Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2112
North American F-100D Super Sabre Diecast Model
USAF 405th FW, 510th FS, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 1960s |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-100D Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
Formerly designated the 510th Fighter-Bomber Squadron the unit was re-designated the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Buzzards) on March 11 1959. On April 9, 1959 the 510th was activated at Clark AFB, the Philippines and assigned to the 405th FW equipped with the North American F-100D Supersabre. For the brief period from May 11 - June 8 1962 on the units first tour in SEA they were stationed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. The symbol on their aircraft tail is a white Speed Bird and while in Thailand they adopted the Thai Cobra symbol.
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.
- 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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