Die-Cast Model

Hobby Master HA1431 1/72 A-4G Skyhawk – 216/NZ6216, RNZAF

DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
Douglas A-4G Skyhawk 216/NZ 6126
RNZAF
New Zealand, July 1984

Douglas Skyhawk A-4 Bu 155061 made its maiden flight on July 31, 1967. The aircraft was assigned to VA-155 in October 1968 and reassigned to VA-212 in 1969 where it spent time in Vietnam War. In 1971 the aircraft was sold to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and delivered to VF-805 as N13-155061 (RAN code 874). In 1983, 874 was withdrawn from service until July 1984 when it was sold to New Zealand. The aircraft became NZ6216 and converted to a “K” variant and later donated to the Omaka Museum, New Zealand.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series die-cast airplanes feature:
– Die-cast 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
– Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors
– Optional extended/retracted landing gear
– Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
– Accurately detailed underside with concealed screw heads