Hi all, due to various circumstances I have had to take a break from building. Sadly my dad just died and I want to build a Skyraider in his honor. He was a Marine who saw combat in the Korean war. Among the stories he told me, some were about the awesome firepower of the Skyraider. He said they called on them for help on numerous occasions. Does Tamiya’s come with decals from the Korean war? Do I have to go aftermarket? He said they were blue in color, which shade of blue should I paint it. Thanks in advance and I’m looking at 1/48th scale and possibly the big 32nd if it’s not too difficult a build.
I think that the best skyraiders at Zoukei-muras 1/32 kits.
Now don’t get me wring when I say this. They are very highly detailed and NOT a beginners kit. They have lots of detail and the instruction book is out of this world and a dream to look at and follow.
They are really expensive, but you won’t be disappointed in them. They have 2 variants available which are the Navy and Air force variants.
THe folks at ZM are very proud of their offerings and they love to hear from their customers. Likewise if you do have problems you can email them and they will be only too happy to help you in any way they can.
www.zoukeimura.co.jp/…/sws03_skyraider.html
www.zoukeimura.co.jp/…/sws07_A1Jskyraider.html
Trumpeter also have a skyraider kit available with another on the way, both in 1/32.
Good luck
James
fwiw Revell is releasing what would appear to be a Korean war era Skyraider in 1/48
http://www.revell.com/model-kits/aircraft/85-5327.html#.Ui-7kj91iRM
Very sorry for your loss! I lost my dad about this time last year. I was able to build a model of the ship he served on in the Navy and give it to him for Christmas a few years back which he really enjoyed.
I don’t really know which Skyraider is best for you since I have not built one yet but I will say that since its to honor your dad I would have a no holds barred attitude towards it! Spend a little more than you normally would, take a little more time building and painting than you have in the past. The end result will be something that will always take you to that special place remembering your dad and the times you had together!
Best of luck on whichever kit you decide on and remember, we all love pics!!
If you can find one 1/48th, I would suggest the AD-4. That is the closest to the Korean War theater variant. If I could I would build a 1/48th B-50 from that time period as my first Step-father was a tail gunner on those in Korea. The last time his plane was seen, it was going down over N. Korea with no survivors. He was in the hospital at the time and fortunately for him, he missed that mission. Until I told my mother to send it to him, I had access to a photo of him with the rest of the lost crew taken in Roswell with 509th Bomd Squadron.
The 1/48th Tamiya kit is a beautiful model but looks to build up into a Vietnam era aircraft. I wonder how much work it would be to backdate it- I’d assume more trouble than it’s worth.
This example from Trumpeter may just be what you are looking for:
Italeri makes a 1/48 scale AD-4
Thanks to all that responded. I’m leaning towards the Trumpeter 1/32 since I can get it heavily discounted online at Squadron. Does anyone have experience with this kit or their bigger kits in general. Do they fit well etc.? Thanks again to all that replied and might still. Zar
I thought I had sworn off Revell, but when that one comes on the market I may have to give it a try. I would love to build one with that dark blue.
I recently finished the Tamiya kit, and it was a beauty, but no decals for that paint scheme.
I’ve heard that the trumpy doesn’t have very accurate korea war era weapons, but the kit it self is pretty good
Hi Zar. Sorry to hear about your Dad.
As for the Skyraider question, you might want to check out the review of the Trumpeter 1/32 AD-4 for Finescale (check in the Review section). It’s a nice kit that fits very well, although as Tates said above it only has bombs that apply to a Korean war load out. There are a number of good Skyraider kits on the market - I wish you luck on your quest to honor your Dad.