The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
For
many years, the Yellow Aircraft A-4 Skyhawk was the most popular ducted-fan
jet around. This kit was widely considered one of the simplest to build scale
jets available, especially when compared to the other A-4 kits on the market.
Since its introduction in the 1980’s, this model has seen many thousands
of flights by hundreds of modelers the world over. This kit represents a tremendous
value due to its unbelievably low price coupled with its great performance.
In the late 1990’s, the kit was redesigned to incorporate more modern
techniques and equipment. The inlets were shortened, and redesigned to make
them more efficient at lower airspeeds. This resulted in a considerably shorter
takeoff roll. The engine compartment was therefore rearranged, allowing the
use of twin saddle tanks that could be located closer to the aircraft’s
center of gravity. This newer kit is still quite popular, and can even be
flown with smaller turbines. There are two wing options available to the modeler—a
scale wing and a sport wing (with more area on the wing and stab).
Kit
Features:
- NEW One-Piece Fuselage with Panel Lines and Integral Vertical Fin
- NEW Larger Interform Recess Molded Fiberglass Access hatch
- NEW AND REDESIGNED Fiberglass Inlet (Split Type)
- NEWLY REDESIGNED for Saddle Tanks
- Fiberglass Exhaust Ducts
- All Formers and Bulkheads precut and sanded ready to install
- Balsa Presheeted Foam Core Wings and Stabilizers with LE installed
- Landing Gear Blocks installed in wings
- Wheel Well and Aileron Servo Openings Pre-Routed in Wings
- Fiberglass Wing Gear Pods
- NEW Fiberglass Refueling Probe, Antennas, Air Scoops, Pitot Tubes and Formation Light
- NEW Fiberglass Canopy Frame (pre-cut)
- NEW Fiberglass Cockpit Floor with Seat
- Vacuum Formed
Clear Canopy
Available in 40” Scale Wing Version or 45” Sport Wing Version
A-4 Skyhawk ARF: This is NOT your typical ARF jet! It is not the painted-in-the-mold, cookie-cutter ARF that is becoming so prevalent these days. This excellent ARF is expertly hand-built, glassed, primed, painted (with automotive urethane) and airbrushed at the factory. You only need to install your radio gear, fuel system, exhaust system, landing gear system, horizontal stab and elevators. Then go fly! Available in Navy Gray/White (Rampart Raiders or Lady Jesse) or Blue Angels.
