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Corgi AA33403 1:72 Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King USMC HMX-1 Marine One *ISSUES*

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Description

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King used for presidential transport by the United States Marine Corps. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33403 depicts a Marine One helicopter operated by Marine Helicopter Squadron One, better known as HMX-1 “Nighthawks”, from Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia.

HMX-1 is responsible for the helicopter transportation of the President of the United States, senior government officials and other authorised passengers. Although the call sign “Marine One” is only used when the President is aboard, it has become closely associated with the distinctive green and white helicopters operated by the squadron.

The VH-3D was introduced as an extensively modified executive transport development of the Sikorsky Sea King. Its interior was configured for secure VIP transport, while its communications, navigation and defensive systems were adapted to meet the specialised requirements of presidential operations.

This model recreates the aircraft's recognisable dark green and white finish, with “United States of America” lettering applied prominently along the fuselage. Additional external details include the extensive cockpit glazing, prominent radar and communications equipment, wheeled undercarriage and the large sliding side door associated with the Sea King's spacious passenger cabin.

Originally developed to meet a United States Navy requirement for an all-weather anti-submarine helicopter, the Sikorsky Sea King first flew in 1959. Its twin-engine design, boat-shaped hull and large cabin allowed the aircraft to undertake anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, transport and airborne early warning missions. The type was subsequently adapted for numerous specialist roles and served with military and government operators around the world.

This impressive Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of presidential aviation, United States Marine Corps aircraft and large-scale helicopter models. It features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit and passenger cabin, a sliding cargo door and interchangeable rotor configurations. Two complete sets of rotor blades are supplied, with one designed to represent the natural droop of stationary blades and another curved upwards for an in-flight display.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33403

Aircraft: Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King

Unit: United States Marine Corps HMX-1 “Nighthawks”

Call Sign / Association: Marine One

Role: Presidential and executive transport helicopter

Theatre / Base: Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia

Operator / Country: United States Marine Corps / United States

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Marine One green and white finish, United States of America fuselage lettering, detailed cockpit and passenger compartment, extensive clear glazing, sliding side cargo door, radar and communications equipment, wheeled undercarriage, two interchangeable rotor blade sets and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 12.25" or 31.1 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Fair (5/10)

  • Zinc rot is present, with associated cracking visible through areas of the white-painted finish.
  • There are inconsistencies and areas of missing green paint around the airframe.
  • Similar deterioration has been observed on other examples of this particular model type and can occur regardless of whether a model has been displayed or retained in its original packaging.
  • The model does not appear to have been displayed, with both sets of rotor blades remaining sealed as originally supplied from the factory.
  • As zinc rot can continue to develop over time, the future progression of the affected areas cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Some general wear is present around the edges of the box.
  • The packaging remains structurally sound overall.

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

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King used for presidential transport by the United States Marine Corps. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33403 depicts a Marine One helicopter operated by Marine Helicopter Squadron One, better known as HMX-1 “Nighthawks”, from Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia.

HMX-1 is responsible for the helicopter transportation of the President of the United States, senior government officials and other authorised passengers. Although the call sign “Marine One” is only used when the President is aboard, it has become closely associated with the distinctive green and white helicopters operated by the squadron.

The VH-3D was introduced as an extensively modified executive transport development of the Sikorsky Sea King. Its interior was configured for secure VIP transport, while its communications, navigation and defensive systems were adapted to meet the specialised requirements of presidential operations.

This model recreates the aircraft's recognisable dark green and white finish, with “United States of America” lettering applied prominently along the fuselage. Additional external details include the extensive cockpit glazing, prominent radar and communications equipment, wheeled undercarriage and the large sliding side door associated with the Sea King's spacious passenger cabin.

Originally developed to meet a United States Navy requirement for an all-weather anti-submarine helicopter, the Sikorsky Sea King first flew in 1959. Its twin-engine design, boat-shaped hull and large cabin allowed the aircraft to undertake anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, transport and airborne early warning missions. The type was subsequently adapted for numerous specialist roles and served with military and government operators around the world.

This impressive Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of presidential aviation, United States Marine Corps aircraft and large-scale helicopter models. It features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit and passenger cabin, a sliding cargo door and interchangeable rotor configurations. Two complete sets of rotor blades are supplied, with one designed to represent the natural droop of stationary blades and another curved upwards for an in-flight display.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33403

Aircraft: Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King

Unit: United States Marine Corps HMX-1 “Nighthawks”

Call Sign / Association: Marine One

Role: Presidential and executive transport helicopter

Theatre / Base: Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia

Operator / Country: United States Marine Corps / United States

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Marine One green and white finish, United States of America fuselage lettering, detailed cockpit and passenger compartment, extensive clear glazing, sliding side cargo door, radar and communications equipment, wheeled undercarriage, two interchangeable rotor blade sets and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 12.25" or 31.1 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Fair (5/10)

  • Zinc rot is present, with associated cracking visible through areas of the white-painted finish.
  • There are inconsistencies and areas of missing green paint around the airframe.
  • Similar deterioration has been observed on other examples of this particular model type and can occur regardless of whether a model has been displayed or retained in its original packaging.
  • The model does not appear to have been displayed, with both sets of rotor blades remaining sealed as originally supplied from the factory.
  • As zinc rot can continue to develop over time, the future progression of the affected areas cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Some general wear is present around the edges of the box.
  • The packaging remains structurally sound overall.

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.