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Corgi 47506 1:144 Lockheed VC-121B Constellation USAF 0-80608 Dewdrop

Sale price£16.00 GBP
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Condition summary

Model condition
Near Mint (9/10)
Box condition
Excellent (8/10)
Completeness
The model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • The model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • The model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • Some minor small marks are present on the silver paint.
  • This is quite common for silver paint of this age and appears unlikely to be handling related.

Box condition

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.

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Description

A substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of United States Air Force Lockheed VC-121B Constellation 48-608, carrying the service marking 0-80608. Released as an early issue within the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 47506 recreates the elegant four-engine military transport historically known as “Dewdrop”.

The Lockheed Constellation was originally developed as a fast, long-range passenger aircraft. Its distinctive dolphin-shaped fuselage, triple-fin tail and graceful wing design made it one of the most recognisable transport aircraft of the post-war era.

Military versions of the Constellation were adopted by the United States Air Force for passenger transport, cargo operations, VIP travel and specialist duties. The VC-121 designation was applied to aircraft equipped for transporting senior military personnel and other important passengers.

Aircraft 48-608 was constructed as a military Constellation and carried the later visible service marking 0-80608. Historical records associate the aircraft with the name “Dewdrop”, although the original Corgi presentation primarily identifies it as a United States Air Force Constellation.

The model recreates the polished natural-metal finish associated with early USAF transport aircraft, together with American national insignia, USAF titles and the aircraft's individual identification markings. The four radial engines, triple tail and long curved fuselage capture the unmistakable appearance of the real aircraft.

This early Corgi Aviation Archive release features extensive diecast construction, fine printed surface markings, four rotating propellers, clear cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and the original multi-position presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 47506

Aircraft: Lockheed VC-121B Constellation

USAF Serial: 48-608

Displayed Marking: 0-80608

Historic Aircraft Name: Dewdrop

Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States

Role: VIP and military transport aircraft

Scale: 1:144

Edition: First-issue Aviation Archive release

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic USAF natural-metal finish, aircraft marking 0-80608, distinctive triple-fin tail, clear cockpit glazing, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: Approximately 8" or 20.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • The model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • Some minor small marks are present on the silver paint.
  • This is quite common for silver paint of this age and appears unlikely to be handling related.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of United States Air Force Lockheed VC-121B Constellation 48-608, carrying the service marking 0-80608. Released as an early issue within the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 47506 recreates the elegant four-engine military transport historically known as “Dewdrop”.

The Lockheed Constellation was originally developed as a fast, long-range passenger aircraft. Its distinctive dolphin-shaped fuselage, triple-fin tail and graceful wing design made it one of the most recognisable transport aircraft of the post-war era.

Military versions of the Constellation were adopted by the United States Air Force for passenger transport, cargo operations, VIP travel and specialist duties. The VC-121 designation was applied to aircraft equipped for transporting senior military personnel and other important passengers.

Aircraft 48-608 was constructed as a military Constellation and carried the later visible service marking 0-80608. Historical records associate the aircraft with the name “Dewdrop”, although the original Corgi presentation primarily identifies it as a United States Air Force Constellation.

The model recreates the polished natural-metal finish associated with early USAF transport aircraft, together with American national insignia, USAF titles and the aircraft's individual identification markings. The four radial engines, triple tail and long curved fuselage capture the unmistakable appearance of the real aircraft.

This early Corgi Aviation Archive release features extensive diecast construction, fine printed surface markings, four rotating propellers, clear cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and the original multi-position presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 47506

Aircraft: Lockheed VC-121B Constellation

USAF Serial: 48-608

Displayed Marking: 0-80608

Historic Aircraft Name: Dewdrop

Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States

Role: VIP and military transport aircraft

Scale: 1:144

Edition: First-issue Aviation Archive release

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic USAF natural-metal finish, aircraft marking 0-80608, distinctive triple-fin tail, clear cockpit glazing, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: Approximately 8" or 20.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • The model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • Some minor small marks are present on the silver paint.
  • This is quite common for silver paint of this age and appears unlikely to be handling related.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.