{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha1512-1-72-north-american-snj-3-usmc-1st-maw-quantico-1942","title":"Hobby Master HA1512 1:72 North American SNJ-3 USMC 1st MAW Quantico 1942","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elite, battle-era trainer tracing the foundation of Marine Corps aviation proficiency.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA1512) replicates the North American SNJ-3 Texan, operating with the USMC 1st Marine Aircraft Wing out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, in 1942. Activated shortly before the US entry into WWII on July 7, 1941, the 1st MAW initially relied on these specialized SNJ trainers to keep pilots honed and maintain strict tactical proficiency. Universally nicknamed \"The Pilot Maker,\" the Texan platform utilized a low cantilever wing design and a rugged engine configuration to simulate combat environments safely. Beyond Quantico, these vital utility aircraft supported historic USMC squadrons including VMF-111, VMF-121, and VMF-211 across the Pacific Theater. This model captures the trainer beautifully in its early-war overall blue-grey operational scheme, complete with a red-and-white striped rudder and historic USMC fuselage lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of WWII utility airframes and early United States Marine Corps heritage, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with a heavy diecast metal construction, giving it a satisfyingly solid and premium feel. Key design highlights include a removable \"bird cage\" style canopy that exposes an unobstructed view of the tandem, two-seat cockpit complete with pad-printed instrument panels, a control stick, and bucket seats. Fine structural details include an intricately cast engine front showing pushrod housings and cylinder head cooling fins tucked neatly inside the cowling, simulated wing landing lights, an accurate pitot tube, and separately applied aileron bell-crank levers. Complete with an elegant presentation display stand, this museum-grade collectible offers a fantastic gallery presence.\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 HA1512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American SNJ-3 Texan (Navy\/Marine Variant of T-6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USMC 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCB Quantico, Virginia, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1942 (Early World War II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic early-war USMC blue-grey livery with striped rudder, removable framed canopy, two-seat tandem cockpit with printed gauges, detailed radial engine face with pushrods, simulated landing lights, aileron bell-crank levers, 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 5\" or 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" or 17.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel is in mint condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome glue residue is visible around the antenna base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt cannot be confirmed whether this is from a repair, but this has been noted for full transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tray does have some cracking but still seats the aircraft well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox is in excellent condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome shelf wear is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":57579178557822,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/the-collectables-vault-snj-3-texan-diecast-model_e772f7a6-69f1-4e8c-b6f4-8228673f3d1c.jpg?v=1781894352","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha1512-1-72-north-american-snj-3-usmc-1st-maw-quantico-1942","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}