Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1965
McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II Diecast Model
USN VF-161 Chargers, NF100, CAG, USS Midway, 1977 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II | | 10.5" | | 6.25" |
Fighter Squadron One Six One VF-161 “Chargers” was formed during WWII. On February 1, 1971 the squadron was assigned to the USS Midway and CVW-5 for the first time. In the summer of 1977 VF-161 traded their F-4N for the F-4J variant. Once the F-4Ns were replaced most of them were sent to AMARC including BuNo. 151433 c/n 425. The aircraft originally was an F-4B and converted to an F-4N and was the CAG aircraft in 1977 when the F-4Ns were replaced. 151433 was wfu (withdrawn from use) on October 20, 1977 and was stored at AMARC as AN 8F072 until 1993 when it was finally scrapped.
Designed as a fleet defense fighter for the US Navy, the F-4 Phantom was first flown on May 27, 1958. This twin-engine, long-range all-weather fighter/bomber proved highly adaptable and served in the Marine Corps and the US Air Force as well as in the Navy. During the Vietnam War, it was the principal air superiority fighter for the Navy and the Air Force and was also used for reconnaissance and ground attack. The Phantom continued to serve well into the 1970s and 1980s and even flew missions during the first Gulf War. Finally phased out by the F-14, F-16 and F/A-18, the Phantom was retired in 1996. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-4 Phantom II is highly detailed and very popular among collectors. This model has an intricately crafted fuselage, with rear and forward canopies that open to expose cockpit interior details such as instrument panel dials, control stick and ejector seat handles. The solid metal wing has raised wing-tips and a dog-toothed leading edge that blends seamlessly into the fuselage. Each release includes a full complement of removable ordnance. Variants in this series have notable differences in the nose and/or tail fin and slight variations in the engines' exhaust. Carrier-based variants have elevators with a raised leading edge, and land-based variants have standard leading edges.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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