Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3593
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet Diecast Model
USMC VMFA-112 Cowboys, NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX, USMC 250th Anniversary 2025 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet | | 9.25" | | 6.25" |
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In 2025, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) "Cowboys" marked the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary with a specially painted F/A-18D Hornet. The two-seat jet featured striking commemorative markings, including a red, white, and blue tail design with the squadron's cowboy insignia and the "250 Years of Valor" legend. Based at NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas, VMFA-112 operates the F/A-18D in both air-to-air and air-to-ground roles, supporting Marine and joint operations. The anniversary scheme honored the Marine Corps' long heritage while showcasing the squadron's ongoing readiness and precision, symbolizing the legacy of Marine aviation excellence from 1775 to 2025.
Designed as a replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II and as a complement to the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 first flew on November 18, 1978. Perhaps best known as the aircraft of the US Navy's Blue Angels, this carrier-capable, supersonic, all-weather fighter has many roles, including fighter escort, fleet air defense and close air support. The F/A-18 is a versatile aircraft: it can operate from carriers or land bases and a single switch converts it from fighter to strike mode. During Operation Desert Storm, the F/A-18 proved that, on a single mission, one aircraft could serve as both fighter and a bomber. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F/A-18 Hornet is a quality model with many fine features, skillfully designed and manufactured with modern techniques. The canopy can be removed for an unobstructed view of the cockpits pad-printed instrument panel and interior features. A separate canopy with a fixed actuator is included for display in the open position. The speed brake can be configured in the deployed position, and the landing gear and gear doors are constructed as subassemblies for quick and easy ground configuration. The series includes the single-seat F/A-18C and the two-seat F/A-18D. Each release is fitted with removable ordnance appropriate to its mission (see photos).
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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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