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Corgi 48106 1:144 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser Transocean Airlines N404Q
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Description
A rare and substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing 377 Stratocruiser N404Q, operated by Transocean Airlines during the closing years of piston-powered transatlantic passenger service. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, model 48106 was produced as a limited edition of only 2,800 pieces worldwide.
Transocean acquired a fleet of former BOAC Stratocruisers for charter and scheduled services. Four aircraft, including N404Q, were placed into transatlantic operation during the late 1950s, linking New York with destinations including Dublin, Shannon and London Gatwick.
N404Q operated several of these demanding North Atlantic flights and concluded Transocean's 1959 programme with a Gatwick to Shannon and New York service. The high cost of operating the large Stratocruisers proved difficult for the airline, and the type's Transocean career remained comparatively brief.
The model recreates N404Q in the company's attractive white, polished natural-metal and yellow colour scheme. Bold TRANSOCEAN AIR LINES lettering runs along the fuselage, while the yellow tail carries the airline's winged globe emblem.
The Boeing 377 combined the military C-97's large fuselage with a specially developed luxury passenger interior. Its pressurised main cabin, lower-deck lounge and sleeping accommodation made it one of the most spacious and distinctive long-distance airliners of the early post-war era.
Limited to 2,800 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, authentic N404Q 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.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Classic Propliners
Model code: 48106
Aircraft: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Registration: N404Q
Airline: Transocean Airlines
Role: Long-range passenger and charter airliner
Associated Routes: New York, Dublin, Shannon and London Gatwick
Date/Period: Late 1950s
Operator / Country: Transocean Airlines / United States
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 2,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition, authentic Transocean Airlines N404Q markings, white and polished natural-metal finish, yellow airline tail, 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 - Excellent (8/10)
- The model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Some surface marks are present on the topside of the fuselage, with a few smaller marks also present on the underside.
- The model does not appear to have been displayed previously, as the protective tissue showed no signs of wear before it was removed for photography.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall, 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
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- 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.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Corgi 48106 1:144 Boeing 377 Stratocruiser Transocean Airlines N404Q
Sale price£15.00 GBP
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- Condition
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- Shipping
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Description
A rare and substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing 377 Stratocruiser N404Q, operated by Transocean Airlines during the closing years of piston-powered transatlantic passenger service. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, model 48106 was produced as a limited edition of only 2,800 pieces worldwide.
Transocean acquired a fleet of former BOAC Stratocruisers for charter and scheduled services. Four aircraft, including N404Q, were placed into transatlantic operation during the late 1950s, linking New York with destinations including Dublin, Shannon and London Gatwick.
N404Q operated several of these demanding North Atlantic flights and concluded Transocean's 1959 programme with a Gatwick to Shannon and New York service. The high cost of operating the large Stratocruisers proved difficult for the airline, and the type's Transocean career remained comparatively brief.
The model recreates N404Q in the company's attractive white, polished natural-metal and yellow colour scheme. Bold TRANSOCEAN AIR LINES lettering runs along the fuselage, while the yellow tail carries the airline's winged globe emblem.
The Boeing 377 combined the military C-97's large fuselage with a specially developed luxury passenger interior. Its pressurised main cabin, lower-deck lounge and sleeping accommodation made it one of the most spacious and distinctive long-distance airliners of the early post-war era.
Limited to 2,800 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, authentic N404Q 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.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Classic Propliners
Model code: 48106
Aircraft: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Registration: N404Q
Airline: Transocean Airlines
Role: Long-range passenger and charter airliner
Associated Routes: New York, Dublin, Shannon and London Gatwick
Date/Period: Late 1950s
Operator / Country: Transocean Airlines / United States
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 2,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition, authentic Transocean Airlines N404Q markings, white and polished natural-metal finish, yellow airline tail, 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 - Excellent (8/10)
- The model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Some surface marks are present on the topside of the fuselage, with a few smaller marks also present on the underside.
- The model does not appear to have been displayed previously, as the protective tissue showed no signs of wear before it was removed for photography.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall, 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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