow up with water before switching to the next color, I have a small box that I use to capture all the overspray from the cleaning so that it's not going all over the place. Also, I generally use acrylic paints so I don't need strong chemicals for cleaning, usually some Isopropyl alcohol is strong enough.

    • @kevinduck4100
      @kevinduck4100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HammerheadModelMaking thx

  • @snork44
    @snork44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What airbrush do you use?

  • @girolamolorusso
    @girolamolorusso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hallo dear.
    I dislike this video because the model is the WRONG version.
    The VF-84 NEVER used the E model (Academy Model) . The Bu. No. of the decals was a F-8C 145562 , conversion in a second time in K .
    please for the next time more research of history. Ok, this is a hobby but, never forget the right stuff

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello, thank you for your feedback. You are 100 % correct that I modeled the incorrect version of the F-8 for this project. But it wasn't for a lack of research. I just wasn't prepared to make the changes necessary to backdate the Academy Kit. And as a modeler I've never been super concerned with getting every aspect of a project absolutely correct. On top of that 1:72 scale is still relatively new to me, and I'm not fully confident in my scratch building skills, but should I repeat this livery, perhaps in 1:48 scale (the flames are super cool) I may try to represent the aircraft more accurately. Thank you for watching regardless and providing feedback, that is what helps me to improve. Cheers!
      Brett

    • @girolamolorusso
      @girolamolorusso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my criticisms only go in one direction. Improve and improve.
      I have been doing modeling for over thirty years and historical research is very important.
      i am sure in the future you will do better.
      Don't worry I've seen worse things ...

  • @user-dk7lm9cv9z
    @user-dk7lm9cv9z 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Μπράβο φίλε εξαιρετική δουλειά γιατί οι επιφάνειες του crusader ιδίως ο αεραγωγός είναι δύσκολες το λέω από την πείρα μου γιατί έχω φτιάξει αρκετά μοντέλα του απογόνου του crusader...του Corsair A-7H/E το οποίο έχει υπηρετήσει στην πολεμική αεροπορία της Ελλάδος...Σου προτείνω να φτιάξεις έναν επετειακό πανέμορφο κουρσάρο της Ελληνικής πολεμικής αεροπορίας!!!

    • @HammerheadModelMaking
      @HammerheadModelMaking  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much, I definitely want to do an A-7 at some point!

  • @MVeminor7
    @MVeminor7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy your videos. Thanks