{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha3550-1-72-cf-18-hornet-rcaf-demonstration-team-2016","title":"Hobby Master HA3550 1:72 CF-18 Hornet RCAF Demonstration Team 2016","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA profound, high-visibility tribute honoring Canada's monumental wartime training legacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\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 HA3550\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (CF-188)\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 British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) Commemorative Scheme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\/Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Ryan \"Roid\" Kean (RCAF Demo Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCAF Demonstration Team \/ 410 TF (Operational Training) Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 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 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\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\u003eA few tiny black circular marks present on the topside wing surfaces and fuselage.\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\u003eCreasing to the insert tab and very light wear on the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57579151556990,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/the-collectables-vault-hobby-master-cf-18-hornet-box_a6676d19-f279-4a27-81c2-775628e63076.jpg?v=1781881445","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha3550-1-72-cf-18-hornet-rcaf-demonstration-team-2016","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}