Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2504
Republic F-105D Thunderchief Diecast Model
USAF 355th TFW, "Old Crow II", Bud Anderson, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 1970 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-105D Thunderchief | | 10.75" | | 5.75" |
In Vietnam F-105D s/n 60-5375 was flown by WWII triple Ace Colonel Clarence "Bud" Anderson Jr. In 1970 Bud assumed the job of Wing Commander of the 355th TFW based at Takhli, Thailand. He flew his last 25 missions piloting the F-105D called "Old Crow II" in honor of his WWII P-51. In 1972 after 30 consecutive years of service with the USAF Bud retired. Anderson had flown over 7,500 hours and was awarded over 25 medals and citations. F-105D s/n 60-5375 was destroyed in a mid-air collision in 1974.
Designed as a replacement for the F-84F Thuderstreak, the F-105 first flew on October 2, 1955. This Mach-2 capable aircraft was used for strike bombing during the Vietnam War. It was armed with a cannon and missiles and was also designed to carry a nuclear weapon. The single-seat F-105 was the largest single-engine fighter ever to serve with the USAF, and could deliver a greater bomb load than any of the 10-man strategic bombers that served during WWII. Despite these impressive statistics, the F-105 was also the only US aircraft in history to be removed from combat because of high rates of attrition. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-105 Thunderchief is a large, heavy model in this scale. This model has many fine features, including an accurately rendered "wasp waist" fuselage, a hinged canopy that locks securely in place leaving almost no visible gap, and cockpit details that include pad-printed screens and dial instrument panel. There is a M61 Vulcan cannon port, moveable horizontal stabalators that rotate in unison and an exhaust nozzle that can be configured. The solid metal wing has a plastic engine intake, which allows for correct replication of sharp edges. Most releases include a full range of ordnance (exceptions include air show releases).
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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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