Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1956
McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II Diecast Model
USMC VMCJ-2 Playboys, MCAS Cherry Point, NC, 1970 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
One of the 46 RF-4B built 157344 was BuNo. 3717 and first flew on June 8, 1970. On July 10, 1970 the aircraft was assigned to VMCJ-2 and in 1973 was coded CY-2, CY-1 in July 1974 and CY-20 in 1975. In 1975 the aircraft was reassigned to VMFP-3 still wearing CY-20 but VMFP-3 markings. In December 1976 it was coded RF-20 and in September 1977 RF-611. On September 27, 1977 the aircraft was written off when one engine caught fire on departure from NAS Atsugi, Japan. The crew managed to eject safely but the aircraft came down in a residential area killing three civilians and injuring six others.
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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