ICM 48287 Plastic model kit aircraft 1:48 Jig Dog JD-1D Invader US Navy aircraft

JD-1D Invader "Jig Dog" is a 1/48 scale plastic model kit by ICM representing a United States Navy version of the well-known twin-engine Invader aircraft. The JD-1D variant was used for specialized naval tasks including missile guidance and test support roles during the early Cold War period.

The Invader aircraft originally entered service during World War II as the A-26. After the war, several aircraft were adapted for different operational purposes. In U.S. Navy service the JD-1D was modified for guided missile support and aerial control duties, operating as part of experimental and weapons development programs.

JD-1D Invader "Jig Dog" - U.S. Navy Test and Support Aircraft

The JD-1D retained the twin-engine configuration and general structure of the Invader family while incorporating specialized equipment for missile control and testing missions. Aircraft in this configuration illustrate the transition of wartime aircraft designs into new technological roles during the Cold War era.

For modelers: Aircraft with large glazed cockpit sections benefit from careful preparation and masking of clear parts before painting. Aligning the wing assemblies and engine nacelles during dry fitting can also help maintain symmetry on twin-engine aircraft builds.

Kit Contents

• 8 plastic sprues with parts
• Clear plastic canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): ICM48287
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: JD-1D Invader "Jig Dog"
• Role: Test and support aircraft
• Subject country: United States
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in 1/48 scale within the Air Model Kits collection.