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Hobby Master HA3550 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Demonstration Team 2016
Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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Description
A profound, high-visibility tribute honoring Canada's monumental wartime training legacy. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA3550) replicates the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188 / #188761), operating as the official 2016 Demonstration aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Masterfully designed by Jim Belliveau, the graphic artist for 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, this scheme commemorates the historic British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). Operating from 1939 to 1945 across more than one hundred Canadian communities, the BCATP was a colossal undertaking that trained 131,553 Allied aircrew. The jet's striking livery uses bright yellow to represent the plan's training aircraft, rich black to signify the dark times of war, and bold red lines to echo flames pushing through the darkness. Piloted on the air show circuit by Captain Ryan "Roid" Kean, this Hornet proudly displays historic BCATP style roundels across its wings.
Ideal for curators of commemorative air show liveries and modern Canadian military heritage, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, perfectly rendering the sleek lines of the multirole Hornet. Technical highlights include an interchangeable or removable canopy assembly that provides an unobstructed view of the cockpit interior, which is fully kitted with pad-printed instruments and structural seat detailing. Performance display options feature a deployable speed brake that can be posed open using an included fixed actuator, alongside modular landing gear and gear door subassemblies for quick ground or in-flight configurations. Posed elegantly on its sleek black presentation display stand, this vibrant warbird commands attention in any collection.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA3550
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188)
Serial/Tail Code: #188761 / 761
Livery Theme: British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) Commemorative Scheme
Pilot/Commander: Captain Ryan "Roid" Kean (RCAF Demo Pilot)
Unit: RCAF Demonstration Team / 410 TF (Operational Training) Squadron
Date/Period: 2016 Air Show Season
Scale: 1:72
Material: Diecast Metal & High-Grade Plastic
Special Features: Custom yellow-and-black BCATP tribute paint finish, interchangeable open/closed cockpit canopies, pad-printed instruments, functional speed brake option, modular landing gear subassemblies, custom presentation stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- A few tiny black circular marks present on the topside wing surfaces and fuselage.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Creasing to the insert tab and very light wear on the edges.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
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Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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.
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Hobby Master HA3550 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Demonstration Team 2016
Sale price£80.00 GBP
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Hobby Master HA3550 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Demonstration Team 2016
Sale price£80.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
A profound, high-visibility tribute honoring Canada's monumental wartime training legacy. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA3550) replicates the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188 / #188761), operating as the official 2016 Demonstration aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Masterfully designed by Jim Belliveau, the graphic artist for 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, this scheme commemorates the historic British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). Operating from 1939 to 1945 across more than one hundred Canadian communities, the BCATP was a colossal undertaking that trained 131,553 Allied aircrew. The jet's striking livery uses bright yellow to represent the plan's training aircraft, rich black to signify the dark times of war, and bold red lines to echo flames pushing through the darkness. Piloted on the air show circuit by Captain Ryan "Roid" Kean, this Hornet proudly displays historic BCATP style roundels across its wings.
Ideal for curators of commemorative air show liveries and modern Canadian military heritage, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, perfectly rendering the sleek lines of the multirole Hornet. Technical highlights include an interchangeable or removable canopy assembly that provides an unobstructed view of the cockpit interior, which is fully kitted with pad-printed instruments and structural seat detailing. Performance display options feature a deployable speed brake that can be posed open using an included fixed actuator, alongside modular landing gear and gear door subassemblies for quick ground or in-flight configurations. Posed elegantly on its sleek black presentation display stand, this vibrant warbird commands attention in any collection.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA3550
Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188)
Serial/Tail Code: #188761 / 761
Livery Theme: British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) Commemorative Scheme
Pilot/Commander: Captain Ryan "Roid" Kean (RCAF Demo Pilot)
Unit: RCAF Demonstration Team / 410 TF (Operational Training) Squadron
Date/Period: 2016 Air Show Season
Scale: 1:72
Material: Diecast Metal & High-Grade Plastic
Special Features: Custom yellow-and-black BCATP tribute paint finish, interchangeable open/closed cockpit canopies, pad-printed instruments, functional speed brake option, modular landing gear subassemblies, custom presentation stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- A few tiny black circular marks present on the topside wing surfaces and fuselage.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Creasing to the insert tab and very light wear on the edges.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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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