Hobby Master HA2504 1:72 Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Old Crow II (Bud Anderson)

With 610 aircraft being built, they intended for a nuclear strike role but since the nuclear threat became less likely the role became a high-speed bomber. The Pitot tube was moved to the nose that had been extended approximately 15 inches more than the “B”. The “D” received strengthened landing gear and an arrestor hook in case it over shot the runway. During 1966 and 1967 F-105Ds managed to down 25 MiGs using the 20-mm cannon and 2 other using Side-Winder missiles.

In Vietnam F-105D s/n 60-5375 was flown by WWII triple Ace Colonel Clarence “Bud”
Anderson Jr. In 1970 Bud assumed the job of Wing Commander of the 355th TFW based at Takhli, Thailand. He flew his last 25 missions piloting the F-105D called “Old Crow II” in honor of his WWII P-51. In 1972 after 30 consecutive years of service with the USAF Bud retired. Anderson had flown over 7,500 hours and was awarded over 25 medals and citations. F-105D s/n 60-5375 was destroyed in a mid-air collision in 1974.

Hobby Master 1:72 Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Old Crow II (Bud Anderson) HA2504

• Die-cast metal
• Superb detailing in 1:72 scale
• Pre-painted with pad applied markings
• Fully assembled
• Weapons that are not permanently attached
• Comes with crew figures
• Display stand included
• Option to display model with wheels up or down
• Minimum use of plastic