Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2509
Republic F-105D Thunderchief Diecast Model
USAF 388th TFW, #59-0743 "Arkansas Traveler", Paul Douglas, Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 1968 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Republic F-105D Thunderchief | | 10.75" | | 5.75" |
On May 26, 1958 the first F-105 received by 335th Fighter-Day Squadron, 4th Fighter-Day Wing was the one and only F-105B-6RE built and was serial 54-111. It Colonel Paul Douglas Jr. was a WWII P-47 Ace with 8 aerial victories and 27 aircraft destroyed on the ground. In 1968-1969 Col. Douglas was Commander of the 388th TFW at Korat, Thailand. In February 1970 he retired as a Brigadier General having been awarded over 60 decorations. F-105D-5-RE was s/n 59-1743 and was delivered to the USAF in November 1960. During the aircraft’s time in Vietnam it suffered combat damage several times and has worn many different names. “Darn Dago”, “Arkansas Traveler” when it was Col. Douglas’s aircraft, “Lead Zeppelin” and Hanoi Express”. The aircraft was retired in March 1981 with 45,000 flight hours and was transferred to Hill AFB, Utah where it was restored as the “Arkansas Traveler”. The "JJ" tail code denotes the 34th TFS of the 388th at Korat RTAB, Thailand. 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 2003-2025 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). © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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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