Hobby Master HA1932
1:72 Air Power Series
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Diecast Model
USN VF-194 Red Lightnings, NL212, 1977, Ferris Camouflage

SOLD OUT  - RARE

Comes with all original parts including original packaging. Excellent condition with no damage or flaws. Previously opened and displayed for a couple months in smoke-free home. Pilots installed in cockpit. No flaws, excellent condition. Box may show signs of normal shelf wear and have minor tears.

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On August 1, 1963 VF-91 was re-designated and for the third VF-194 “Red Lightning” was used. Between 1964 and 1973 VF-194 made eight deployments to Vietnam. In 1976 VF-194 was re-equipped with the F-4J Phantom II and assigned to the USS Coral Sea. Three VF-194 F-4Js received the “Ferris Camouflage” scheme named after artist Keith Ferris. Designed to break up the aircraft’s line and confuse the enemy it was never officially adopted. One of the 3 aircraft that received this scheme was Bu. No. 153798 NL/212 c/n 2005.

Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996.

Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.

 

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

 

Diecast metal construction with minimal 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.

Display stand to present the aircraft "in flight".

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

 

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