{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha1102-1-72-grumman-f6f-hellcat-royal-navy-fleet-air-arm-no-804-nas-1945","title":"Hobby Master HA1102 1:72 Grumman F6F Hellcat Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.804 NAS 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Grumman F6F Hellcat operated by Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No. 804 Naval Air Squadron during 1945.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1102 depicts a British-operated Hellcat carrying the tactical markings “K-6K”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 804 Naval Air Squadron converted to the Hellcat after earlier service with other Fleet Air Arm fighter types. Its crews undertook carrier-based fighter, escort and strike-support duties as Royal Navy aviation operations expanded into European and Far Eastern theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squadron participated in operations against the German battleship Tirpitz before later contributing to the Allied campaign in north-western Europe. During 1944 and 1945, elements of the unit also operated from Royal Navy carriers supporting actions across the Indian Ocean and Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in a muted Fleet Air Arm camouflage scheme with British national markings and broad white theatre identification bands across the wings and rear fuselage. The individual code “K-6K” is displayed prominently along the fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped as a more powerful successor to the Grumman F4F Wildcat, the F6F Hellcat first flew in 1942. Its robust construction, powerful radial engine, heavy armament and forgiving carrier-handling characteristics made it one of the most successful naval fighters of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hobby Master release features extensive diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a removable or positionable canopy and a rotating propeller. Additional details include removable external fuel tanks and stores, accurately reproduced landing gear, authentic Fleet Air Arm markings and the original Hobby Master presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA1102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grumman F6F Hellcat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e K-6K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No. 804 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War carrier operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier-based fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm markings, K-6K tactical codes, broad white theatre identification bands, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, rotating propeller, removable external fuel tank and stores, detailed landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe model has the following accessory-related condition points:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"674\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qam3km\" data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eThe main cockpit accessory has snapped in half. The broken section is included should the buyer wish to attempt a repair or restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ki4wjl\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eThe alternative three-piece cockpit assembly is currently fitted to the aircraft, which accounts for the three empty spaces in the accessory tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ki4wjl\" data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eThere is some general wear located on the cowling of the propeller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g35s48\" data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThe rear-wheel accessories show some wear. The closed-position option has a broken locating pin, although it can still be fitted and used correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hnzgdb\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eSome glue residue is visible around the front cockpit section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable wear as shown in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57722454507902,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha1102-172-grumman-f6f-hellcat-royal-navy-fleet-air-arm-no804-nas-1945-6503970.jpg?v=1784820521","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha1102-1-72-grumman-f6f-hellcat-royal-navy-fleet-air-arm-no-804-nas-1945","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}