{"product_id":"corgi-aa35214-1-72-curtiss-p-40f-warhawk-usaaf-325th-fg-stud-robert-baseler","title":"Corgi AA35214 1:72 Curtiss P-40F Warhawk USAAF 325th FG Stud Robert Baseler","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe striking personal mount of a Checkertails commander.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA35214) replicates the unique Curtiss P-40F Warhawk \"Stud,\" flown by Lt. Col. Robert Baseler, Commanding Officer of the USAAF 325th Fighter Group (\"Checkertails\"), out of Mateur, Tunisia, in September 1943. After scoring his five P-40 victories, Baseler had this airframe specially modified and stripped of its outboard guns and nonessential equipment to serve as a stripped-down, high-speed personal hack to intercept high-altitude German photoreconnaissance aircraft. Painted in a spectacular, non-standard gloss black livery with a vibrant red nose, orange canopy frames, and the iconic yellow-and-black checkered tail fin, this release represents one of the most visually stunning custom paint schemes of the Mediterranean theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of MTO air operations and WWII fighter heritage, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Twelfth Air Force. The model is engineered for exceptional scale accuracy, featuring detailed landing gear subassemblies, crisp panel lining, and the distinctive Packard V-1650 Merlin-engine nose configuration specific to the P-40F variant. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary squadron commanders, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 325th Fighter Group legacy.\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA35214\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss P-40F Warhawk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Stud\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. Col. Robert Baseler (Ace - 6 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 325th Fighter Group (\"Checkertails\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mateur, Tunisia (Twelfth Air Force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1943\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 1,740 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic custom black-and-red command livery, detailed wheel wells, Merlin-powered variant engine tooling\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 5.5\" or 14 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 - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\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":57453117309310,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa35214-172-curtiss-p-40f-warhawk-usaaf-325th-fg-stud-robert-baseler-5366343.jpg?v=1780426657","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35214-1-72-curtiss-p-40f-warhawk-usaaf-325th-fg-stud-robert-baseler","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}