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Hobby Master Rolls Out the Thunderbolt

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If you collect 1:48 scale military aircraft, then you’ll be happy to learn that photos have finally been released for Hobby Master’s upcoming P-47 Thunderbolt (#HA8401). Replicating a “D” model, complete with the perspex bubble canopy, their first Thunderbolt could likely become their most sought after, largely because of who it belongs to – legendary ace, Francis Gabreski. A member of the 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, Gabreski destroyed 34.5 aircraft in aerial combat over the ETO and was one of only seven U.S. pilots to become an ace in two wars (World War II and the Korean Conflict). Gabreski’s mount is due to take to the skies some time in June.

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Hobby Master Goes Thru its Pre-Flight Check List

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It’s been a while since there was anything to crow about in the 1:72 scale, piston-engine regime, so it’s with great fanfare and a good deal of excitement that we make room for Hobby Master’s first-ever Douglas A-20G Havoc light attack bomber. The Havoc is one of those aircraft that everyone is familiar with but unable to lay their mitts on since they typically take a back seat to some of the more well-known bombers of WWII. That said, Hobby Master’s first A-20 (HA4201) portrays a “G” model that was attached to the 668th Bombardment Squadron, 416th Bombardment Group, and bears the D-Day striped invasion markings on its wings and rear fuselage over a green camouflage scheme. The black-and-white stripes were added to all Allied aircraft just prior to the D-Day invasion to help distinguish them from Axis aircraft and hopefully cut down on fratricide, which became an acute problem during Operation Husky – the invasion of Sicily in mid 1943.

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Hobby Master's Premonition?

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With the Iranian nuclear crisis still in doubt, perhaps Hobby Master had a premonition of things to come when it announced plans to produce an Israeli F-16 that participated in the Raid on Osirak, in Iraq, some three decades ago. HA3817 portrays a “Netz” that was attached to 107 Squadron, responsible for putting out of action Saddam Hussein’s ambitions to become a nuclear power in 1981. Painted in a scintillating desert camouflage scheme and bearing all of the hallmark insignia associated with the IDF, we anticipate brisk sales for this new entry as well as some of the other new weapons platforms just announced.

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Hobby Master’s Premonition?

HA3817

With the Iranian nuclear crisis still in doubt, perhaps Hobby Master had a premonition of things to come when it announced plans to produce an Israeli F-16 that participated in the Raid on Osirak, in Iraq, some three decades ago. HA3817 portrays a “Netz” that was attached to 107 Squadron, responsible for putting out of action Saddam Hussein’s ambitions to become a nuclear power in 1981. Painted in a scintillating desert camouflage scheme and bearing all of the hallmark insignia associated with the IDF, we anticipate brisk sales for this new entry as well as some of the other new weapons platforms just announced.

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Hobby Master Churns Up the Battlefield with the M48

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Despite being rumored to be on the drawing board for months on end, Hobby Master has finally announced plans to produce a 1:72 scale replica of the US-built M48 Patton tank. It’s not clear how many liveries or the extent to which they will model the entire family of M48 medium tanks, but at least their first replica looks like a winner: a Vietnam-era M48 A3 outfitted with a search light and upgunned commander’s cupola (HG5501). We hope to have this delightful little warfighter up on our web site later today, along with the rest of their May 2013 product announcements. Stay tuned…

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Hobby Master Spreads its Wings with the Jug

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Dubbed the Thunderbolt but surreptitiously known as the “Jug” by its pilots, the Republic P-47 formed the backbone of the USAAF in Europe during WWII, serving in both the fighter and fighter-bomber roles. Now, Hobby Master plans to honor the Jug with its first 1:48 scale replica due out this spring. The lead plane in the formation will be none other than Francis Gabreski’s P-47D, when he served with the 56th Fighter Group in June 1944 (#HA8401).

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Hobby Master “Seeks, Strikes and Destroys” in 2013

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As a new year dawns, rumor has it that Hobby Master will be building a 1:72 scale rendition of the US M36 Jackson tank destroyer. The new tooling (#HG5401) will portray a vehicle that saw action towards the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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Other new products were also announced in the waning moments of 2012, including a 1:72 scale examination of a Douglas A-20G light attack bomber (#HA4201).

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In the larger, 1:48 scale regime, collectors can look forward to Francis “Gabby” Gabreski’s Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX fighter, which was attached to No. 315 Squadron in the ETO. For those of you unfamiliar with this Polish American pilot, he was the top scoring US ace in the ETO, scoring over 34 kills during his tenure (#HA8304). Gabreski first served with the RAF, then transferred to the USAAF in February 1943.

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Hobby Master "Seeks, Strikes and Destroys" in 2013

HG5401

As a new year dawns, rumor has it that Hobby Master will be building a 1:72 scale rendition of the US M36 Jackson tank destroyer. The new tooling (#HG5401) will portray a vehicle that saw action towards the end of the Second World War in Europe.

HA4201

Other new products were also announced in the waning moments of 2012, including a 1:72 scale examination of a Douglas A-20G light attack bomber (#HA4201).

HA8304

In the larger, 1:48 scale regime, collectors can look forward to Francis “Gabby” Gabreski’s Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX fighter, which was attached to No. 315 Squadron in the ETO. For those of you unfamiliar with this Polish American pilot, he was the top scoring US ace in the ETO, scoring over 34 kills during his tenure (#HA8304). Gabreski first served with the RAF, then transferred to the USAAF in February 1943.

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Hobby Master Doubles Down for the Holidays

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In less than a week, we’ve now received our November as well as December shipments of Hobby Master products, due, in large part, to the delay affecting the November shipment. Lots of new armor and military aircraft are now in stock that are sure to pique everyone’s interest, including this fascinating 1:48 scale replica of Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick’s F4U-1D Corsair (#HA8206).

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Also in the mix are the long awaited Panzerstahl limited edition range, which are sure to look great under the Christmas tree, hanging in a stocking. or simply sitting in a display cabinet. Enjoy!

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Hobby Master Jams the Air Waves

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With scant days to go before Santa shimmies down the chimney, we seem to be beset by an avalanche of new product all vying to make it under the Christmas tree. Word from Hobby Master is that their December bevy of products is now en route to us and should be rolling in early next week. Among the new favorites is this 1:72 scale replica of a F-4G Wild Weasel Phantom, the first of its kind for Hobby Master (HA1980). A pair of F-101 Voodoos are also expected, as are an eclectic mix of other military aircraft and vehicles.

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