Italeri 2788 Douglas A-1H Skyraider 1/48 - Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

The Italeri 2788 Douglas A-1H Skyraider in 1/48 scale is a precisely crafted plastic aircraft model kit designed for demanding modelers and military aviation enthusiasts. This set allows you to recreate the legendary American attack aircraft that played a significant role on battlefields from the end of World War II until the Vietnam conflict.

Historical and Technical Information

The Douglas A-1H Skyraider, an American attack aircraft, was constructed in the late 1940s and early 1950s by the Douglas Aircraft Company. This aircraft was primarily used by the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, as well as by the Royal Navy and the armed forces of South Vietnam.

The Skyraider was most intensively used during the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict (Cold War period). The aircraft became famous as an extremely durable and versatile combat machine, adapted for close air support (CAS) missions, escorting SAR rescue helicopters, and effectively attacking ground targets, thanks to a huge selection of armaments carried on as many as 15 underwing hardpoints.

• Scale: 1/48 – offers many details at a convenient model size
• User countries: United States, Royal Navy, South Vietnam
• Historical period: Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam War (years in use: from 1946 to the early 1970s)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Set includes: plastic parts, decals for historical paint schemes, assembly instructions
  (glue and paints not included)

Why choose Italeri 2788 Skyraider?

The Italeri Douglas A-1H Skyraider model stands out with authentically rendered panel lines, rich cockpit detailing, and a wide range of weapon and underwing stores options. It is recommended to both military aviation history enthusiasts and experienced modelers seeking numerous challenges in painting and weathering combat aircraft. The 1/48 scale enables realistic detailing, while making it easy to adapt to Cold War era dioramas.

Build difficulty level: 3/5. Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.