Aires 2172 A-4E/F Skyhawk wheel bay & gun bay 1/32 Trumpeter – detail set for aircraft model

Aires 2172 is an exceptional detail set made from high-quality resin, dedicated to 1/32 scale models of the A-4E/F Skyhawk aircraft by Trumpeter. This product is intended for advanced modelers who want to enrich their model with extremely realistic representations of the main landing gear bays and the gun bay of the A-4E/F Skyhawk.

Historical Information

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is an American carrier-based attack aircraft, widely used by the US Navy and Marine Corps, as well as by the air forces of Argentina, Israel, and Kuwait. The A-4E and A-4F versions entered service in the late 1960s and played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. These aircraft were renowned for their compact design, maneuverability, and combat effectiveness. They also participated in the Falklands/Malvinas conflict, fighting on Argentina's side. Their period of operation mainly covers the Cold War and modern times, with some examples remaining active until the 1990s.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/32 – designed for use with the Trumpeter A-4E/F Skyhawk kit.
• Original user's country: United States and numerous export countries.
• Period of use: Cold War, modern era.
• Production: top-quality resin, ensuring sharp details and perfect reproduction of even the smallest elements.
• The set includes: a complete main landing gear bay and gun compartment, along with photo-etched parts for an authentic representation of interior details and wiring.
• Category: accessory set for plastic model kits, resin accessories.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value precision and realism.

Why choose Aires 2172?

The Aires 2172 set is the perfect addition to the Trumpeter 1/32 A-4E/F Skyhawk plastic model. It's an excellent choice for modelers seeking the highest level of detail and realism, especially when building large-scale models. Resin and photo-etched components provide a far superior effect than standard kit parts, allowing the model to be displayed with open bays that reveal a realistically built aircraft structure.

Highly recommended for aviation modeling enthusiasts, diorama builders, and collectors of Cold War era jet aircraft models!