Trumpeter 03472 - 1:700 A-4C SkyHawk

Plastic model kit of the A-4C Skyhawk in 1:700 scale – set of 6 aircraft

Trumpeter 03472 includes 6 A-4C Skyhawk aircraft in 1:700 scale. The Skyhawk was a lightweight carrier-based attack aircraft widely used by the US Navy and US Marine Corps during the Cold War, including the Vietnam War. These miniatures are ideal for detailing American aircraft carriers from the 1960s and 1970s.

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 1.8 cm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: Intermediate

• Number of models in the set: 6
• Miniature representation of the compact aircraft silhouette
• Characteristic small-span delta wing
• Material: plastic

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly and painting are required.

Assembly

The models consist of a small number of finely molded parts reproducing the compact fuselage and single-engine layout of the A-4 Skyhawk. Once assembled and painted, they provide a realistic addition to a 1:700 scale aircraft carrier deck.

Required tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints suitable for Cold War US Navy aircraft
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the A-4C Skyhawk:

The A-4 Skyhawk was designed by Douglas as a lightweight carrier-based attack aircraft. Thanks to its compact size, simple design, and high ordnance capacity, it became one of the most important US Navy aircraft of the 1960s. The A-4C variant was among the early combat versions used in Southeast Asia.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: 12.27 m
• Wingspan: 8.38 m
• Engine: 1 × turbojet
• Maximum speed: approx. Mach 0.9
• Crew: 1

Manufacturer – Trumpeter

Trumpeter is a respected manufacturer of plastic model kits, offering a wide range of ships, aircraft, and military vehicles in various scales. Their miniature aircraft sets are designed to complement aircraft carrier models and naval dioramas.