{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8503b-1-48-p-51b-mustang-usaaf-357th-fg-old-crow-bud-anderson","title":"Hobby Master HA8503B 1:48 P-51B Mustang USAAF 357th FG Old Crow Bud Anderson","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA magnificent 1:48 scale diecast replication of a legendary D-Day escort fighter flown by a premier American triple ace.\u003c\/strong\u003e This premium model by Hobby Master (HA8503B) replicates the North American P-51B Mustang (#43-24823), famously named \"Old Crow\" and piloted by Captain C.E. \"Bud\" Anderson of the 363rd FS, 357th FG out of RAF Leiston, England. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), while escorting B-17 bombers on a critical mission near Leipzig, Germany, Anderson's squadron was engaged by eight German Fw-190s. Reacting swiftly, Capt. Anderson unleashed a long-range volley that eliminated the enemy leader, forced a bailout, and then closed in to set a second Fw-190 ablaze. He secured a spectacular third victory that same day when a final Fw-190 flew directly in front of his line of fire. By the conclusion of World War II, Bud Anderson was credited with 16.25 aerial victories, cementing his legacy as an elite triple ace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned originally to meet a British RAF requirement for a versatile fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang first took flight on October 26, 1940. Testing the airframe with the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine unlocked tremendous performance gains, transforming the Mustang into the definitive long-range bomber escort of the war and prompting the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee to label it \"the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence.\" Part of Hobby Master's Air Power Series, this large 1:48 scale diecast model accurately captures the P-51B's distinct high-back profile, complete with full June 1944 D-Day invasion stripes, authentic \"Old Crow\" nose art, a clear canopy housing a detailed pilot figure, and a premium display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 HA8503B\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51B Mustang\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #43-24823\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose Art \/ Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Old Crow\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capt. C.E. \"Bud\" Anderson (Triple Ace \/ 16.25 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron (357th FG, 363rd FS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Leiston, England \/ Leipzig, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-Day, June 6th, 1944\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 Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic \"Old Crow\" livery with full D-Day invasion stripes, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, historical combat variant detailing, custom presentation display stand included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" or 20.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eModel itself is in mint pre-owned condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding gear accessories have been reglued.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall plastic light is missing from one of the landing gear accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAside from the noted accessory issues, the model presents very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.\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\n","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57615481569662,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3135.jpg?v=1782927364","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8503b-1-48-p-51b-mustang-usaaf-357th-fg-old-crow-bud-anderson","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}