Hobby Master HA7727 1:48 P-51D Mustang USAAF 357th FG Passion Wagon 1945
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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
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.
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 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.
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
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Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.
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Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.
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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.
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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
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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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
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.
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 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.
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
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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