1:72 scale US Navy Grumman A-6E Intruder Attack Aircraft – 160428, VA-34 “Blue Blasters”, Late 1970s
Ever since they burst onto the scene way back in 2006, I’ve always been fascinated by Hobby Master’s ability to keep cranking out new product on a month-by-month basis. In twenty years time, the range has grown exponentially, oftentimes branching into new areas few diecast manufacturers would even consider testing. Earlier this year, it was announced that Hobby Master had obtained many of the molds once owned by the now defunct Century Wings, no doubt paying homage to the Japanese model maker and recognizing they still had plenty of life left within them. That said, the first pairing of former Century Wings aircraft are now getting the nod to be incorporated into the Hobby Master arsenal. And, if that weren’t enough to pique your interest, 15 additional models are set to roll off the assembly line, meaning November is going to be a very busy month when they all see the light of day. So without further ado, here’s what you can look forward to sitting beside the turkey come Thanksgiving:
1:72 Scale
1:72 scale US Navy Grumman KA-6D Intruder Refueling Aircraft – 149951, VA-35 “Black Panthers”, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), 1975
1:72 scale RCAF Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VIF Fighter – No.405 “Vancouver” Squadron, Warwickshire, England, 1943
1:72 scale Israeli Defense Force Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X Fighter – RD446, 103 “Elephants” Squadron, Nevatim Airbase, Israel, 1948
1:72 scale USAF Douglas A1-H Skyraider Attack Aircraft – 52-139738, “The Proud American”, 1st Special Operations Squadron, Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, June 1972
1:72 scale Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2A Multirole Fighter – 13-8514, 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, 2017
1:72 scale USAF General Dynamics F-16C Viper Fighter – 91-0348, 79th Fighter Squadron “Tigers”, 20th Fighter Wing, March 2026 [Low-Vis Scheme]
1:72 scale USAF General Dynamics F-16C Viper Fighter – 86-0334, 93rd Fighter Squadron “Makos”, 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, 2025 [Low-Vis Scheme]
1:72 scale USAF Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II Ground Attack Aircraft – 78-0164, 23rd Operations Support Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, March 2026
1:72 scale US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter – 156601, VFA-37 “Ragin’ Bulls”, USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78), March 2026
1:72 scale USAF Lockheed U-2S “Dragon Lady” Reconnaissance Aircraft – 80-1077, 5th Reconnaissance Wing, Osan AFB, Japan, 2025
1:72 scale US Navy Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fleet Defense Fighter – 159434, VF-143 “Pukin’ Dogs”, NAS Oceana, Virginia, 1976
1:72 scale Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKK “Flanker-G” Fighter – 66153
1:72 scale Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25BM “Foxbat-B” Interceptor – “White 43”, Ahtubinsk AB, Russia, 1987
1:48 Scale
1:48 scale RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Fighter – W3257, Flight Leftenant Eric Lock, No.611 Squadron, RAF Hornchurch, England, July 1941
1:48 scale RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Fighter – W3320, Pilot Officer Donald Kingaby, No.92 Squadron, RAF Biggin Hill, England, July 1941
1:32 Scale
1:32 scale
1:32 scale US Navy Grumman F6F-5P Hellcat Fighter – VF-84 “Wolf Gang“, USS Bunker Hill (CV-17), August 1945