1/48 Esci Douglas A1-H Skyraider

by  Serge Dompierre 

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This is  old and inaccurate Esci 1/48 scale Douglas A1H- Skyraider, the engine cowling is too narrow comparatively to Tamiya and Monogram  models.  The kit was built OOB and paint with old Humbrol series Authentic Colours USAF Vietnam HU -7 Green, HU-8 Green, HU-9 Tan for upper surfaces  and HU-10 Grey  to underside.

This model represents a Douglas A1H Skyraider of 56th SOW, 602nd SOS based at Nakhon Phanon AB in Thailand flying  escort missions for HH3-E Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopters, early 1970. 

SOW is for  special operation wing, SOS for special operation squadron.

Serge

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Photos and text © by Serge Dompierre