This Part 3 sheet is available in limited quantities and is packaged with AMS Resin's previously released A-4C Skyhawk conversion set for the Trumpeter A-4E/F kit.  The conversion set provides the main components to backdate the kit to the earlier A-4C - new short nose, windshield wiper assembly, short intakes, new exhaust, and also includes correct ESCAPAC ejection seat and earlier spoked style nose and main wheels.

Three early war A-4C Skyhawks are provided from three squadrons in Vietnam that are relatively overlooked today compared to other wartime A-4 squadrons, even though all three played significant roles in the war - VMA-214 were deployed to Chu Lai between 1965-67 and both VA-146 and VA-216 deployed on three combat cruises each.  The latter two squadrons are represented here with decals from both of their first combat cruises; while VMA-214 is represented with decals for their markings used during the latter part of their Vietnam deployment - initially their aircraft did not have the unique squadron markings on the fuselage or rudder/tail apart from the WE tail code identifier.  The somewhat simplified stylized jumping ram/blacksheep on the fuselage carried in Vietnam was further elaborated with additional detail in the later 1960's.

For Trumpeter 1/32 A-4E/A-4F Skyhawk using the provided AMS Resin A-4C Conversion Set

3 Marking Options Included:

VMA-214 Blacksheep - Chu Lai, South Vietnam, 1966/67

VA-146 Blue Diamonds - USS Constellation 1964-65

VA-216 Black Diamonds - USS Hancock 1964-65

Airframe stencils also included.

Decals also included for drop tanks and helmets for all three schemes.

$60.00
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