{"product_id":"corgi-48101-1-144-boeing-377-stratocruiser-pan-am-n1030v-clipper-america","title":"Corgi 48101 1:144 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser Pan Am N1030V Clipper America","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing 377 Stratocruiser N1030V “Clipper America”, operated by Pan American World Airways during the luxurious opening years of post-war transatlantic aviation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of Corgi's Aviation Archive Classic Propliners range, model 48101 captures one of the largest and most prestigious piston-powered passenger airliners of its generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan American became the first airline to introduce the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser into scheduled passenger service. The aircraft was used on important long-distance routes across the Atlantic and Pacific, continuing the airline's tradition of giving its flagship aircraft individual “Clipper” names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN1030V carried the name “Clipper America” during its early service. The model recreates the aircraft in Pan Am's polished natural-metal finish with a white upper fuselage, blue cheatlines, prominent PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS lettering and the airline's globe emblem on the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boeing 377 was developed from the military C-97 Stratofreighter and ultimately traced its structural ancestry to the B-29 Superfortress. Its unusually deep double-lobed fuselage provided an expansive main passenger cabin together with a lower-deck lounge reached by a spiral staircase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stratocruiser offered sleeping berths, pressurisation and an exceptionally spacious interior, making it one of the most luxurious airliners of the late 1940s and 1950s. Its four enormous Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Wasp Major radial engines provided impressive performance but also made the aircraft expensive and demanding to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sizeable Corgi model features extensive diecast construction, authentic Pan American markings, clear cockpit glazing and permanently printed cabin windows. Additional features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive \/ Classic Propliners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing 377 Stratocruiser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e N1030V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipper America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan American World Airways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury long-range passenger airliner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transatlantic and transpacific services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1940s and 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan American World Airways \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Aviation Archive release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Pan Am N1030V Clipper America markings, polished natural-metal finish, blue airline cheatlines, distinctive double-deck fuselage, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" or 29.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome silver-coloured residue is present on the topside of the horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome paint bubbling is present to the side of the forward fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the engine inlet does not sit flush like the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted imperfections, the model still displays well overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57786549928318,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5596.jpg?v=1785763171","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-48101-1-144-boeing-377-stratocruiser-pan-am-n1030v-clipper-america","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}