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Corgi 48105 1:144 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser BOAC G-ALSD Cassiopeia

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Description

An impressive 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing 377 Stratocruiser G-ALSD “Cassiopeia”, operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation on prestigious transatlantic services. Released within Corgi's Aviation Archive Classic Propliners range, model 48105 recreates one of the most luxurious British-operated passenger aircraft of the early post-war period.

G-ALSD was delivered to BOAC during December 1949 and received the name “Cassiopeia”. The aircraft was used primarily on long-distance routes, including services linking London and New York, at a time when an Atlantic crossing by air was still regarded as a prestigious and expensive experience.

The model reproduces BOAC's polished natural-metal finish with a white upper fuselage, dark blue cheatlines and prominent airline titles. The registration G-ALSD and the aircraft's correctly spelled Cassiopeia name distinguish this particular Stratocruiser from the other aircraft in BOAC's fleet.

Developed from the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, the Boeing 377 combined a large pressurised passenger cabin with a distinctive lower-deck lounge. Sleeping berths, dressing rooms and a comparatively spacious interior helped establish the aircraft as one of the most sophisticated airliners of its era.

BOAC used its Stratocruisers on transatlantic and other long-range services throughout the 1950s. Although popular with passengers, the aircraft's powerful radial engines and complicated propeller systems required considerable maintenance, and the type was gradually replaced as more economical jet airliners entered service.

This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, authentic BOAC and G-ALSD markings, clear cockpit glazing and pad-printed cabin windows. Further features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive / Classic Propliners

Model code: 48105

Aircraft: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

Registration: G-ALSD

Aircraft Name: Cassiopeia

Airline: British Overseas Airways Corporation

Role: Luxury long-range passenger airliner

Associated Route: London to New York transatlantic services

Date/Period: 1950s

Operator / Country: BOAC / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:144

Edition: Limited-edition Classic Propliners release

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic BOAC G-ALSD Cassiopeia markings, polished natural-metal finish, dark 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


Model Dimensions

Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm

Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The model is in mint condition overall and comes complete.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
  • The plastic inner tray has yellowed with age.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

An impressive 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing 377 Stratocruiser G-ALSD “Cassiopeia”, operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation on prestigious transatlantic services. Released within Corgi's Aviation Archive Classic Propliners range, model 48105 recreates one of the most luxurious British-operated passenger aircraft of the early post-war period.

G-ALSD was delivered to BOAC during December 1949 and received the name “Cassiopeia”. The aircraft was used primarily on long-distance routes, including services linking London and New York, at a time when an Atlantic crossing by air was still regarded as a prestigious and expensive experience.

The model reproduces BOAC's polished natural-metal finish with a white upper fuselage, dark blue cheatlines and prominent airline titles. The registration G-ALSD and the aircraft's correctly spelled Cassiopeia name distinguish this particular Stratocruiser from the other aircraft in BOAC's fleet.

Developed from the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, the Boeing 377 combined a large pressurised passenger cabin with a distinctive lower-deck lounge. Sleeping berths, dressing rooms and a comparatively spacious interior helped establish the aircraft as one of the most sophisticated airliners of its era.

BOAC used its Stratocruisers on transatlantic and other long-range services throughout the 1950s. Although popular with passengers, the aircraft's powerful radial engines and complicated propeller systems required considerable maintenance, and the type was gradually replaced as more economical jet airliners entered service.

This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, authentic BOAC and G-ALSD markings, clear cockpit glazing and pad-printed cabin windows. Further features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive / Classic Propliners

Model code: 48105

Aircraft: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

Registration: G-ALSD

Aircraft Name: Cassiopeia

Airline: British Overseas Airways Corporation

Role: Luxury long-range passenger airliner

Associated Route: London to New York transatlantic services

Date/Period: 1950s

Operator / Country: BOAC / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:144

Edition: Limited-edition Classic Propliners release

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic BOAC G-ALSD Cassiopeia markings, polished natural-metal finish, dark 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


Model Dimensions

Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm

Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The model is in mint condition overall and comes complete.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
  • The plastic inner tray has yellowed with age.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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.