F/A-18E "Knighthawks" 166817 VFA-136 USS Truman 2024 in 1:72 scale
This is the F/A-18E "Knighthawks" 166817 VFA-136 USS Truman 2024 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
In late 2024 through early 2025, the VFA-136 “Knighthawks” (F/A-18E Super Hornets) operated from the USS Harry S. Truman, participating in NATO training and Mediterranean deployments before pressing into the Red Sea under Operation Rough Rider, conducting strikes against Houthi targets. A dramatic incident on April 28, 2025, saw one of their jets go overboard during evasive maneuvers—marking a rare and costly accident during high-tempo, real-world carrier 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
In late 2024 through early 2025, the VFA-136 “Knighthawks” (F/A-18E Super Hornets) operated from the USS Harry S. Truman, participating in NATO training and Mediterranean deployments before pressing into the Red Sea under Operation Rough Rider, conducting strikes against Houthi targets. A dramatic incident on April 28, 2025, saw one of their jets go overboard during evasive maneuvers—marking a rare and costly accident during high-tempo, real-world carrier 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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