F-4C "Oregon ANG" 40838 114th TFTS Oregon 1980s in 1:72 scale
This is the F-4C "Oregon ANG" 40838, 114th TFTS Oregon 1980s in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑4C Phantom II serial number 63‑7704, flown by Oregon ANG’s 114th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron in the 1980s, stands out as a legend in Air National Guard history. This jet not only continued the Phantom's storied Vietnam-era air superiority—being one of the two 366th TFW “Gunfighters” to notch the USAF’s first F‑4 kills with the SUU‑16 gunpod —but also dominated the F‑4 category at the William Tell weapons competitions in 1984, even outperforming newer F‑15 and F‑106 aircraft. Paired with Portland ANG’s first-class crew training mission at Kingsley Field, its mix of combat pedigree, advanced weapons systems, and training excellence gave it an edge over more modern contemporaries, making it a singular force in late‑Cold War fighter operations.
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.
The F‑4C Phantom II serial number 63‑7704, flown by Oregon ANG’s 114th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron in the 1980s, stands out as a legend in Air National Guard history. This jet not only continued the Phantom's storied Vietnam-era air superiority—being one of the two 366th TFW “Gunfighters” to notch the USAF’s first F‑4 kills with the SUU‑16 gunpod —but also dominated the F‑4 category at the William Tell weapons competitions in 1984, even outperforming newer F‑15 and F‑106 aircraft. Paired with Portland ANG’s first-class crew training mission at Kingsley Field, its mix of combat pedigree, advanced weapons systems, and training excellence gave it an edge over more modern contemporaries, making it a singular force in late‑Cold War fighter operations.
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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