Trumpeter 03475 - 1:700 A-1 Skyraider

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

Trumpeter 03475 includes 6 A-1 Skyraider aircraft in 1:700 scale. This single-engine attack aircraft was widely used by the US Navy and US Air Force in the post-war period, especially during the Vietnam War. The miniatures are ideal for detailing American aircraft carriers from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:700
• Model length: approx. 1.7 cm
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: Intermediate

• Number of models in the set: 6
• Material: plastic
• Distinctive large wing with hardpoints

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 aircraft’s large wing and single propeller configuration. 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 post-war US Navy and USAF aircraft
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the A-1 Skyraider:

The A-1 Skyraider was a single-engine attack aircraft designed at the end of World War II. Thanks to its heavy ordnance load and long endurance, it proved highly effective in close air support missions. During the Vietnam War, Skyraiders carried out strike, escort, and rescue missions, earning a reputation for toughness and reliability.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Length: 11.84 m
• Wingspan: 15.25 m
• Engine: 1 × piston engine
• Maximum speed: approx. 520 km/h
• 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.