EF-105F "Jinkin Josie" 63-8301 355th TFW 357th TFS Thailand 1968 in 1:72 scale
This is the EF-105F "Jinkin Josie" 63-8301 355th TFW 357th TFS Thailand 1968 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
EF-105F “Jinkin Josie” (serial 63-8301) served with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron during operations in Thailand in 1968, a period when the Thunderchief was heavily involved in the intense electronic-warfare and Wild Weasel missions of the Vietnam War. As an EF-105F, “Jinkin Josie” was part of the early generation of aircraft modified to suppress North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile sites, using its advanced radar-homing gear and the skill of its two-man crew to locate, bait, and neutralize SAM threats. These missions were among the most dangerous of the conflict, requiring bravery, precision, and the ability to operate deep in contested airspace. “Jinkin Josie” became emblematic of the rugged resilience of the F-105 fleet and the critical role Wild Weasels played in protecting strike packages during some of the war’s most hazardous sorties.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
EF-105F “Jinkin Josie” (serial 63-8301) served with the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron during operations in Thailand in 1968, a period when the Thunderchief was heavily involved in the intense electronic-warfare and Wild Weasel missions of the Vietnam War. As an EF-105F, “Jinkin Josie” was part of the early generation of aircraft modified to suppress North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile sites, using its advanced radar-homing gear and the skill of its two-man crew to locate, bait, and neutralize SAM threats. These missions were among the most dangerous of the conflict, requiring bravery, precision, and the ability to operate deep in contested airspace. “Jinkin Josie” became emblematic of the rugged resilience of the F-105 fleet and the critical role Wild Weasels played in protecting strike packages during some of the war’s most hazardous sorties.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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