This is the F-16CM "Tiger Tiger 1" 91-0379 79th FS Shaw Air Base 2023 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F‑16CM “Tiger Tiger 1” (serial 91‑0379) of the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB in 2023 stood out with its striking “Tiger” tiger-striped tailband—a bold visual commemorating the squadron’s heritage and its tradition in Tiger Meets. As a Block 50 model equipped for SEAD missions, it also came armed with the HARM Targeting System and AGM‑88 missiles, giving it specialized suppression capabilities that many F‑16 variants lacked f-16.net. Blending fierce aesthetics with elite mission readiness, "Tiger Tiger 1" stood apart both in looks and operational precision.
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‑16CM “Tiger Tiger 1” (serial 91‑0379) of the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB in 2023 stood out with its striking “Tiger” tiger-striped tailband—a bold visual commemorating the squadron’s heritage and its tradition in Tiger Meets. As a Block 50 model equipped for SEAD missions, it also came armed with the HARM Targeting System and AGM‑88 missiles, giving it specialized suppression capabilities that many F‑16 variants lacked f-16.net. Blending fierce aesthetics with elite mission readiness, "Tiger Tiger 1" stood apart both in looks and operational precision.
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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