Paramedic Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hi, I made a quick search but am still not confident enough on what i found. I love the Skyraider but know very little about it really. But, what do i need to modify on a Tamiya 1/48 A-1H to make it into a Korean War era bird? Just love the dark blue scheme.. Can I use any of the ordnance? I guess I might need to buy that SAM Publications book on it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Depending on which version of the Skyraider (AD-1/2/3/4) you're making you'll have to remove the additional side armour panels as well the belly panel. IIRC the Skyraider started with one gun in each wing and changed to two with the AD-4 . The wing drop tank pylons need to be modified but MDC do a set which takes care of that. http://www.modeldesignconstruction.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/ModelDesignConstruction/_MDA48015/-/Skyraider Early Conversion Euro decals have two sheets one for USN one for USMC http://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/Skyraider-Korean-War-USMC_A8KMR.aspx http://www.fantasyprintshop.co.uk/Skyraiders-Korean-War-USN_A6AQ8.aspx HTH Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks Stephen! Yeah I only knew that the AD-2 had one gun in each wing and not when they changed so thanks! Not seen those tanks so that is very helpful! It is not really important which model as long as I can paint it in that wonderful blue colour. I do not have any decals yet but was looking at those you posted already and kinda fell for USN one with a green fin tip.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Most of the ordinace in the Tamiya kit could be used if using the A-1H kit. I am sure that there was a back date conversion at one time although the manufacturer escapes me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Ah ok! Cool. Well, as long as I can hang on some DTs and bombs I am kinda fine. Thanks for that info, I´ll try to have a look. I see I might need a second kit, did not know that brengun had made this as AM.. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BRL48040 http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayva25bomb/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 This explains the armor plating: http://tailspintopics.blogspot.ca/2013/07/ad-armor-all.html as noted in the article the way you can tell is if the step is has a ledge and the one here has it: https://www.navysite.de/cruisebooks/cv34-52/114.htm here is a Marine Skyraider in Korea and you can see the armor plate: Jari 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Paramedic said: Hi, I made a quick search but am still not confident enough on what i found. I love the Skyraider but know very little about it really. But, what do i need to modify on a Tamiya 1/48 A-1H to make it into a Korean War era bird? Just love the dark blue scheme.. Can I use any of the ordnance? I guess I might need to buy that SAM Publications book on it? The Modeler's Guide to the Skyraider by Jay Sherlock would be an excellent reference to see detailed differences between all of the versions, if you can find one. Tailspin Turtle has several articles on his Tailhook Topics site that will be helpful, as well as the Ginter book on the Skyraider. I'm not familiar with the Tamiya kit, as it's not my scale, but you might check on whether or not the kit has the long or short front landing gear fairing doors, as IIRC, the AD-4's were fitted with the "short" doors. The other comments regarding 20mm cannon fit and armor plate, as well as the type/shape of the wing stores pylons, seat type, and antenna fit are worth noting. If you will hurry up and do the conversion, the sooner we will see a new-tool release! IIRC, there was also a change in the windscreen somewhere along the line, but I don't recall the version this was done- Tommy will know, I'm sure. Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramedic Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 I just ordered it. Thanks for all the help mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otakar Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I know that this is an old thread but I needed to know about the armor plate on the aircraft. I want to do some Marine aircraft and those were all early airframes. The last ones were the orange and white Quantico birds. I like the Monogram kits better than the Tamiya kits and have about six in my stash. I am still waiting for Obscureco to release the corrected cowling which I sent him the master for a few years ago. Sent him a few emails lately but still no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seawinder Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I did a Tamiya A-1H as an AD-4 some years ago. Filing off the armor plating was a bit tedious but not terribly difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otakar Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Looking at the picture in post #6, you have an early AD with the armor. I do however wish to do one of the Quantico birds and I am quite sure that there is no armor on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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