Hobby Master HA2720 1/72 F-2A - 13-8508 JASDF 8th Hikotai "Black Panthers"

Die-Cast Model

Hobby Master HA2720 1/72 F-2A - 13-8508, JASDF 8th Hikotai "Black Panthers"

DESCRIPTION
Air Power Series
Mitsubishi F-2A, 13-8508
JASDF 8th Hikotai "Black Panthers"
Tsuiki AB, Japan, 2018

The JASDF 8th Hikotai is based at Tsuiki AB on Kyushu Island along with its sister squadron 6th TFS. On November 25, 2018 Tsuiki AB held its annual open house air show. For this occasion the 8th TFS paint F-2A in a very eye-catching paint scheme. Since the 8th squadron name is "Black Panther" they decided to add an outline of a ferocious panther's head on the tail. The bright yellow panther is on a very dark background making the image really stand out.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series die-cast 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
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screw heads