Trumpeter's 1:32 Vought F-8E Crusader is a delight to build due to its excellent engineering and the fit of the parts. This kit has a very complex engine fit including a complete series of etched metal compressor and turbine blade. This is totally unnecessary as the kit provides the intake trunk that ends in a solid wall way past the visible area which, from my walk around series, is fairly correct. You would actually need to stick your head in the intake to see the engine compressor face. I built the engine completely per the instructions and was amazed when a solid rendition of the turbine and afterburner ring was fitted behind the etched turbine wheel. Also, there is no provision to break the fuselage and display the engine. So for what purpose are we provided with all of this detail and construction work? When I build my F-100 Super Sabre I will not be adding all of the engine construction work - only the bare minimum required for display.
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