{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8209-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-rnzaf-no-23-sqn-kohimarama-ix","title":"Hobby Master HA8209 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair RNZAF No.23 Sqn Kohimarama IX","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Whistling Death\" in Kiwi service.\u003c\/strong\u003e This detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8209) replicates the Vought F4U Corsair NZ5485 \"Kohimarama IX,\" serving with No.23 \"Ghost\" Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at Emirau, St. Matthias Islands, in August 1945. Originally shipped from the USA in late 1944, this aircraft was assembled at Espiritu Santo and named after an Auckland suburb. It represents the vital contribution of Kiwi pilots to the Allied bypass and isolation strategies in the South Pacific. Finished in a deep Gloss Sea Blue with distinctive RNZAF roundels and white tactical codes, it captures the aggressive lines of the iconic inverted gull-wing fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre operations and Commonwealth aviation heritage, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of late-war Pacific history. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring positional folding wings for flight or parked configuration, an opening canopy, and a detailed pilot figure. Please note that this specific release uniquely features wing-flaps that are permanently molded in the extended landing\/parked position. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique service liveries, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the RNZAF 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 HA8209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought F4U Corsair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Kohimarama IX\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) No.23 \"Ghost\" Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emirau, St. Matthias Islands (South Pacific)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 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\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanently extended landing flaps; folding wings\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 - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear in a couple of spots on the underside of the fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear to edges and corners but structurally sound.\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":57443673866622,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha8209-148-vought-f4u-corsair-rnzaf-no23-sqn-kohimarama-ix-1402059.jpg?v=1779515253","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8209-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-rnzaf-no-23-sqn-kohimarama-ix","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}