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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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!
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.
Showing no signs of abatement, Hobby Master debuted their April 2013 releases late yesterday. No new toolings were shown off and the number of new introductions is certainly way down compared with previous monthly announcements. Still, there are several noteworthy new products in the mix, including a F-105D Thunderchief in southeast Asian camouflage, an F-16CG Fighting Falcon and a German Opel Blitz that was attached to the 8th Gebirgsjager Division then deployed to Bologna, Italy. We hope to have all of the new items up on our web site this weekend.
Showing no signs of abatement, Hobby Master debuted their April 2013 releases late yesterday. No new toolings were shown off and the number of new introductions is certainly way down compared with previous monthly announcements. Still, there are several noteworthy new products in the mix, including a F-105D Thunderchief in southeast Asian camouflage, an F-16CG Fighting Falcon and a German Opel Blitz that was attached to the 8th Gebirgsjager Division then deployed to Bologna, Italy. We hope to have all of the new items up on our web site this weekend.
![Hobby Master's 1:72 scale USAF McDonnell F-G Phantom II Wild Weasel Aircraft - "YGBSM", 561st Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Wing, 1996 [Low-Vis Scheme]](http://themotorpoolblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/ha19801.jpg?resize=400%2C260 "HA1980")
We’ve received word that the September grouping of Hobby Master products should be arriving shortly. Among them are this 1:72 scale German Sd. Kfz. 7 prime mover finished in a desert sand camouflage scheme (HG5003) along with a gaggle of new aircraft which includes a signed 1:48 scale replica of a USAAF North American P-51D Mustang Fighter that was piloted by Ft. Lieutenant Urban Drew and nicknamed ‘Detroit Miss’ (HA7715). Make sure to review our Product in Transit section as well as our New Arrivals section to see some of the latest collectibles now coming to market.
We’ve received word that the September grouping of Hobby Master products should be arriving shortly. Among them are this 1:72 scale German Sd. Kfz. 7 prime mover finished in a desert sand camouflage scheme (HG5003) along with a gaggle of new aircraft which includes a signed 1:48 scale replica of a USAAF North American P-51D Mustang Fighter that was piloted by Ft. Lieutenant Urban Drew and nicknamed ‘Detroit Miss’ (HA7715). Make sure to review our Product in Transit section as well as our New Arrivals section to see some of the latest collectibles now coming to market.
