Hobby Master F-104C Starfighter “Pussy Cat” Joe Nevers USAF 1967 Scale 1/72 HA1002

Hobby Master F-104C Starfighter “Pussy Cat” Joe Nevers USAF 1967 Scale 1/72 HA1002

Model Notes: No faults and actual photo of the model shown.

The Hobby Master HA1002 represents the F-104C Starfighter “Pussy Cat” flown by Captain Joe Nevers during the Vietnam War in 1967. Operating from Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, the aircraft served with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, providing ground-attack and air-support missions.

Hobby Master’s precision 1:72 die-cast model features a superbly recreated SEA camouflage scheme, authentic nose art, and fine panel detailing. It includes an open/closed canopy option, removable ordnance, detailed cockpit, and a display stand.

A highly collectible model capturing one of the most striking Vietnam-era USAF aircraft.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Hobby Master
• Series: Air Power Series
• Catalogue No.: HA1002
• Aircraft: Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
• Nickname: “Pussy Cat”
• Pilot: Capt. Joe Nevers
• Unit: 435th TFS, 8th TFW, USAF
• Location: Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
• Year: 1967
• Scale: 1:72
• Material: Die-cast metal with plastic detail parts
• Features: Removable weapons, optional canopy, display stand
• Edition: Limited production run
• No stand
• Made in: China

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