{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8211-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-215-spirit-of-76","title":"Hobby Master HA8211 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USMC VMF-215 Spirit of 76","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hard-fighting veteran of the Solomon Islands campaign.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8211) replicates the Vought F4U-1 Corsair Bureau Number 02714 \"Spirit of 76,\" operating with the USMC squadron VMF-215 \"Fighting Corsairs\" out of Munda in 1943. While traditionally associated with Major Robert G. Owens Jr., this aircraft represents the shared reality of frontline island warfare, where pooled resources saw iconic pilots from both VMF-215 and VMF-214 (the \"Black Sheep\") take this specific airframe into combat. Finished in the authentic early-war three-tone Pacific camouflage scheme with distinct red-bordered national insignias, this model highlights the rugged elegance of the legendary inverted gull-wing fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre operations and Marine Corps history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the grueling Solomon Islands air war. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring positional folding wings for flight or parked display, an opening cockpit 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 combat legacy, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the USMC heritage.\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 HA8211\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought F4U-1 Corsair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spirit of 76\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Marine Corps VMF-215 \"Fighting Corsairs\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munda, Solomon Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\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 - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model does come with another antenna which is not on the accessory photo so there are 4 in total.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b03c49dc-7fff-7b8f-d283-fb0babad1f55\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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":57444414652798,"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-ha8211-148-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-215-spirit-of-76-2278084.jpg?v=1779515193","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8211-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-215-spirit-of-76","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}