{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha5115-1-72-f-a-18e-super-hornet-usn-vfa-151-vigilantes","title":"Hobby Master HA5115 1:72 F\/A-18E Super Hornet USN VFA-151 Vigilantes","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA poignant carrier-borne tribute to a fallen aviator.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA5115) recreates the McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18E Super Hornet #168478 \"NG410,\" flying with VFA-151 \"Vigilantes\" aboard the USS John C. Stennis. This specific airframe bears solemn historical significance: following the tragic crash of Lt. Charles Z. Walker in Death Valley's Star Wars Canyon on July 31, 2019, this sibling aircraft was adorned with special memorial markings on the fuselage and tail. Finished in the U.S. Navy's standard tactical low-visibility grey, the model stands as an authentic and moving testament to contemporary naval aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of modern naval warfare and U.S. Navy carrier history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the modern frontline fleet. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring crisp panel lines, an opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, and a full complement of wing-mounted fuel tanks and ordnance. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unit heritage, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the VFA-151 legacy.\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 HA5115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas F\/A-18E Super Hornet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFA-151 \"Vigilantes\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #168478 \/ NG410 (Lt. Charles Z. Walker Memorial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS John C. Stennis\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\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 10\" or 25.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" or 19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model itself is in mint condition. Please note the following accessory issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre fuel tank accessory is missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe targeting pod is missing the pin required to slot onto the aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in near mint condition, with only minor wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":57440197017982,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha5115-172-fa-18e-super-hornet-usn-vfa-151-vigilantes-2893149.jpg?v=1779267016","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha5115-1-72-f-a-18e-super-hornet-usn-vfa-151-vigilantes","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}