Tamiya 1/72 Douglas F4d-1 Skyray Plastic Model Airplane Kit

This is a 1/72 F4D-1 Skyray Airplane from Tamiya.

Nicknamed the "Ford," the Skyray was established based on research study by Dr.
Alexander Lippisch during WWII and is the Navy's only functional delta wing
interceptor to date. Over the course of its advancement and service life
during the 1950s, the F4D-1 set a number of speed records however never saw combat.
Its proposed successor, the F5D, was never produced.

FEATURES:
Detailed 1:72 scale for static display just.
65 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Detailed landing gear and enclosed wheel wells.
Cockpit detail: control stick, cockpit console, one piece cockpit
    tub, seated pilot figure, and 2 piece ejection seat.
Includes 2 drop tanks, 2 Sidewinder rockets, 2 bombs & 2 rocket
    pods.

MARKING
ALTERNATIVES:
One decal sheet with 3 marking choices:
    1: VF(AW)-3, s/n 139164, AIR CONDITIONER #17, United States Navy.
    2: VMF(AW)-114, s/n 139068, AIR CONDITIONER #3, United States Marines.
    3: VMF(AW)-115, s/n 134895, AIR CONDITIONER #16, United States Marines.
Airframe Colors:
    All: Gull Grey upper surface areas with Gloss white undersides.
Detail Colors:
    Flat: Black, White, Aluminum, Dk Grey, Khaki Drab, Olive Drab,
    German Grey.
Gloss Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red, Weapon Metal, Silver.

INCLUDES:
One 1:72 F4D-1 Skyray Airplane Package

NEEDS:
Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint: (see MARKING ALTERNATIVES)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Cement for plastics (TESR3512)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
    Accessories

SPECIFICATIONS:
Scale: 1:72
Wingspan: 5-1/2" (14.1cm)
Length: 7-1/2" (19cm)