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Hobby Master HA3550 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Demonstration Team 2016

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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.

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 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.

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.