1/48 Skyraider AD-6

The development was started in early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18, 1945. Despite the short period of the development, flight trials proved the airframe's flight characteristics satisfactory and the aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent for 598 production was signed. The name "Skyraider" was officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following year, and the distribution to units was started at the end of the same year. The Skyraider was powered by Wright R3350 radial engine yielding 2,800 horse power and equipped with three large dive brakes on the fuselage.

About 195 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Detailed landing gear, gear doors, and wheel wells.
Cockpit detail: one-piece cockpit tub, seated pilot figure, and seat.
Large selection of rockets, bombs and drop tanks provided.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam61058
Your Price:	$28.19
List Price:	$39.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 12-1/2" (31.7cm)
Length: 9-3/4" (24.8cm)

Decal Options:
1: VA-176 "Thunderbolts", s/n 37543, A/C #409, USS Intrepid, October
1966.
2: VA-25 "Fist of the Fleet", s/n 39768, A/C #577, USS Midway, June
1965.
3: VA-52 "Knight Riders", s/n 34569, A/C #300, USS Ticonderoga, April
1964.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint:
(AS12 - Bare Metal Silver)(AS16 - Light Gray)(AS20 - Insignia White)(AS6 - Olive Drab)(TS44 - Brilliant Blue)(X1 - Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X18 - Semi Gloss Black)(X2 - White)(X28 - Park Green)(X5 - Green)(X7 - Red)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF10 - Flat Brown)(XF15 - Flat Flesh)(XF2 - Flat White)(XF24 - Dark Grey)(XF3 - Flat Yellow)(XF51 - Khaki Drab)(XF56 - Metallic Grey)(XF61 - Dark Green)(XF63 - German Grey)(XF7 - Flat Red)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories