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Corgi 47506 1:144 Lockheed VC-121B Constellation USAF 0-80608 Dewdrop
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
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For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
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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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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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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