The douglas a3 skywarrior was a jetpowered strategic bomber developed and produced by. Douglas a3 skywarrior model kit all the model kits at. Trumpeter 50 06223 a 3d sky warrior a3 a3 carrierbased 6 sets free. The first issue is that the ladder which is meant to affix to the cockpit has no hooks, so it cant simply be placed on your valkyries cockpit without some means of affixing it. Hasegawa 00924 172 douglas eka3b skywarrior kit first look. Vq1 was the pacific fleet reconnaissance squadron equipped with a variety of recon platforms, with the ea3b providing the capability to conduct operations from shore or embarked aboard an aircraft carrier. Unfollow a3 skywarrior to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Douglas a 3 skywarrior model kit all the model kits and accessories for douglas a 3 skywarrior models are at 1001hobbies 1001modelkits. It was designed by douglas on behalf of the united states navy, which sought a carriercapable strategic bomber.
A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 sky warrior series. Wolfpack 172 scale resin a3 skywarrior wing fold set for. Also, i love the lines of the a3, another great design from ed heinemann. The hasegawa kit of the douglas a 3 skywarrior was issued around 1998. Good quality, delicate surface detail, few accuracy complaints, and offered in several versions. The opposite end of the plastic rod fits into a hole in the wooden base.
Hasegawa hsg04041 a3b skywarrior modelbouw vliegtuig. International money orders or checks are not accepted. Wolfpack 1 72 scale resin a3 skywarrior wing fold set for. During july 1949, douglas was awarded the contract to produce its design, having bested eight other aircraft. Lockheed s3 viking blueprint military jets, military aircraft, viking drawings, airplane. Ea3b skywarrior vq1, hasegawa 02126 2014 scalemates. Hasegawa s 1 72 scale ka3b skywarrior is available online from description ive always loved the skywarrior, especially photos of a 3s on the decks of essex class carriers where they seem to dwarf everything else on the deck. A 3 skywarrior wheels set, rs720170, reskit, accessories, scale 1.
Aztec decals 1 72 a37b dragonfly canopy paint mask set trumpeter model. The douglas a 3 skywarrior was the navys first twinjet nuclear bomber. Hsg04041 a 3b skywarrior schaalmodel direct uit voorraad leverbaar. Vq 1 was the pacific fleet reconnaissance squadron equipped with a variety of recon platforms, with the ea3b providing the capability to conduct operations from shore or embarked aboard an aircraft carrier. Wolfpack 1 72 scale resin s3 viking wing folded set for hasegawa wp72015. This site and files are only to help people who lost instructions. Gerry nilles looks at the trumpeter 148 a3d2 skywarrior on internet modeler. Willy the whale is here and naval aviation fans around the world are celebrating this firstever 1 72 kit of the skywarrior. Hasegawa eka3b skywarrior 172 model airplane kit no. Navy attack aircraft intended as a strategic bomber to. Navy commissioned studies to determine whether it was possible to overcome weight problems and build a carrierbased strategic bomber. The a3 went on to a long, storied career, but the elegant skyray served for only eight years before being supplanted by the more. Unassembled unpainted model accessory the model kit is not part of this sale. This aircraft is intended as a side display next to tamiyas 1 350 scale enterprise, the markings are for the world watchers a shipboard reconnaissance unit sent to whichever ship needed them on her deployment.
This was the first styrene kit offered of the skywarrior in this scale and remains unchallenged to date. The a3d 1 later designated a 3a had a primary mission of attacking enemy surface targets. Therefore, youll find certain obstacles to using your figures as i have. It doesnt seem that long ago when hasegawa first released this kit of the a 3 skywarrior in 1 72. A3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a3 sky warrior series, wolfpack 1. Caracal models decals us navy skywarrior part 2 what to make, give it. And the hasegawa kit shows a curious mix of basic and cle wing features. A3b skywarrior by robert leonard hasegawa 172 tecnologia, aviones. But if you are a very experienced modelerand whale lover who is willing to put in a.
The douglas a3 skywarriorpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. A3 whale or whale, earlier all three dead original designation a3d. We are primarily a sff house but we also publish mysteries, historical fiction, nonfiction, and other genres. A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 skywarrior series, total over 6 resin parts, a5 color printing manual includedspecified aircraft kit is needed to be able to use this resin set kit not included.
Get the best deals on 172 hasegawa model aircraft when you shop the largest online selection at. The douglas a 3 skywarrior was a jetpowered strategic bomber developed and produced by the douglas aircraft company. A3 skywarrior speed brakes for hasegawa resin only 172. All orders are wrapped very carefully before dispatch. Navy as both electronic countermeasures warfare ecm aircraft and airborne. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Nicely detailed1 72 scale assembly model kit of the douglas eka3b skywarrior, a variant of the a 3 strategic bomber of the united states navy. Models by revell, aurora, monogram, hasegawa, tamiya, hawk and more.
Limited issue with vaq1 markings made by hasegawa from. Clemens graciously accepted, and took me under his capable wing. The douglas a3 skywarrior page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this aircraft. Douglas a3 skywarrior, 72109, print scale, decals, scale 1. Hasegawa fa18ef super hornet uss ronald reagan aircraft plastic model, 2 kits, 172 scale. Hasegawa s a3b fills an important gap in 1 72 scale collections. These are the receptacles for corresponding brass rods that were fitted into the top of a 3 8 inch clear plastic rod. The aircraft had a largely conventional semimonocoque fuselage, with two j57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles, a 3 s wings can be folded for storage below deck, radarcontrolled tail turret and a crew of three. My sample showed uneven plastic around some panel lines, though. I like interesting camoschemes, and the threetonegrey some ra3bs were sporting in vietnam are certainly interesting. Conclusion because of the magnitude of the inherent difficulty in building the hasegawa skywarrior, i cannot recommend it to others. It was intended primarily as an attack bomber with tremendous strike capability to meet a late 40s us navy requirement. Wolfpack 172 scale resin a3 skywarrior wing fold set for hasegawa. Excellent, crisp, engraved detail throughout the kit, esp.
Naast onze modellen, bouwpakketten en miniaturen leveren we ook alle toebehoren zoals verf en penselen. High to low products on sale on top newest on top set descending direction. The overall appearance and accuracy of the hasegawa kit is good, so there is no major remodelling required. Until then, there was only the old allyn 148 kit which was really a stand model, the odd scale revell. Also, i love the lines of the a 3, another great design from ed heinemann. It doesnt seem that long ago when hasegawa first released this kit of the a3 skywarrior in 1 72. Squadron signal publications aircraft number 148, a3 skywarrior in action. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Rare and vintage airplane models, rc, ship models and car models.
Dec 28, 2011 sky warrior book publishing, llc, or more commonly known as sky warrior books is a press that publishes ebook, print, and audiobooks. Hasegawa 02126 172 douglas ea3b skywarrior kit first look. Detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 sky warrior series, total 6 resin parts. Douglas started designing the airplane in 1947, after the u. A3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 172detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 172 a3 skywarrior series, total over 6 resin parts. Hasegawa f4j phantom ii one piece canopy plastic model airplane kit. Hasegawa a3d2 skywarrior early version special 00029 1 72 scale model.
A3b skywarrior by robert leonard hasegawa 1 72 a3b skywarrior by robert leonard hasegawa 1 72 aerei militari orche guerra fredda small world aeroplani aereo. Molded in two shades of gray styrene plus clear, it features petite recessed panel lines and exquisite detail. Matt bittner looks at the obscureco 1 72 a3aka 3beka 3b skywarrior detail set on internet modeler. Out of the box, the kit becomes an early a3b without. Jun 03, 20 after screwing up my courage, i asked if the carrier group build would take a newb. My reference was the a3 skywarrior in action and some of my own color slides. Get the best deals on 172 aircraft when you shop the largest online selection at. Find great deals on ebay for a3d skywarrior and a3d skywarrior 172. This is a 148 scale a3d2 skywarrior strategic bomber plastic model airplane. Cutaway a3d douglas skywarrior aircraft design, aircraft modeling. Nicely detailed1 72 scale assembly model kit of the douglas eka3b skywarrior, a variant of the a3 strategic bomber of the united states navy.
The douglas a 3 skywarrior page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this aircraft. Kawasaki ki100 otsububletop canopy mask for 1 48 hasegawa dead design vm48016. Revellgermany handley page victor k2 raf plastic model airplane kit 172. Trumpeter tr06223 a3 sky warrior modelbouw vliegtuig. Allplastic model kits got their start in 1936 when frog in england produced the first in a series of kits known as frogpenguins. Previously, only some very old kits such as from revell in an odd scale were available and a rareplanes 1 72 vacuform model. Molded in light gray styrene, this kit is presented on seven parts trees, plus a single tree of clear parts. The douglas a 3 skywarrior was originally designed as a strategic bomber for the united states navy and was among the longest serving carrierbased jet aircraft in history. After a bit of thought, i decided to tackle a project that ive had in the stash for quite some time, a douglas a3 skywarrior in 1 72 by hasegawa.
Since these decals were not tested they are sold as is and thier application cannot be guaranteed. A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 skywarrior wing folded set for. They wont be disappointed, either as hasegawa shows once again that theyre the best in the world at 1 72 aircraft. Experience with resin, photoetch, and ca glues recommended.
Build what you want, the way you want to, and above all, have fun. The best place to find slides, artworks, prints, decals, books, and publications about military aircraft. Instruction, box cover, logos and brandmarks are proprety of hasegawa. After a bit of thought, i decided to tackle a project that ive had in the stash for quite some time, a douglas a 3 skywarrior in 1 72 by hasegawa. Obscureco have taken the opportunity to fill this large flightdeck with some enhanced detail. The douglas a3 skywarriorpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this aircraft. Vintage 1997 hasegawa 1 72 a3b skywarrior model kit sealed. After screwing up my courage, i asked if the carrier group build would take a newb. The a 3a had a conventional sweptwing structure, two turbojet engines, provisions for a threeman crew of pilot, bomberassistant pilot and a gunnernavigator.
Because of the magnitude of the inherent difficulty in building the hasegawa skywarrior, i cannot recommend it to others. Wolpack 1 48 f4km british phantom hard wing flap down set hasegawa wp48069. A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72 detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 sky warrior series, total 6 resin parts a5 color printing manual included a 3 skywarrior wing folded set for. Photoetch for 1 72 douglas a3 skywarrior for hasegawa kit sku. Most of these great aircraft update sets are made up of resin pieces. Hasegawa 172 scale a3b skywarrior finescale modeler magazine. Trumpeter a3d2 skywarrior strategic bomber 1 48 scale. Hasegawa make an excellent series in 172 scale and trumpeter now make three in 148 scale, the a3b bomber, the ta3b trainertransport and the ka3b.
We would welcome any feedback you may have on our site and information posted on it. A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 sky warrior series, wolfpack 1. Trumpeter a3d2 skywarrior strategic bomber aircraft plastic. Shipping price reflect 20 usps price increase which was drastically increased. Designed with nuclear attack capability in mind, the a3 skywarrior was one of the largest and heaviest aircraft to ever operate from an aircraft carrier. Here is my ta3b skywarrior, converted from the 1 72 scale hasegawa a 3b kit. For years there were rumors of an injected a3 skywarrior. The douglas a 3 skywarrior was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the us navy.