1:48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Type 1

What kind of goods this is

An accessory for aircraft models in 1:48 scale that relates to the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray type. The name ends with the Type 1 designation, which distinguishes variants within the range. What part it is exactly, that is, whether it is the wheels, the exhaust section, the interior of the cockpit or something else, is given on the box and in the enclosed instructions.

The real subject

The Douglas F4D-1 Skyray was an American carrier fighter of the 1950s, easily recognized by its wing with a markedly rounded leading edge and the absence of a separate horizontal tail surface. It served with the US Navy and the Marine Corps and was later redesignated F-6A. Few kits of this machine have been made in 1:48 scale, and the accessories for them tend to be cut for one particular kit.

What to check before building

The item is identified by the Type 1 designation in its name. What part it is, how many pieces the package holds and which kit it is cut for are given on the box and in the enclosed instructions.

How the part is worked with

Cut the surplus material off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder down. Try the seating dry before you reach for the glue. The parts are not polystyrene and cement for plastic does not take on them, so make the joint with cyanoacrylate. Wash and degrease them before painting; the particular fitting procedure is given in the instructions in the package.

• an accessory for F4D-1 Skyray models in 1:48 scale
• an American carrier fighter of the 1950s, later redesignated F-6A
• the Type 1 designation distinguishes variants within the range
• the kind of part is given on the box and in the enclosed instructions
• glued with cyanoacrylate, not with cement for plastic

Terms of supply

The model, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.