Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2115
North American F-100A Super Sabre Diecast Model
ROCAF, #53-1589 "0218", Taiwan, 1980s |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-100A Super Sabre | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
Ex-USAF F-100A Super Sabre 53-1589 c/n 192-84 once flew with the 162nd FG before going to the 152nd TFS/AZ ANG. In March 1966 the aircraft arrived at AMARC where it was stored until February 1970 when it was shipped to North American in Inglewood, CA. Here it was updated and made airworthy before being sent to McClellan AFB, CA. From here it was shipped to the RoCAF in Taiwan and marked as 0218 under the MAP. In 1987 the Taiwan Defense Department donated the aircraft and it is on display at the National Taiwan University, Chengkungling.
Designed as a high-performance evolution of the F-86 Sabre, the F-100 Super Sabre was first flown on May 25, 1953. This swept-wing aircraft was the first in the "Century Series" and the first operational USAF aircraft capable of supersonic speed in level flight. It was adapted for use as a fighter-bomber and was the Air Force's primary close-support aircraft through much of the Vietnam War. Despite its promise, the F-100 proved to be a dangerous aircraft, by the end of its USAF service in 1972, a total of 889 F-100s had been lost in accidents, claiming the lives of 324 pilots. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-100 Super Sabre is constructed almost entirely from diecast metal, with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The fuselage is almost seamless, with a hinged articulating canopy that opens for viewing of the cockpit interior. The engine intake has near-razor sharp edges with an unusually long pitot tube, and the surface surrounding the engine is correctly unpainted. The wing has crisp panel lines, hand-painted navigation lights and a complete set of ordnance including rocket, bombs and fuel tanks. Variants include the A, C and D; the D features a larger wing, aerodynamic fences on the wings and two types of refueling probes.
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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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