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Hobby Master HA7727 1:48 P-51D Mustang USAAF 357th FG Passion Wagon 1945
Preowned - Excellent (8/10)
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Description
A magnificent 1:48 scale diecast replication capturing a decorated long-range escort fighter complete with historic wartime nose art. This premium model by Hobby Master (HA7727) replicates the definitive North American P-51D Mustang (#44-13691), famously christened "Passion Wagon" while serving with the USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron in 1945. The aircraft was originally piloted by Major Arval Roberson, who completed his tour of duty with 6 victories behind its controls, featuring a provocative nude nose art layout applied by mechanic Bob Child that stood as the very first female design applied within the unit. The fighter was subsequently re-assigned to Captain Charles "Chuck" Weaver, who preserved the iconic pin-up girl nose art. Captain Weaver went on to achieve Ace status in the aircraft, downing four Bf-109s, three Fw-190s, and one Me-262. Originally designed to fulfill a British RAF requirement for a multi-role fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, the P-51 first took flight on October 26, 1940. While at least eight variants were produced, it was the bubble-canopy P-51D that stood as the definitive version, utilizing a powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine to deliver tremendous performance gains as a long-range bomber escort that the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee declared "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence."
Released under Hobby Master's Air Power Series, this large 1:48 scale model is constructed almost entirely from solid diecast metal with an intelligent use of high-quality plastic components. The sliding canopy smoothly opens to expose a fully detailed cockpit interior, complete with pad-printed flight controls, a realistic instrument panel, and radio equipment boxes. Key operational highlights include an all-metal propeller assembly that spins freely, alongside fully functional, movable wing flaps and an adjustable radiator cowling. Fine structural touches include separately applied metal engine exhaust stacks featuring six flanged pipes on each side, paired with high-fidelity pad-printed rivets visible across the flaps, engine cowling, and rudder surfaces. Complete with modular landing gear and gear doors engineered as a single drop-in subassembly for quick ground configurations, this premium warbird includes a selection of wing-mounted external fuel tanks and ordnance.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA7727
Aircraft: North American P-51D Mustang
Serial/Tail Code: #44-13691
Nose Art / Nickname: "Passion Wagon" (Later "Gypsy")
Pilots: Major Arval Roberson & Captain Charles "Chuck" Weaver
Unit: USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron (357th FG, 362nd FS)
Date/Period: 1945 (World War II Era)
Scale: 1:48
Material: Diecast Metal with Plastic Parts
Special Features: Authentic Bob Child pin-up girl nose art graphics, sliding cockpit canopy with interior instruments, free-spinning metal propeller, movable wing flaps and radiator cowl, separately applied 6-pipe flanged metal exhaust stacks, pad-printed rivets, modular landing gear subassembly, detachable under-wing fuel tanks and ordnance
Model Dimensions
Length: 8" or 20.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall.
- Light handling marks are present on the underside.
- Tiny area of paint loss present on the underside of the horizontal stabiliser.
- Some light paint bubbling is present, but this is not major.
- All noted defects have been marked with a red arrow in the photos.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Box is in very good condition for its age, with shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
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
Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.
Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional 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
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Important Information for U.S. Customers
Due to changes in import procedures, a 20–30% import duties charge will be calculated at checkout.
This charge is collected upfront to cover the duties and taxes that must be paid to the courier before your order can be shipped.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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- 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.
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Hobby Master HA7727 1:48 P-51D Mustang USAAF 357th FG Passion Wagon 1945
Sale price£85.00 GBP
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Hobby Master HA7727 1:48 P-51D Mustang USAAF 357th FG Passion Wagon 1945
Sale price£85.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
A magnificent 1:48 scale diecast replication capturing a decorated long-range escort fighter complete with historic wartime nose art. This premium model by Hobby Master (HA7727) replicates the definitive North American P-51D Mustang (#44-13691), famously christened "Passion Wagon" while serving with the USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron in 1945. The aircraft was originally piloted by Major Arval Roberson, who completed his tour of duty with 6 victories behind its controls, featuring a provocative nude nose art layout applied by mechanic Bob Child that stood as the very first female design applied within the unit. The fighter was subsequently re-assigned to Captain Charles "Chuck" Weaver, who preserved the iconic pin-up girl nose art. Captain Weaver went on to achieve Ace status in the aircraft, downing four Bf-109s, three Fw-190s, and one Me-262. Originally designed to fulfill a British RAF requirement for a multi-role fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, the P-51 first took flight on October 26, 1940. While at least eight variants were produced, it was the bubble-canopy P-51D that stood as the definitive version, utilizing a powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine to deliver tremendous performance gains as a long-range bomber escort that the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee declared "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence."
Released under Hobby Master's Air Power Series, this large 1:48 scale model is constructed almost entirely from solid diecast metal with an intelligent use of high-quality plastic components. The sliding canopy smoothly opens to expose a fully detailed cockpit interior, complete with pad-printed flight controls, a realistic instrument panel, and radio equipment boxes. Key operational highlights include an all-metal propeller assembly that spins freely, alongside fully functional, movable wing flaps and an adjustable radiator cowling. Fine structural touches include separately applied metal engine exhaust stacks featuring six flanged pipes on each side, paired with high-fidelity pad-printed rivets visible across the flaps, engine cowling, and rudder surfaces. Complete with modular landing gear and gear doors engineered as a single drop-in subassembly for quick ground configurations, this premium warbird includes a selection of wing-mounted external fuel tanks and ordnance.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA7727
Aircraft: North American P-51D Mustang
Serial/Tail Code: #44-13691
Nose Art / Nickname: "Passion Wagon" (Later "Gypsy")
Pilots: Major Arval Roberson & Captain Charles "Chuck" Weaver
Unit: USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 362nd Fighter Squadron (357th FG, 362nd FS)
Date/Period: 1945 (World War II Era)
Scale: 1:48
Material: Diecast Metal with Plastic Parts
Special Features: Authentic Bob Child pin-up girl nose art graphics, sliding cockpit canopy with interior instruments, free-spinning metal propeller, movable wing flaps and radiator cowl, separately applied 6-pipe flanged metal exhaust stacks, pad-printed rivets, modular landing gear subassembly, detachable under-wing fuel tanks and ordnance
Model Dimensions
Length: 8" or 20.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall.
- Light handling marks are present on the underside.
- Tiny area of paint loss present on the underside of the horizontal stabiliser.
- Some light paint bubbling is present, but this is not major.
- All noted defects have been marked with a red arrow in the photos.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Box is in very good condition for its age, with shelf wear present to the edges and corners.
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
Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.
Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional 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 are 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.
Important Information for U.S. Customers
Due to changes in import procedures, a 20–30% import duties charge will be calculated at checkout.
This charge is collected upfront to cover the duties and taxes that must be paid to the courier before your order can be shipped.
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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