Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HAS2114
North American F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model
USAF Thunderbirds, 1967, w/Decal Sheet |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-100D Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
Activated on May 25, 1953 as the 3600th Air Demonstration Team it wasn’t until February 13, 1967 that they officially became the “Thunderbirds”. In May 1967 the team toured the UK and also made an appearance at the Paris Airshow. For the 1966-68 seasons aircraft tail numbers were left off and a large single digit; representing the aircraft position in the team was painted on the rear of the fuselage. On October 21, 1967 the “Thunderbirds” lost one F-100 when it disintegrated during a show at Laughlin, Texas. The pilot, Captain Merrill Anthony McPeak ejected safely. In 1967 the “Thunderbirds” pilots were - Ldr. Neil Eddins, Chris Patterakis, Stan Musser, Jack Dickey, Bob Beckel, M. Tony McPeak, Bob Haney, Mike Miller.
Includes decal sheet to mark as the aircraft of your choice, #1 - #6.
Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved to be a dangerous aircraft, by the end of its USAF service in 1972, a total of 889 F-100s had been lost in accidents, claiming the lives of 324 pilots. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-100 Super Sabre is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal, with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The fuselage is almost seamless, with a hinged articulating canopy that opens for viewing of the cockpit interior. The engine intake has near-razor sharp edges with an unusually long pitot tube, and the surface surrounding the engine is correctly unpainted. The wing has crisp panel lines, hand-painted navigation lights and a complete set of ordnance including rocket, bombs and fuel tanks. Variants include the A, C and D; the D features a larger wing, aerodynamic fences on the wings and two types of refueling probes.
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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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