Academy 1/72 USN F-8E VF-162 "The Hunters" Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Academy 1/72 USN F-8E VF-162 &quot;The Hunters&quot; Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit image 53301

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Academy 1/72 USN F-8E VF-162 "The Hunters" Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Brand: Academy | SKU: 12521

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$51.06

Build the 'Last of the Gunfighters', the USN F-8E Crusader VF-162 'Hunters', a detailed 1/72 Academy model kit with engraved panel lines and rivets

1/72 Scale USN F-8E Crusader Model Kit
An iconic supersonic carrier fighter of the Vietnam War
Known as "The Last of the Gunfighters"
Includes decals for VF-162 "The Hunters" and VF-103 "Sluggers"
An excellent project for intermediate modellers

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Description

The Vought F-8 Crusader was a single-engine, supersonic, carrier-based air superiority jet built for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Serving principally in the Vietnam War, the Crusader gained fame as the "Last of the Gunfighters" because it was the last American fighter designed with guns as its primary weapon. Its combination of speed, agility, and firepower made it a formidable dogfighter.

This 1/72 scale kit from Academy is a detailed replica of the F-8E variant. The model features accurately detailed panel lines and rivets, a precisely detailed cockpit and landing gear, and the option to assemble the distinctive variable-incidence wing and air brake in the open or closed position. Various weaponry is included, along with decals for two U.S. Navy squadrons: VF-162 "The Hunters" and VF-103 "Sluggers".

Features

Accurately detailed panel lines and rivet details enhance realism
The cockpit and landing gear wells are precisely detailed
The fuselage air brake can be assembled in either the open or closed position
Various weaponry, including air-to-air missiles, is included
Decals are provided for two U.S. Navy squadrons: VF-162 "The Hunters" (USS Oriskany) and VF-103 "Sluggers" (USS Forrestal)
The distinctive variable-incidence wing can be positioned raised or lowered
Clear parts are included for the canopy and lights
Genuine Academy Product

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