A-10A "Flipper" AF76-0530 47th TFS 1990 (w/12 x Mk.82, 2 x GBU-10, 6 x AGM-65, 2 x AIM-9) in 1:72 scale
This is the A-10A "Flipper" AF76-0530 47th TFS 1990 (w/12 x Mk.82, 2 x GBU-10, 6 x AGM-65, 2 x AIM-9) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The A-10A “Flipper” AF76-0530, flown by the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1990, stood out for its distinctive blue-on-gray camouflage—a rare and striking departure from the standard low-visibility schemes of most A-10s. Nicknamed “Flipper” due to its aquatic-themed paint and porpoise-like nose art, this Warthog retained all the legendary battlefield toughness the A-10 is known for: a titanium-armored cockpit, unmatched loiter capability, and the devastating GAU-8/A Avenger cannon. What set “Flipper” apart wasn’t just its appearance—it symbolized the creativity and pride within A-10 units, making it an iconic example of how personality and lethality blended in Cold War-era close air support doctrine.
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 A-10A “Flipper” AF76-0530, flown by the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1990, stood out for its distinctive blue-on-gray camouflage—a rare and striking departure from the standard low-visibility schemes of most A-10s. Nicknamed “Flipper” due to its aquatic-themed paint and porpoise-like nose art, this Warthog retained all the legendary battlefield toughness the A-10 is known for: a titanium-armored cockpit, unmatched loiter capability, and the devastating GAU-8/A Avenger cannon. What set “Flipper” apart wasn’t just its appearance—it symbolized the creativity and pride within A-10 units, making it an iconic example of how personality and lethality blended in Cold War-era close air support doctrine.
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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