Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3530
McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet Diecast Model
CAF No.410 (Cougars) Sqn, #188920, CFB Cold Lake, Canada, June 1997 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas CF-188B Hornet | | 9.25" | | 6.25" |
CF-188B c/n 341 serial 188920 was taken on strength on August 21, 1984 and was assigned to the 433 Squadron stationed at Bagotville, Quebec. In February 1995 the aircraft was reallocated to the 410th Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, the “Cougars” located at Cold Lake, Alberta. The 410th TFS had received their first CF-18s on October 25, 1982. On November 8, 2001 Finnish Air Force F/A-18C HN-413 collided with another Finnish F/A-18 HN-430. HN-430 was destroyed but HN-413 landed with the front half of the fuselage severely damaged. They decided to buy CF-188B 188920 from Canada and mate that front half with the rear half of the damaged HN-413 converting it into an F/A-18D. On December 3, 2009 the “Frankenhornet” made its first flight and on January 1, 2010 it crashed when a right hand stabilator servo cylinder valve failed.
Designed as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F/A-18 Hornet is a quality model with many fine features, skillfully designed and manufactured with modern techniques. The canopy can be removed for an unobstructed view of the cockpits pad-printed instrument panel and interior features. A separate canopy with a fixed actuator is included for display in the open position. The speed brake can be configured in the deployed position, and the landing gear and gear doors are constructed as subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The series includes the single-seat F/A-18C and the two-seat F/A-18D. Each release is fitted with removable ordnance appropriate to its mission (see photos).
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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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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