{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8401-1-48-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-gabby-gabreski-56th-fg","title":"Hobby Master HA8401 1:48 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Gabby Gabreski 56th FG","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate mount of America's leading European theatre ace.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8401) replicates the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt \"HV-A\" (#42-26418), flown by the legendary Lt. Col. Francis \"Gabby\" Gabreski, Commanding Officer of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, out of RAF Boxted, England, in June 1944. This specific \"bubble-top\" airframe is historically significant as the aircraft in which Gabreski scored his 27th and 28th final WWII aerial victories before being taken as a POW. Adorned with full D-Day invasion stripes, a vibrant red nose ring, and Gabreski's personal scoreboard, this model captures the thunderous power of the \"Zemke Wolfpack\" era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of ETO air operations and WWII aviation heritage, this debut release in Hobby Master's 1:48 P-47 series serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Eighth Air Force. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, optional-position landing gear, and a meticulously painted authentic camouflage pattern with sharp invasion markings. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary ace pilots, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Gabreski 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 HA8401\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic P-47D Thunderbolt (Bubble-top)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. Col. Francis \"Gabby\" Gabreski (28 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56th Fighter Group, 61st Fighter Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Boxted, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1944 (D-Day Period)\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\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 9\" or 22.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 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=\"1ep3nd6\" data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eSmall black marks on the topside fuselage before the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"suouhy\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eSome white paint loss on the underside towards the end of the wing.\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 data-section-id=\"1h491el\" data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eMinor wear to the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16y4vsd\" data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"236\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eStructurally 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":57443456450942,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/hobby-master-ha8401-148-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-gabby-gabreski-56th-fg-4756346.jpg?v=1779432457","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8401-1-48-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-gabby-gabreski-56th-fg","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}