LSP_Kevin Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Howdy folks, Our own Paul takes a look at that other Paul's Skyraider conversion: Fisher Model & Pattern A-1E Skyraider Conversion Thanks, Paul! Kev Out2gtcha, phantom, LSP_Paul and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Very good review Skeeter !....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) I have the F8 RF conversion and his PT-22 Ryan. Both beautiful kits. I would love to have one of these.....Harv Edited January 27, 2018 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Awesome, bring on the Marine Corps version!! paul fisher and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Well done Paul. Thanks for the review Kev. LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Howdy folks, Our own Paul takes a look at that other Paul's Skyraider conversion: Fisher Model & Pattern A-1E Skyraider Conversion Thanks, Paul! Kev Thank-you Kev for getting the review up so quickly, I hope Paul enjoys the review and the success this conversion deserves. It was a lot of fun reviewing it, and learning even more about the "family sized" Skyraider. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Tha Very good review Skeeter !....Harv Thank-you Harv, this looks like a fantastic conversion set ! Glad you liked the review.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great review of a neat subject. I just received my first Fisher items a set of drop tanks and Zunis for my A-4. If this conversion is as nice as those are, I'll certainly consider grabbing it. This is most definitely a set to have Tony, you will not regret it if you get one or two... Get yourself a Trumpeter USAF A-1J kit and youre pretty much all set. I do like the Prop and ordnance you can get from ZM much better, and video aviation and especially AMS resin make some really great Skyraider bits for under the wings. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Awesome, bring on the Marine Corps version!! Glad you enjoyed the review Smitty. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Well done Paul. Thanks for the review Kev. Thank you Troy, I'm glad you enjoyed the review. This set is worth every penny..a new winner from FM and P... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamF Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Top notch stuff! Great instructions,Make sure you all buy. Graham otis252 and LSP_Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 A very good in-box review. Regarding the original - what was the reason for all that empty space behind the two front seats? Jens LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Sold me. I bit the .50 caliber bullet. Sincerely, Mark LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Great review, very thorough! LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 A very good in-box review. Regarding the original - what was the reason for all that empty space behind the two front seats? Jens Hello Jens, I'm glad you enjoyed the review. The Skyraider was originally a US Navy aircraft and the multi seat variants were a development by Douglas to make the aircraft even more useful to the fleet. It could be configured as a COD, AEW, ASW, ECM and Strike aircraft. When the US Navy started parking their skyriaders for jets, the USAF happily took them and gave them new life as they were in most respects the perfect aircraft for the counter insurgency/CAS mission the services now found themselves fighting in.. Once in USAF service, specific equipment and rear seats were mostly removed and the aircraft was used as a strike/interdiction and SAR aircraft just as the single seaters were. When the USAF started flying as VNAF "advisors", the side by side seating of this version made training a bit easier, and gave a MUCH heavier punch than the T-28. More information and some amazing photos can be be found at SKYRAIDER.ORG Paul jenshb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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