Tamiya Models Douglas A-1H Skyraider Model Kit, ages 12 Up

One of the best model kits on the market. Easy build and very enjoyable. Fit is amazing.

Another great model from Tamiya. 99% of the parts fit together great, there were a one or two areas that were not perfect, but not a big deal if you can work with "massaging" pieces into place. The detail is great, a lot of options for finishing. A TON of ordinance, no way all of it is used so it can be saved for future models. I call myself an intermediate experienced modeler and this one has had the most detail requirements that I've done so far, if one wants a lot of detail, this has it. A solid piece that holds together well, looks great finished. Took me about 3 weeks to complete, but I took my time. This was my first model plane using an airbrush, so there is a learning curve with that, but it still came out good. Definitely not a toy, but any intermediate and above modeler will appreciate this one. Definitely recommended.

Nice! Everything but like it supposed to.

I bought this as a Christmas present for a Navy friend who flew P-3s. But he had plenty of P-3 models and he needed a challenge. This model of a Skyraider was just what he needed for his naval aircraft model collection. Wonderful detail and choice of two different squadrons to select the paint and decal from.

This model of the Skyraider seems to be rather nice & well detailed. I have not finished the assembly yet, bc it's going to take some time to do it. The detail on it looks good, but some of the colors I will change to what I remember seeing over in Vietnam. They looked a bit different seeing them launch off the carrier USS Ranger.

I had gotten this for a friend as a gift for Christmas. He is impressed with the quality of the kit and the different paint schemes available.

One of the most detailed models I could hope for.

I HAVE PART TREES , A,B,C,D,D, NO PARTS TREE " E"!. I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT I A MISING ], EC=XCEPT FOR ONE PART "E" IT CALLS FOR. I AM TRYING TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER , TAMIYA FOR THE TREE."E"

Excelente !!!

Tolles Modell

Montaje perfecto, para mí es la mejor marca de modelismo de aviación

Ottimo

This kit has been about for some years now in a variety of releases and markings, this version has been available since 1998. However, don’t let that put you off, it’s truly superb, with plenty of weapons and fuel tank options, and decals for 3 different aircraft. I guess because it’s been around for a while it’s available at a bargain price, especially when compared to more recently released 1/48 aircraft kits. Probably not ideal as a first kit, because although fairly straight forward, a little experience helps with some of the fiddlier sub-assemblies. The panel line detail is superb and belies the age of the tooling, and everything fits together accurately with very little filler needed. The transparent parts are acceptable, and decals go down nicely, although there’s not much in the way of airframe stencils. There’s plenty of aftermarket products available for this model and endless reference material on the internet, so if you want to go super-detailed you can. Personally, I built my model straight from the box other than adding a seat harness because I didn’t want to have a pilot figure. In conclusion, highly recommended. Oh, and don’t be fooled by the size of the box the kit arrives in, the Skyraider was a big aircraft, and this builds into a hefty model.