This is one kit I was looking forward to getting started late in the year. Reading so much positive reviews and beautiful build ups of the Skyray. Some have arguably said that this is the most beautiful plane ever to fly for the Navy and Marines. So with the Beaufighter completed in September, the Skyray was next up on the Tam pile to start on.
So lets take a look what is in the box. Starting with the instruction sheet. The standard instruction fold out sheet with a supplemental insert included.
The decal sheet is pretty nice. Representing one Marine and Navy jet. Rather colorful pair from VF(AW)-3 and VMF(AW)-114. Though I will be using a Super Scale sheet for this build.
An Eduards cockpit zoom set will be used to enhance the cockpit a bit.
The clear sprue is excellent as usual from Tamiya.
The first sprue contains the unique horizontal stabs, cockpit tub, main wheels and intake turbine. Nicely detailed bits.
3 additional images. Click to enlarge.