Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3703
McDonnell RF-101B Voodoo Diecast Model
USAF 192nd TRS NV ANG, #50-0397, Reno ANGB, NV |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell RF-101B Voodoo | | 11.25" | | 6.75" |
From 1970 to 1972 fifty six of Canada’s original CF-101s were sent back to the USAF to be replaced by sixty six Voodoos with lower air time. Most of the aircraft were scrapped but twenty two were converted to RF-101Bs reconnaissance variants. The modification consisted of removing most of the rear cockpit controls, removing the armament and fire control systems in the nose and replacing them with special photography cameras and tv cameras in a new modified nose. The weapons bay was also emptied and filled with more cameras. Some aircraft received an enclosed in-flight refueling probe in front of the cockpit as well as an air-refueling receptacle behind the rear cockpit. When the modifications were completed the aircraft were sent to the Nevada ANG 192 TRS in Reno, Nevada. These aircraft were found to be too expensive to operate and replaced by RF-4Cs in 1975. This particular aircraft ended up going to the scrap yard in January 1980.
Designed to meed a USAAF requirement for a long-range turbojet powered fighter, the F-101 was first flown (as the XF-88 prototype) on October 20th, 1948. Its initial mission as bomber escort was modified during development to include that of all-weather interceptor, nuclear fighter-bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft. Reconnaissance variants saw extensive use during the Vietnam war while interceptors remained in service with several Air National Guard units until 1982. Ultimately, the Voodoo's carreer was rather short-lived although it did help pave the way towards the highly successful F-4 Phantom II that replaced it. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-101 Voodoo is a large model in this scale and is constructed from diecast metal with plastic components used for replication of fine scale details such as the model's nose and engine exhausts. The short stubby solid metal wings are cleverly fitted to the fuselage with almost no visible seams and feature razor thin aerodynamic wing fences and crisp panel lines. The hinged canopy opens near vertical for easy placement of crew figures and viewing the highly detailed pad-printed front and rear instrument panels. The series covers fighter variants with a rotating weapons pallete under the forward fuselage and reconnaissance variants with transparent camera windows in the nose.
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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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