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Douglas a3 skywarrior model kit all the model kits at 1001hobbies. Lockheeds jetpowered s 3 viking was the successor to the pistonengined grumman s2 tracker. Sized to fit the trumpeter kit, the aircraft included are. Until then, there was only the old allyn 148 kit which was really a stand model, the odd scale revell. The builder will first notice the kit is packaged in a massive box measuring 17 1 2l x 11w x 4h. Also adds a navgps switch to the panel, made the autopilot a bit bigger, changed the gps, and made minor changes to the background picture.

The plane depicts the us navy, vaq33 firebirds, era3b, 104gd buno. Full text of scale aviation modeller 200410 internet archive. Good quality, delicate surface detail, few accuracy complaints, and offered in several versions. This modeling is a real learning experience january 5, 2010 categories. 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. The overall appearance and accuracy of the hasegawa kit is good, so there is no major remodelling required. The douglas a3 skywarrior was designed as a strategic bomber for the united states navy and was among the longest serving carrierbased aircraft in history. The hasegawa kit of the douglas a 3 skywarrior was issued around 1998. The author has redone the flight dynamics, added the fourth wheel, instead of having it a scrape point. Navy commissioned studies to determine whether it was possible to overcome weight problems and build a carrierbased strategic bomber. Wtm usa shock news world submarine racing championships 2008. 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. The 172 scale hasegawa a3b kit has sat on my todo pile for quite a.

Part 2 this is the third and final installment, full build, of trumpeters douglas era3b 148 th scale variant to be released by trumpeter in 2016. Here is my ta3b skywarrior, converted from the 1 72 scale hasegawa a 3b kit. The douglas a3 skywarrior was a jetpowered strategic bomber developed and produced by. Early carrierbased bombers like the p2v3c neptune and the aj1 savage were not satisfactory performers in the jet age. Enter the a3 skywarrior with podded turbojet engines and swept wings. This is an update for fsx acceleration of the alphasim a 3b skywarrior. Hasegawa 02126 172 douglas ea3b skywarrior kit first look.

Dec 25, 20 148 ra3b skywarrior posted by darren roberts on wednesday, december 25, 20 4. This is the third and final installment, full build, of trumpeters douglas era3b 148th scale variant to be released by trumpeter in 2016. Douglas a3 skywarrior model kit all the model kits and accessories for. It doesnt seem that long ago when hasegawa first released this kit of the a 3 skywarrior in 1 72. The a3d was the navys answer to the challenge to deliver nuclear weapons by jet bombers from our new forrestal class attack carriers. A 3b skywarrior landing gear designed to be used with hasegawa. Photo gallery of a douglas a3 skywarrior, the douglas a3 skywarrior was designed as a strategic bomber for the united states navy and was among the longest serving carrierbased aircraft. Entering service in 1975, the s3a offered greater airframe performance coupled with more capable computer and sensor systems for the detection of enemy submarines. A3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 172detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 172 a3 skywarrior series, total over 6 resin parts, a5 color printing manual includedspecified aircraft. Actually, the amount of it, at first glance, is almost to the. Full text of airfix magazine 1973 12 internet archive. It was intended primarily as an attack bomber with tremendous strike capability to meet a late 40s us navy requirement.

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. K41 was released in late 1997a welcome subject indeed for naval aviation fans. Obscureco have taken the opportunity to fill this large flightdeck with some enhanced detail. Hasegawas a3b fills an important gap in 172 scale collections. My sample showed uneven plastic around some panel lines, though. Hasegawas 172 a3 skywarrior aircraft resource center. 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 172 by hasegawa. For years there were rumors of an injected a3 skywarrior. This is an update for fsx acceleration of the alphasim a3b skywarrior.

One would think upon first view of the fuselage that this is a 1 32 scale aircraft. A3 skywarrior detail set winterior for 6 tsm aircrafts 50. Obscureco 1 72 a3aka 3beka 3b skywarrior detail set by matt bittner. Hasegawa nakajima ki44ii shoki tojo plastic model airplane. 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. Hasegawa s a 3b fills an important gap in 1 72 scale collections. Ka3b skywarrior 148 trumpeter work in progress aircraft. Hasegawa 172 scale a3b skywarrior finescale modeler. First flight of an xa3d 1 took place in october 1952, with preproduction testing and evaluation continuing for the next three years.

The douglas a 3 skywarrior was the navys first twinjet nuclear bomber. This project started out when one of the guys i work with, a former a3 flight crewman, approached me about building this kit that his daughter bought him for christmas last year. The douglas a3 skywarrior or whale was originally designed to be a nuclear strike bomber as part of the single integrated operational plan aka. I was admittedly a little apprehensive about building a 1 72 kit, as the small scale is not exactly my milieu.

Douglas a3 skywarrior update for fsx fly away simulation. Full text of scale aviation modeller 200410 see other formats. A3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 172detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 172 a3 sky warrior series, wolfpack 1. Molded in two shades of gray styrene plus clear, it features petite recessed panel lines and exquisite detail. Clemens graciously accepted, and took me under his capable wing. The box is constructed of thick heavy duty cardboard. Nov 29, 2015 photo gallery of a douglas a 3 skywarrior, the douglas a 3 skywarrior was designed as a strategic bomber for the united states navy and was among the longest serving carrierbased aircraft in history. Douglas started designing the airplane in 1947, after the u.

This project started out when one of the guys i work with, a former a 3 flight crewman, approached me about building this kit that his daughter bought him for christmas last year. Here is my ta3b skywarrior, converted from the 172 scale. Vah 1 continued operational evaluations through 1957 while concentrating primarily on total strategic potentials. The ea3b variant was modified for electronic intelligence against the warsaw pact. It entered service in the mid1950s and was retired in 1991. K41 was released in late 1997 a welcome subject indeed for naval aviation fans.

Jun 03, 20 after screwing up my courage, i asked if the carrier group build would take a newb. 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. A 3b 143359 skywarrior walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me. It doesnt seem that long ago when hasegawa first released this kit of the a3 skywarrior in 172. A3 skywarrior detail set for hsg 172 eduard eduard. Edward heinemann, designer of some of the best aircraft ever produced dauntless, skyraider, and skyhawk, considered the douglas a3 skywarrior to be his greatest achievement. A3 skywarrior detail set winterior for 6 tsm aircrafts 1. This was the first styrene kit offered of the skywarrior in this scale though with trumpeters release of the skywarrior in 1 48 scale, it is only a matter of time before that kit will be scaled down into 1 72 scale. Hasegawas 172 scale a3b skywarrior by frank cuden testor. Pearl harbor douglas a3da3 skywarrior museum honolulu hawaii. Ive got hasegawa s 1 450 shinano and i want to give it some more detail,is it a good idea to start with tamiyas new 1 700 version as a guide. Hasegawas 172 scale ka3b skywarrior is available online from. Executive series a3 skywarrior usn aircraft desktop model. Ka3b bombers refitted in 1967 for the tanker role with probeanddrogue system in place of bombing equipment.

I was happy to see a modern smallscale skywarrior that would be vastly superior to the ancient revell kit that i built 40 years ago. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The hasegawa kit of the douglas a3 skywarrior was issued around 1998. Ea3b skywarrior vq1, hasegawa 02126 2014 scalemates. Executive series are high quality replicas hand crafted out of mahogony, resin, or plastic. For your viewing pleasure, here are some photos of my 172 scale hasegawa eka3b skywarrior. Ive got hasegawas 1450 shinano and i want to give it some more detail,is it a good idea to start with tamiyas new 1700 version as a guide. This was the first styrene kit offered of the skywarrior in this scale and remains unchallenged to date.

I want to build joe laughlins 5 by 5 and do it well. The obscureco 1 72 resin set for hasegawa s a 3 consists of the following parts. The douglas a 3 skywarrior was designed as a strategic bomber for the united states navy and was among the longest serving carrierbased aircraft in history. Submit your order product city traffic 2016 service station. Previously, only some very old kits such as from revell in an odd scale were available and a rareplanes 1 72 vacuform model. 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. A product of famed douglas designer ed heineman, the new a3d1 a3a began its u. Initial production deliveries of 50 a3d1s began in march of 1956 to heavy attack squadron vah 1.

I have the 172 hasegawa eka3b and i find it pretty big already. Wolfpack 172 scale resin a3 skywarrior wing fold set for. Molded in light gray styrene, this kit is presented on seven parts trees, plus a single tree of clear parts. Navy attack aircraft intended as a strategic bomber to enter fullscale service. Hasegawa 172 scale a3b skywarrior finescale modeler magazine. A 3 skywarrior wing folded set for hasegawa 1 72detailed folding wing set for hasegawa 1 72 a 3 sky warrior series, wolfpack 1. Hasegawas a3 skywarrior kits are typical of the brands products over the past ten years or so. The plane depicts the us navy, vaq33 firebirds, era3b, 104gd. Ipms seattle chapter newsletter page 2 my first impression is that there certainly is no lack of detail. Lockheeds jetpowered s3 viking was the successor to the pistonengined grumman s2 tracker. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by howard mason.