Hobby 2000 48039 - 1:48 Douglas A-4N Skyhawk Ayit Early
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Douglas A-4N Skyhawk “Ayit” Early model kit in 1:48 scale
The Hobby 2000 48039 kit depicts the Israeli Air Force’s Douglas A-4N Skyhawk, known locally as “Ayit” (Eagle), in its early configuration. Based on the excellent Hasegawa tooling, the set is enhanced with premium Cartograf decals, canopy and wheel masks, finely detailed 3D printed parts, and resin gun barrels and exhaust nozzle, raising the level of realism significantly.
Kit contents:
- Hasegawa plastic kit in 1:48 scale
- Cartograf decals with Israeli Air Force markings
- Painting masks for canopy and wheels
- 3D printed detail parts
- Resin gun barrels and exhaust nozzle
- Assembly instructions and painting guide
Model specifications:
- Scale: 1:48
- Catalogue number: 48039
- Manufacturer: Hobby 2000
- Base kit: Hasegawa
- Additions: Cartograf decals, masks, 3D prints, resin guns and exhaust
- Difficulty level: intermediate/advanced
Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools.
Building process:
With the added accessories, this kit allows for a highly detailed reproduction of the Israeli A-4N Skyhawk. The masks simplify canopy and wheel painting, the 3D printed parts add fine details, and the resin gun barrels and exhaust nozzle bring extra realism. Cartograf decals ensure perfect registration and printing quality.
Recommended tools:
- Model knife or sprue cutters
- Files or sanding sticks
- Paintbrushes or airbrush
- Plastic cement and cyanoacrylate glue (for resin and 3D parts)
- Paints matching Israeli Air Force camouflage schemes
About the Douglas A-4N Skyhawk “Ayit”:
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was a light attack aircraft used worldwide, including by the Israeli Air Force. The A-4N, nicknamed “Ayit” (Eagle), was specially adapted to Israeli requirements and took part in numerous Middle Eastern conflicts, including the Yom Kippur War and operations in Lebanon. Compact, agile, and capable of carrying a wide variety of weapons, the Ayit became a backbone of Israel’s strike capability during the 1970s and 1980s.
Technical data of the original aircraft:
- Length: 12.2 m
- Wingspan: 8.4 m
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408 engine, 41.7 kN thrust
- Maximum speed: approx. 1,080 km/h
- Service ceiling: 13,700 m
- Range: approx. 3,220 km
- Armament: 2 × Colt Mk.12 20 mm cannons, bombs, air-to-ground missiles and unguided rockets
Hobby 2000 – the manufacturer:
Hobby 2000 is a Polish company specializing in re-editions of high-quality kits from renowned brands, enhanced with Cartograf decals, painting masks, and additional detail parts. Their releases allow modelers to build unique and highly detailed replicas of both historical and modern aircraft.
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