{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8213-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-351-yellow-ff59","title":"Hobby Master HA8213 1:48 Vought F4U Corsair USMC VMF-351 Yellow FF59","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elite carrier-borne Corsair ace of the Pacific War.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8213) replicates the Vought F4U-1D Corsair \"Yellow FF59,\" flown by Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost, Commanding Officer of USMC squadron VMF-351, while deployed aboard the escort carrier USS Cape Gloucester in 1945. Under Yost's leadership, the squadron provided vital aerial cover during the intense Battle of Okinawa and minesweeping operations across the East China Sea. While flying this specific airframe, Yost added to his impressive combat record by downing a Japanese D4Y \"Judy\" on July 23, 1945, and a P1Y \"Frances\" on August 5, 1945. Finished in a striking Gloss Sea Blue livery with contrasting yellow carrier identification stripes and tactical markings, this model perfectly captures the late-war combat aesthetics of the iconic inverted gull-wing fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre carrier operations and Marine Corps aviation history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the final air battles of World War II. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring positional folding wings for flight or parked 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 command fighter history, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the VMF-351 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 HA8213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought F4U-1D Corsair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow FF59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. Col. Donald K. Yost (Ace)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Marine Corps VMF-351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Cape Gloucester (CVE-109)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e East China Sea \/ Okinawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–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\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding wings, opening canopy, optional landing gear positions\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 data-section-id=\"6bl7c7\" data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eDark line visible on the topside of the left wing where it meets the fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r259s9\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eSome residue visible on the underside of the fuselage, slightly off-centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ed7ssj\" data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"205\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eNo breakages present.\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":57444761043326,"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-ha8213-148-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-351-yellow-ff59-7615732.jpg?v=1779515257","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8213-1-48-vought-f4u-corsair-usmc-vmf-351-yellow-ff59","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}