F-8 Crusader - Mk.F5A Ejection Seat US Navy (Early) - 1/48
€10.80
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During its operational history, the F-8 crusader has been equiped with 3 types of ejection seat. From 1962, the early Vought seats started to be replaced by Martin-Baker Mk.F5A seats. Even if these seat have the Mk.5 designation, those for the Crusader had specific features like the shape of the extractor parachute container or the squared main parachute protection. In 1968, the zero-zero Mk.F7A version, started to replace the older seats.
This item is a scale down replica of the Mk.F5A seat. Extensive research made it possible to accurately replicate all characteristic details like the US Navy harness or the soft type surviving kit. These parts will advantageously replace plastic kit parts.
Parts for assembly and painting
Recommanded kit: 1/48 Hasegawa
During its operational history, the F-8 crusader has been equiped with 3 types of ejection seat. The early versions F-8A, B et early C were fitted with original Vought seats but, when the l'US Navy decided in 1962 to replace all its ejection seats with Martin-Baker ones, the Vought seats were removed and Mk.F5A seats were mounted. Even if these seat have the Mk.5 designation, those for the Crusader had specific features like the shape of the extractor parachute container or the squared main parachute protection resulting in the official designation being Mk.F5A. In 1968, the Mk.F7A version which, had a zero-zero ejection capability, started to replace the older seats.
This item is a scale down replica of the Mk.F5A seat. All characteristic details like the US Navy harness or the soft type surviving kit have been precisely reproduced. These parts will advantageously replace plastic kit parts. It just need painting for a convincing look. Even if we recommand some specific kit to use these sets, some adjustment may be necessary to fit properly.
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Data sheet
- Product Type
- Resin parts to assemble and to paint
- Scale
- 1/48
- Number of Parts
- 2
- Timeframe
- Post WWII
Vietnam War - Content
- Instructions
Resin Parts
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During its operational history, the F-8 crusader has been equiped with 3 types of ejection seat. From 1962, the early Vought seats started to be replaced by Martin-Baker Mk.F5A seats. Even if these seat have the Mk.5 designation, those for the Crusader had specific features like the shape of the extractor parachute container or the squared main parachute protection. In 1968, the zero-zero Mk.F7A version, started to replace the older seats.
This item is a scale down replica of the Mk.F5A seat. Extensive research made it possible to accurately replicate all characteristic details like the US Navy harness or the soft type surviving kit. These parts will advantageously replace plastic kit parts.
Parts for assembly and painting
Recommanded kit: 1/48 Hasegawa