Overview
The Tamiya 1/48 Douglas Skyraider AD-6 (A-1H) captures this massive single-seat attack aircraft in its Navy configuration. The Skyraider's legendary payload capacity and long loiter time made it invaluable for close air support from Korea through Vietnam.
Tamiya's engineering delivers the Skyraider's impressive bulk with authentic detail and comprehensive weapons options that showcase this aircraft's remarkable ordnance-carrying capability.
Key Features
- Accurate 1/48 scale representation
- AD-6/A-1H Navy variant
- Detailed R-3350 engine
- Extensive ordnance options
- Navy squadron markings
- Impressive finished size
Performance Benefits
- Outstanding detail
- Excellent parts fit
- Comprehensive weapons
- Quality construction
- Historical accuracy
Usage Notes
- Intermediate to advanced modelers
- Plan ordnance configuration
- Paint cockpit first
- Use liquid cement
- Research specific loadouts
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/48
- Wingspan: Approximately 320mm
- Variant: AD-6/A-1H
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Item Number: 61058
What's Included
- Plastic model parts
- Clear canopy
- Extensive ordnance
- Decal sheet
- Instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and sprue cutters
- Sandpaper and files
- Acrylic or enamel paints
- Paint brushes or airbrush
- Primer (recommended)
Summary
The Tamiya 1/48 AD-6 Skyraider delivers impressive representation of this legendary attack aircraft with extensive ordnance options.
