Detailed Tamiya 60741 - 1/72 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Military Aircraft Model Kit for Cold War Aircraft Modellers  [60741]

Skyray history and its record setting legacy

The Douglas F4D-1 Skyray, later cited as the F-6 Skyray, earned a place in aviation history as a carrier-capable supersonic fighter developed by Douglas Aircraft Company. It set an absolute speed record of 752.943 mph without seeing combat and became the first Navy and Marine Corps fighter to exceed Mach 1 in level flight. The Skyray also represents the final fighter design produced by Douglas before the company merged with McDonnell Aircraft.

Building the Skyray in 1/72 with Tamiya precision

The Tamiya 1/72 kit lets builders replicate the Skyray's distinctive delta wing and slender fuselage with finely moulded parts. Tamiya 60741 - 1/72 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray Military Aircraft Model Kit is aimed at modellers who value accurate surface detail and a faithful small-scale reproduction of a Cold War naval fighter.

Assembly tips and showpiece potential

This kit has many small components that reward careful assembly and painting. With patient fitting and attention to seam work, the finished model makes an impressive display that highlights the Skyray signature lines. Suitable for builders wanting to improve their technique while producing a striking shelf model.