How to Check Whether a Pre-Owned Diecast Aircraft Is Complete

Small accessories can easily become separated from a pre-owned diecast aircraft. This guide explains how to identify what was originally included and check whether a model is genuinely complete.

How to Care for Diecast Aircraft Models: Cleaning, Storage & Display

Learn how to clean, handle, display and store diecast aircraft models while protecting their paintwork, packaging, certificates and accessories.

Limited-Edition Diecast Aircraft Explained: Production Runs, Certificates & Numbering

Learn how diecast aircraft production runs, certificates and edition numbers work, including Hobby Master releases and de-certificated Corgi models.

Common Problems With Diecast Aircraft Models: Repairs, Damage & Zinc Rot

Learn about common diecast aircraft problems, including paint wear, loose or missing parts, previous repairs, packaging damage and serious zinc rot.

How Much Is My Diecast Aircraft Model Worth? Identification & Value Guide

Learn how to identify and value diecast aircraft models by checking the model code, condition, packaging, accessories, rarity and recent sold prices.

How to Grade Diecast Aircraft Models: A Collector’s Condition Guide

A collector-focused guide to grading diecast aircraft models, including paintwork, box wear, missing accessories, repairs and Mint to Fair condition ratings.

The History of Corgi Aviation Archive Scale Sizes: From 1:144 to 1:32

A historical collector’s guide to Corgi Aviation Archive scale sizes, covering early 1:144 releases, classic 1:72 aircraft, modern 1:48 models and rare 1:32 display pieces.          

Corgi Aviation vs Hobby Master: Which Should You Collect?

Compare Corgi and Hobby Master aircraft models, including detail, packaging, display appeal, collectability and what to check when buying pre-owned.

Guide to Other Diecast Aircraft Brands – Century Wings, Gemini & More

Discover other diecast aircraft brands beyond Corgi and Hobby Master, including Century Wings, Gemini Jets, Gemini Aces, JC Wings, Franklin Mint, Witty Wings and Dragon Wings.

Guide to Hobby Master Diecast Aircraft Models – Air Power Series

An introductory guide to Hobby Master’s diecast aircraft range, covering the 1:72 and 1:48 Air Power Series, key features and themes to help collectors understand the brand.

CORGI AVIATION ARCHIVE: A GUIDE TO THE MODEL LINE, SCALES & KEY FEATURES

An introductory guide to Corgi’s Aviation Archive range exploring its history, scales, key features and signature themes to help collectors understand the line.

History Behind Corgi AA38707: Spitfire Mk.XIVc, No. 322 Sqn (1944)

Discover Corgi AA38707 - a 1:72 Spitfire Mk.XIVc RM740 (3W-WI) of No. 322 (Dutch) Sqn at Deanland, England, flying with invasion stripes in Aug 1944 during the D-Day campaign.      

History Behind Corgi AA33318: B-17G “Flak Eater”, 305th BG (1944)

Discover Corgi AA33318 - a 1:72 B-17G “Flak Eater” (44-6009 / WF-J) of the 364th BS, 305th Bomb Group, US 8th Air Force, based in England, Aug 1944.          

History Behind Corgi AA34018: B-24 Liberator “Male Call”, 453rd BG (1944)

Discover Corgi AA34018 - a 1:72 B-24 Liberator “Male Call” of the 453rd Bomb Group, US 8th Air Force, flown in 1944 and linked with Jimmy Stewart.      

History Behind Corgi AA35311: B-25 Mitchell II, No. 226 Sqn (1944)

Discover Corgi AA35311 - a 1:72 B-25 Mitchell II “FW130 / MQ-A” of RAF 226 Squadron, based at Hartford Bridge, Hampshire during the D-Day build-up in June 1944.      

History Behind Corgi AA38507: Bf 110E-2, Schnaufer, NJG 1 (1942)

Discover Corgi AA38507 - a 1:72 Bf 110E-2 “G9+LN” flown by Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, 5./NJG 1, based at St Trond, Belgium in June 1942.      

History Behind Corgi AA33715: Heinkel He 111H-6, 1./KG 26 “1H+BB” (1942)

Discover Corgi AA33715 - a 1:72 Heinkel He 111H-6 “1H+BB” of 1./KG 26, flying from Bardufoss, Norway during Arctic Convoy PQ17 attacks on 5 July 1942 over icy seas.