According to one popular diecast collector forum, Hobby Master intends to produce 1:72 scale replicas of the North American A-5 Vigilante Nuclear Strike Bomber. Deployed aboard several aircraft carriers during the 1960s, the Vigilante saw extensive service during the Vietnam War in the tactical strike reconnaissance role. If the rumor can be substantiated, it appears as if the Vigilante is scheduled to release in early 2015, with other new carrier-based aviation assets not too far behind.
Hobby Master recently unveiled their December offerings, which cover everything from a NASA-inspired F-15D Eagle fighter (#HA4503) to a signed 1:48 scale P-47 Thunderbolt (#HA8450) flown by Colonel Steve Pisanos.
All of their latest introductions have now been listed in their respective sections and we hope to take delivery of their December cache before Santa shimmies down the chimney.
In what could well be the worst held secret in the diecast military community, Hobby Master confirmed today that they are working on a 1:72 scale replica of the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle. Designed to waylay the countryside in October, their first ever “Mud Hen” is patterned after a bird that flew with the 391st Fighter Squadron, then deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, during 2012 (HA4501). Priced at $103.99, the F-15E is substantially higher in price than some of its recent releases, and could signal further price hikes are in the works for newly tooled aircraft.
As part of their July releases, Hobby Master intends to build a 1:48 scale replica of the US Army’s famed MUTT Military Utility Tactical Truck. Their first offering portrays a top-down vehicle used during the Vietnam War (#HG1901), and will likely be followed up with versions operated by other units. Variants will also be made, including towed versions and one equipped with the M121A2 TOW wire guided missile system.
No longer delayed due to a recurring customs issue, the February shipment of Hobby Master products is finally en route to us and scheduled to arrive the second week of March. Several notable releases are included in the shipment, including the first ever 1:72 scale diecast model of the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (#HA4401).
Vehicles and aircraft abound in this cache, particularly this sweet-looking 1:72 scale rendition of a German Sd. Kfz. 234/3 8-Wheeled Armored Car that was attached to the 1.SS Panzer Division LSSAH (#HG4306). Enjoy!
Late yesterday we learned of Hobby Master’s spate of June releases, which includes several repainted WWII and post-WWII era aircraft and a pair of 1:72 scale military vehicles.
We hope to have the entire roster up to our web site by later today. East meets West. An East German MiG-21MF fighter stares down a West German M48A2 Patton tank.
In a surprise move, Hobby Master returned from Chinese New Year with news that they plan to enter the 1:6 scale posable action figure category. Their first 1:6 scale figure will replicated famous WWII ace, Colonel C. E. “Bud” Anderson, a triple ace that has gone on to become one of the most iconic figures of the second world war.
Two versions will be offered – one featuring a signed name plate while the other will not. No word concerning pricing or dates of availability just yet, but we anticipate a mid-Spring release.
Late yesterday we learned that the December shipment of Hobby Master products were en route to us and expected the first week of January. Several key introductions are among the cache, including this heavily-requested Israeli M48A2 Patton Medium Tank (#HG5503).
Also scheduled to arrive is this handsome A-10 Warthog (#HA1316) and a bevy of other modern and historical warbirds.
Showing no signs of abatement, Hobby Master ushered in their March introductions earlier this week. No new toolings were among the mix, although several intriguing aircraft and military vehicles were added to their order of battle, including this F-4 Wild Weasel aircraft (HA1981) painted in a tri-color camouflage pattern. All of their new offerings can be found in our November 2013 Additions subsection, found within our Product Lineup page.
