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Hobby Master HA1981 1:72 McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel USAF 37th TFW 563rd TFS 69-7582 George AFB 1980s

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel operated by the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron during the 1980s. Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1981 depicts aircraft 69-7582 of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing while based at George Air Force Base in California.

The F-4G Wild Weasel was developed to locate, identify and suppress hostile radar-guided air defence systems. Operating in some of the most heavily defended airspace encountered by the United States Air Force, Wild Weasel crews were tasked with detecting enemy radar emissions and attacking surface-to-air missile sites before they could threaten accompanying strike aircraft.

Aircraft 69-7582 was originally manufactured as an F-4E before being converted to the specialised F-4G configuration. During the early to mid-1980s it served with the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron and 37th Tactical Fighter Wing at George Air Force Base, one of the principal centres for USAF Wild Weasel operations and training.

The model recreates the aircraft in its distinctive Southeast Asia-style camouflage, combining dark green, tan and lighter green upper surfaces with a contrasting underside. Prominent USAF national markings, individual aircraft numbers and unit insignia are reproduced across the airframe, together with the specialised external stores associated with the suppression of enemy air defence role.

Developed from the successful F-4E Phantom II, the F-4G replaced the fighter's internal cannon with advanced radar detection and electronic warfare equipment. Its two-person crew consisted of a pilot and an Electronic Warfare Officer, who worked together to identify radar threats and direct anti-radiation missiles against hostile emitters.

This Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aviation, electronic warfare aircraft and United States Air Force Phantoms. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed front and rear cockpits beneath separately positionable canopies, removable external stores and accurately reproduced Wild Weasel equipment. It is supplied with its original Hobby Master presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Hobby Master

Series: Air Power Series

Model code: HA1981

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel Phantom II

Serial: 69-7582

Unit: United States Air Force 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Wing: 37th Tactical Fighter Wing

Role: Suppression of Enemy Air Defences

Theatre / Base: George Air Force Base, California

Date/Period: 1980s

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 USAF 563rd TFS and 37th TFW markings, Southeast Asia-style camouflage, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, specialised Wild Weasel equipment, 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 - Fair (5/10)

  • Model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Nose section just in front of the cockpit is wobbly and appears to have had a repair in the past.
  • Some accessories have previously been glued, with glue residue present on the joining ends.
  • Previous gluing has caused wear to the underside areas where the accessories slot in.
  • Larger missiles will require additional support to stay securely in place.
  • Slight paint lose to the topside of the nose pitot.
  • Some other wear marks are present; please see all imagery provided for a clear view of the defects.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Box is in excellent condition overall.
  • Some general wear is present around the edges and corners.

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.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel operated by the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron during the 1980s. Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1981 depicts aircraft 69-7582 of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing while based at George Air Force Base in California.

The F-4G Wild Weasel was developed to locate, identify and suppress hostile radar-guided air defence systems. Operating in some of the most heavily defended airspace encountered by the United States Air Force, Wild Weasel crews were tasked with detecting enemy radar emissions and attacking surface-to-air missile sites before they could threaten accompanying strike aircraft.

Aircraft 69-7582 was originally manufactured as an F-4E before being converted to the specialised F-4G configuration. During the early to mid-1980s it served with the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron and 37th Tactical Fighter Wing at George Air Force Base, one of the principal centres for USAF Wild Weasel operations and training.

The model recreates the aircraft in its distinctive Southeast Asia-style camouflage, combining dark green, tan and lighter green upper surfaces with a contrasting underside. Prominent USAF national markings, individual aircraft numbers and unit insignia are reproduced across the airframe, together with the specialised external stores associated with the suppression of enemy air defence role.

Developed from the successful F-4E Phantom II, the F-4G replaced the fighter's internal cannon with advanced radar detection and electronic warfare equipment. Its two-person crew consisted of a pilot and an Electronic Warfare Officer, who worked together to identify radar threats and direct anti-radiation missiles against hostile emitters.

This Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aviation, electronic warfare aircraft and United States Air Force Phantoms. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed front and rear cockpits beneath separately positionable canopies, removable external stores and accurately reproduced Wild Weasel equipment. It is supplied with its original Hobby Master presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Hobby Master

Series: Air Power Series

Model code: HA1981

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel Phantom II

Serial: 69-7582

Unit: United States Air Force 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron

Wing: 37th Tactical Fighter Wing

Role: Suppression of Enemy Air Defences

Theatre / Base: George Air Force Base, California

Date/Period: 1980s

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 USAF 563rd TFS and 37th TFW markings, Southeast Asia-style camouflage, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, specialised Wild Weasel equipment, 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 - Fair (5/10)

  • Model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Nose section just in front of the cockpit is wobbly and appears to have had a repair in the past.
  • Some accessories have previously been glued, with glue residue present on the joining ends.
  • Previous gluing has caused wear to the underside areas where the accessories slot in.
  • Larger missiles will require additional support to stay securely in place.
  • Slight paint lose to the topside of the nose pitot.
  • Some other wear marks are present; please see all imagery provided for a clear view of the defects.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Box is in excellent condition overall.
  • Some general wear is present around the edges and corners.

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.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.