{"product_id":"corgi-aa31705-1-144-short-sunderland-mk-ii-w6055-zm-r-201-sqn-1942-issues","title":"Corgi AA31705 1:144 Short Sunderland Mk II W6055 ZM-R 201 Sqn 1942 *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA31705 is a 1:144 scale diecast recreation of Short Sunderland Mk II W6055, carrying the ZM-R markings of Royal Air Force No.201 Squadron in September 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.201 Squadron used the Sunderland's long range and endurance for maritime patrol, convoy protection and anti-submarine operations over the Atlantic approaches. The flying boat's size, defensive armament and ability to remain on patrol for extended periods made it a valuable Coastal Command aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release captures the Sunderland's distinctive high-mounted wing, boat-shaped hull and four-engine layout, creating an impressive representation of one of the RAF's best-known wartime maritime aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA31705\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Sunderland Mk II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e W6055 \/ ZM-R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No.201 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maritime patrol, convoy protection and anti-submarine operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed defensive armament, rotating propellers, crew detail, interchangeable undercarriage and poseable display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.1 in \/ 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.4 in \/ 24 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\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWings:\u003c\/strong\u003e White blemishes are present on both wings, together with several small surface marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine paint crazing is mainly visible around the fuselage and is a known issue on examples of this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several marks and what appears to be an orange residue mark are visible, together with a noticeable scratch on the horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside clamp is extremely stiff, so we did not force access to the tail and risk damaging the packaging or model. The affected area has instead been photographed through the plastic and fully noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model still presents well as a substantial display piece despite the documented surface defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near mint, with only very light wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer white slipcase is not included.\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":58259811631486,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8347.jpg?v=1792373665","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa31705-1-144-short-sunderland-mk-ii-w6055-zm-r-201-sqn-1942-issues","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}