{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha1307-1-72-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-52nd-fw-81st-fs-panthers","title":"Hobby Master HA1307 1:72 A-10A Thunderbolt II USAF 52nd FW 81st FS Panthers","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA battle-proven tank buster from an elite NATO frontline squad.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA1307) replicates the Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II (#81-0962), operating with the 81st Fighter Squadron (\"Panthers\"), 52nd Fighter Wing out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. As a core component of the largest fighter operation in Germany, the 81st FS deployed these rugged attack jets in critical support of NATO operations in Kosovo, flying a staggering 1,181 combat sorties over 4,705 flight hours. Renowned for their extreme low-altitude maneuverability and legendary survivability, the Panthers' exceptional performance earned them the prestigious 1997 Commander in Chief Trophy as the best fighter squadron in USAFE (US Air Forces Europe). This model captures the tactical grey scheme with \"SP\" tail codes perfectly, representing a premier era of European theater close air support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of modern tactical strike history and elite USAF aircraft collections, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, featuring clean recessed panel lines and a hinged canopy that opens to expose beautifully recreated front and side instrument panels, a control stick, and a pilot's seat. Key technical details include a slightly offset 30mm GAU-8 Avenger gatling-gun barrel with authentic cooling vents, a Pave Penny laser-tracking pod below the cockpit, several ventral-mounted antennas, and prominent high fuselage-mounted turbofan engine nacelles with visible fan blades. Complete with solid metal wings featuring cambered control surfaces, realistic main gear nacelles, and a full set of removable under-wing mounted ordnance for multiple configuration options, this premium model delivers a commanding presence on its 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 HA1307\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II (\"Warthog\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #81-0962 \/ SP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAF 52nd Fighter Wing, 81st Fighter Squadron \"Panthers\" (81st FS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommand:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAFE (US Air Forces Europe) \/ NATO Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged opening canopy with cockpit interior detailing, realistic 30mm gatling gun, detailed turbofan fan blades, full suite of detachable under-wing ordnance, presentation 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 8.75\" or 22.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\" or 24.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very small black line mark is visible on the topside of the wing, with a couple of similar marks on the underside near the pylons and centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 on the corners and edges along with a cut at the bottom of the back face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a crack where the blister push in point is but the aircraft still seats fine.\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":57515954536830,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha1307-172-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-52nd-fw-81st-fs-panthers-3981339.jpg?v=1780689503","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha1307-1-72-a-10a-thunderbolt-ii-usaf-52nd-fw-81st-fs-panthers","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}