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Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USN VF-84 Wolf Gang White 167
Preowned - Good (6/10)
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Description
The hard-hitting mount of a legendary "Wolf Gang" commander. This highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8206) replicates the Vought F4U Corsair "White 167," flown by Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick, Commanding Officer of USN squadron VF-84 "Wolf Gang," while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill in February 1945. Formed largely from veterans of the famous VF-17 "Jolly Rogers," VF-84 was designated as the Navy's premier day-fighter Corsair squadron. While flying from the Bunker Hill on February 25, 1945, Hedrick added to his impressive tally by destroying two Japanese "Franks" and a "Zero," bringing his final war record to 12 aircraft destroyed. Finished in a rich Gloss Sea Blue livery with contrasting bright yellow cowling accents and arrow carrier geometric identification tail marks, this model perfectly captures the late-war strike aesthetic of the iconic inverted gull-wing fighter.
Ideal for curators of Pacific Theatre carrier operations and U.S. Navy aviation history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the final aerial pushes against the Japanese mainland. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring positional folding wings for flight or carrier deck parking configuration, an opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, and a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and ace commander history, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the VF-84 legacy.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA8206
Aircraft: Vought F4U Corsair
Tactical Code: White 167
Pilot: Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick (Ace - 12 Victories)
Unit: U.S. Navy VF-84 "Wolf Gang"
Carrier: USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)
Location: Pacific Theatre
Date/Period: February 1945
Scale: 1:48
Material: Diecast Metal
Features: Folding wings, opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, authentic VF-84 markings
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Wingspan: 10" or 25.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- Paint wear is present in multiple areas, most noticeably on the topside and underside of the tail, visible as grey marks against the navy paint.
- Some white paint is missing from the arrow marking on the tail.
- Some glue residue is visible on the front section of the canopy plastic.
- Wear is present to the underside of the fuselage.
- Some paint bubbling is present towards the ends of the wings.
Box condition - Good (6/10)
- Noticeable wear is present to the outside of the box.
- There is a taped tear to the top corner of the inner display cardboard.
- The plastic tray has cracks running from the bottom to the side, where a hole has also formed.
- The model still sits in the tray correctly, but the tray may be more fragile and prone to further cracking.
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
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
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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.
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For orders under £100.
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- Items must be returned in their original condition.
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Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USN VF-84 Wolf Gang White 167
Sale price£75.00 GBP
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Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USN VF-84 Wolf Gang White 167
Sale price£75.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
The hard-hitting mount of a legendary "Wolf Gang" commander. This highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8206) replicates the Vought F4U Corsair "White 167," flown by Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick, Commanding Officer of USN squadron VF-84 "Wolf Gang," while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill in February 1945. Formed largely from veterans of the famous VF-17 "Jolly Rogers," VF-84 was designated as the Navy's premier day-fighter Corsair squadron. While flying from the Bunker Hill on February 25, 1945, Hedrick added to his impressive tally by destroying two Japanese "Franks" and a "Zero," bringing his final war record to 12 aircraft destroyed. Finished in a rich Gloss Sea Blue livery with contrasting bright yellow cowling accents and arrow carrier geometric identification tail marks, this model perfectly captures the late-war strike aesthetic of the iconic inverted gull-wing fighter.
Ideal for curators of Pacific Theatre carrier operations and U.S. Navy aviation history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the final aerial pushes against the Japanese mainland. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring positional folding wings for flight or carrier deck parking configuration, an opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, and a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and ace commander history, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the VF-84 legacy.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Hobby Master
Series: Air Power Series
Model code: HA8206
Aircraft: Vought F4U Corsair
Tactical Code: White 167
Pilot: Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick (Ace - 12 Victories)
Unit: U.S. Navy VF-84 "Wolf Gang"
Carrier: USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)
Location: Pacific Theatre
Date/Period: February 1945
Scale: 1:48
Material: Diecast Metal
Features: Folding wings, opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, authentic VF-84 markings
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Wingspan: 10" or 25.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- Paint wear is present in multiple areas, most noticeably on the topside and underside of the tail, visible as grey marks against the navy paint.
- Some white paint is missing from the arrow marking on the tail.
- Some glue residue is visible on the front section of the canopy plastic.
- Wear is present to the underside of the fuselage.
- Some paint bubbling is present towards the ends of the wings.
Box condition - Good (6/10)
- Noticeable wear is present to the outside of the box.
- There is a taped tear to the top corner of the inner display cardboard.
- The plastic tray has cracks running from the bottom to the side, where a hole has also formed.
- The model still sits in the tray correctly, but the tray may be more fragile and prone to further cracking.
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
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
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 and 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.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
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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