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Hobby Master HA1958 1:72 McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II USAF 10th TRW 1st TRS 68-0657 Starize RAF Alconbury 1986
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Description
A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II operated from RAF Alconbury during the closing years of the Cold War. Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1958 depicts aircraft 68-0657, named “Starize”, of the 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing during 1986.
The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was based at RAF Alconbury in England and operated several specialised reconnaissance squadrons. Its aircraft provided NATO commanders with valuable tactical imagery and intelligence throughout Europe, maintaining a constant readiness to operate during periods of heightened Cold War tension.
The RF-4C was an unarmed photographic reconnaissance development of the Phantom II. In place of the fighter variant's radar and weapons systems, the elongated nose housed an extensive suite of cameras and sensors that could be used to gather intelligence from low, medium and high altitude.
Aircraft 68-0657 is reproduced with the individual name “Starize”, the AR tail code associated with RAF Alconbury and the blue identification colour used by the 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Its green and grey camouflage reflects the operational appearance of USAF reconnaissance aircraft based in Europe during the period.
Developed from the successful F-4 Phantom II, the RF-4C retained the type's powerful twin-engine performance, two-person cockpit and ability to operate at high speed over long distances. These characteristics made it an effective tactical reconnaissance platform capable of gathering imagery deep within contested airspace.
This Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aircraft, USAF units based in Britain and reconnaissance aviation. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed front and rear cockpits beneath separately positionable canopies, a carefully reproduced camera nose and removable external stores. It is supplied with its original Hobby Master presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA1958
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II
Serial: 68-0657
Aircraft Name: Starize
Unit: United States Air Force 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
Wing: 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
Tail Code: AR
Role: Tactical photographic reconnaissance
Theatre / Base: RAF Alconbury, England
Date/Period: 1986
Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States
Scale: 1:72
Range: Air Power Series
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic 1st TRS and 10th TRW markings, Starize aircraft name, AR tail code, European camouflage, specialised camera nose, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, removable external stores, detailed landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Some general wear is present around the edges and corners.
- The box remains in excellent condition overall.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Description
A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II operated from RAF Alconbury during the closing years of the Cold War. Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1958 depicts aircraft 68-0657, named “Starize”, of the 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing during 1986.
The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was based at RAF Alconbury in England and operated several specialised reconnaissance squadrons. Its aircraft provided NATO commanders with valuable tactical imagery and intelligence throughout Europe, maintaining a constant readiness to operate during periods of heightened Cold War tension.
The RF-4C was an unarmed photographic reconnaissance development of the Phantom II. In place of the fighter variant's radar and weapons systems, the elongated nose housed an extensive suite of cameras and sensors that could be used to gather intelligence from low, medium and high altitude.
Aircraft 68-0657 is reproduced with the individual name “Starize”, the AR tail code associated with RAF Alconbury and the blue identification colour used by the 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. Its green and grey camouflage reflects the operational appearance of USAF reconnaissance aircraft based in Europe during the period.
Developed from the successful F-4 Phantom II, the RF-4C retained the type's powerful twin-engine performance, two-person cockpit and ability to operate at high speed over long distances. These characteristics made it an effective tactical reconnaissance platform capable of gathering imagery deep within contested airspace.
This Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aircraft, USAF units based in Britain and reconnaissance aviation. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed front and rear cockpits beneath separately positionable canopies, a carefully reproduced camera nose and removable external stores. It is supplied with its original Hobby Master presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA1958
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II
Serial: 68-0657
Aircraft Name: Starize
Unit: United States Air Force 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
Wing: 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
Tail Code: AR
Role: Tactical photographic reconnaissance
Theatre / Base: RAF Alconbury, England
Date/Period: 1986
Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States
Scale: 1:72
Range: Air Power Series
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic 1st TRS and 10th TRW markings, Starize aircraft name, AR tail code, European camouflage, specialised camera nose, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, removable external stores, detailed landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Some general wear is present around the edges and corners.
- The box remains in excellent condition overall.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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