{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha3526-1-72-cf-18-hornet-rcaf-battle-of-britain-75th-anniv-2015","title":"Hobby Master HA3526 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Battle of Britain 75th Anniv 2015","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn incredible, generation-spanning fusion of modern tactical power and WWII heritage.\u003c\/strong\u003e This premium 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA3526) replicates the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188 \/ #188761), operating as the celebrated 2015 Demonstration aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) out of CFB Cold Lake, Canada. Designed to commemorate the historic 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this fighter pays a direct, solemn tribute to the fearless air and ground crews who defended the United Kingdom against overwhelming odds in 1940. The upper portion of the strike fighter is meticulously finished in an authentic early 1940s dark earth and dark green splinter camouflage pattern, directly emulating the schemes worn by Royal Air Force and Commonwealth Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire fighters. Most remarkably, the twin vertical stabilizers feature elaborate custom murals detailing key historical events, aircraft profiles, and prominent persons linked to the Battle of Britain. Piloted on the international display circuit by Captain Denis \"Cheech\" Beaulieu, this magnificent warbird stands as a stunning monument to military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of heritage flight programs and specialized multirole fighter variants, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The model is engineered with exceptional 1:72 precision, capturing the intricate contours of the modern Hornet airframe beneath its historic camouflage. Key design hallmarks include an interchangeable, removable canopy system that lets you view the cockpit interior, completely fitted out with pad-printed instruments and a detailed pilot seat. Additional high-end engineering details feature an optional-position dorsal speed brake that can be posed deployed with a fixed actuator, alongside robust landing gear and gear door subassemblies built for a seamless ground or in-flight profile configuration. Complete with an included presentation stand, this museum-grade piece forms an uncompromised cornerstone for elite aviation collections.\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 HA3526\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-18A)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #188761 \/ 761\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivery Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Commemorative Camouflage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\/Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Denis \"Cheech\" Beaulieu (RCAF Demo Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCAF Demonstration Team \/ CFB Cold Lake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015 Air Show Season\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 Metal \u0026amp; High-Grade Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic 1940s style RAF Dark Earth\/Green camouflage upper scheme, custom illustrated historical tail fin murals, interchangeable open or closed canopies, pad-printed cockpit instruments, functional speed brake option, modular landing gear subassemblies, 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 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a speck of missing paint on the underside of the tails horizontal stabiliser.\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\u003eShelf wear is present on the box - structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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