2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72, the exact scale model aircraft sold under the Hobby Master record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

How this release is identified

• Exact product: 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72
• Brand or vendor: Hobby Master
• Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
• SKU or catalog key: F977-HA3593
• Scale stated in the record: 1:72
• Year appearing in the identity: 2025
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $158.33 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-HA3593. The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 2025 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Reading the source record carefully

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet aircraft 164874 in U.S. Marine Corps 250 Years VMFA-112 Cowboys markings from 2025 by Hobby Master. This 1:72 scale diecast aircraft is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact anniversary markings, configuration and packaging. Item: HA3593.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

The category-specific decision

Use a collector-style inspection on 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72: confirm the casting silhouette, visible finish, graphic layout, wheel and tire combination, base details, interior color and package state shown. These details create the release identity. Price or brand recognition alone cannot establish that another car is equivalent.

If the item will be customized, photograph and record its starting condition first. If it will remain original, store it so metal edges, wheels and printed surfaces do not rub adjacent models. The decision depends on the exact item represented by F977-HA3593, not on a generic diecast workflow.

Using the item with confidence

The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.

Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.

Using the gallery as evidence

The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier F977-HA3593.

Checks to complete before ordering

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use F977-HA3593 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Diecast Model Airplanes & Military Aircraft · Hobby Master Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:72 Diecast Aircraft, Military Models & Kits

The collection record worth keeping

Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-HA3593, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match F977-HA3593 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

What buyers commonly need to confirm

Why does 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72 have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, SKU F977-HA3593, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Decision summary: choose 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.

Review the live 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with F977-HA3593 and the full name 2025 F/A-18D Hornet VMFA-112 Cowboys – Hobby Master 1:72. The record identifies Hobby Master as the vendor and Scale Model Aircraft as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.