Tamiya 1:48 Douglas Skyraider AD-6 A-1H

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American assault aircraft in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the US Douglas A-1H Cold War Skyraider together with the pilot. Skyraiders were one of the last active piston-engined aircraft in the world. The Navy of the United States introduced them to service in 1946, and the last of them retired at the end of the 60s. The A-1H had as many as 15 knots of armament, making them extremely versatile and deadly. They could have been armed with a variety of weapons, from non-routed rockets to napalm bombs. They did a great job of supporting ground units and escorts of air cavalry helicopters.

In the box there are 6 frames with elements of the aircraft, a frame with a clear fairing of the cabin and decals (allow reconstruction of the machine from one of the squadrons of the VA-25 the First of the Fleet, VA-52 Knight Riders or VA-176. Thunderbolts during the Vietnam War).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya spray AS-16, AS-20 (hull, camouflage, armament)
• Tamiya X-11 + XF-16 (1: 1) or AS-12 spray (wing edge)
• Tamiya XF-1 (nose, engine cover, wheels)
• Tamiya XF-24 (cockpit interior)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit, propeller)
• Tamiya XF-56 (engine)
• Tamiya X-10 + XF-10 (exhaust, 1: 1 ratio)
• Tamiya XF-2 (chassis components, aerodynamic brake chambers)
• Tamiya X-10 (plot)
• Tamiya X-11 (aluminum elements and hydraulics)

Remote:

• Tamiya X-1 (viewfinder)
• Tamiya X-2 (helmet)
• Tamiya XF-51 (air cover)
• Tamiya XF-24 (belts)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.