{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8206-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usn-vf-84-wolf-gang-white-167","title":"Hobby Master HA8206 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USN VF-84 Wolf Gang White 167","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hard-hitting mount of a legendary \"Wolf Gang\" commander.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\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 HA8206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought F4U Corsair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e White 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick (Ace - 12 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy VF-84 \"Wolf Gang\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Bunker Hill (CV-17)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding wings, opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, authentic VF-84 markings\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 8.25\" or 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" or 25.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sl65bl\" data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"164\"\u003ePaint wear is present in multiple areas, most noticeably on the topside and underside of the tail, visible as grey marks against the navy paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8bzky\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eSome white paint is missing from the arrow marking on the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eogce\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eSome glue residue is visible on the front section of the canopy plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f7era5\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eWear is present to the underside of the fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119rydf\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eSome paint bubbling is present towards the ends of the wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69trqs\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNoticeable wear is present to the outside of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16j6ip\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eThere is a taped tear to the top corner of the inner display cardboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r45ywc\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"670\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe plastic tray has cracks running from the bottom to the side, where a hole has also formed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k1dmy9\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"780\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe model still sits in the tray correctly, but the tray may be more fragile and prone to further cracking.\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":57449728442750,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha8206-148-vought-f4u-corsair-usn-vf-84-wolf-gang-white-167-3684014.jpg?v=1779515182","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8206-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usn-vf-84-wolf-gang-white-167","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}