{"product_id":"witty-wings-wtw-72-010-003-1-72-f-16c-fighting-falcon-usaf-cripes-a-mighty","title":"Witty Wings WTW-72-010-003 1:72 F-16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA modern Viper in legendary colors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:72 scale diecast model by Witty Wings (WTW-72-010-003) captures F-16C Fighting Falcon #86-0244 in its extraordinary \"Cripes A' Mighty\" commemorative livery. Painted for the September 2000 reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group, this scheme replicates the famous blue-nosed P-51D Mustang flown by WWII Triple Ace George Preddy. The name \"Cripes A' Mighty\" was Preddy's signature expression, and seeing it applied to the sleek lines of a modern USAF fighter makes this one of the most distinctive and conversation-starting pieces in the Sky Guardians range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of commemorative liveries and USAF history, this Witty Wings release serves as a definitive historical artifact bridging two eras of air power. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a hinged canopy, movable horizontal stabilators, and detailed landing gear. This solid diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique paint schemes, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 352nd Fighter Group 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 Witty Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky Guardians (Series 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e WTW-72-010-003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAF 352nd FG \/ VA ANG (September 2000 Reunion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #86-0244 \"Cripes A' Mighty\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight 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 8.25\" or 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 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\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-display and Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComponents:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete with the nose pitot tube still factory-wrapped along with the stand. \u003cstrong\u003eThe nose pitot comes separate with these models and has not broken off.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThe box is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/b\u003e, with the following notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible flexing to the front and back panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdges:\u003c\/b\u003e Noticeable wear, primarily along the corners and edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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