{"product_id":"corgi-aa28104-1-72-curtiss-hawk-81-a-2-p-8127-avg-flying-tigers-1942","title":"Corgi AA28104 1:72 Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 P-8127 AVG Flying Tigers 1942","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully decorated testament to the legendary Flying Tigers of the AVG.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA28104) replicates the Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 (P-8127 \/ \"White 47\"), flown by the celebrated ace Flight Leader Robert \"R.T.\" Smith of the 3rd Squadron (\"Hell's Angels\"), American Volunteer Group (AVG). Operating out of Kunming, China, in June 1942, Smith and his fellow volunteer pilots fought against overwhelming odds in their rugged Curtiss fighters at a time when Japanese forces were rapidly advancing across the Pacific. Far from an undisciplined group, the Flying Tigers were elite, highly trained tactical flyers who endured some of the most inhospitable conditions of WWII. They achieved stunning success in theater, posting some of the most spectacular combat kill ratios of the entire war. This release perfectly captures the iconic shark mouth nose art paired with the group's classic olive drab and earth camouflage pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre operations and elite WWII fighter command heritage, this Aviation Archive Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, featuring realistic recessed panel lines, historically accurate printed insignias, and a rotatable main propeller assembly. Structural details include an enclosed cockpit complete with a detailed pilot figure, along with optional-position extended landing gear to configure the airframe for either an immaculate ground display or an in-flight profile. Complete with a custom presentation display stand and a numbered collector card, this premium diecast model offers a commanding gallery presence for discerning military historians.\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 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA28104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 (P-40 Warhawk Variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e P-8127 \/ \"White 47\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight Leader Robert \"R.T.\" Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), 3rd Squadron \"Hell's Angels\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kunming, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iconic Flying Tigers shark mouth nose art, rotatable propeller, optional extended\/retracted landing gear subassemblies, numbered collector card, 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 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zo03t9\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eCockpit gunsight is loose and may fall out when the model is turned upside down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uoqrb\" data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eExternal sight post that fits in the slot ahead of the cockpit is missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ffq1j\" data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ePaint crazing to the underside, mainly visible under bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1psrqae\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eBrown mark on the underside leading edge of the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ai77ga\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eLight paint bubbling to the topside wing tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5uh80o\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"379\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eOne landing gear down accessory is missing.\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\u003eLight surface marks on the front cover and a small rip to the corner of the top cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":57506044445054,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2207.jpg?v=1780673639","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa28104-1-72-curtiss-hawk-81-a-2-p-8127-avg-flying-tigers-1942","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}