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Corgi AA35709 1:72 Messerschmitt Me 262B Luftwaffe 10./NJG 11 Kurt Welter Red 10

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Preowned - Excellent (8/10)
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Description

A pioneering, radar-equipped nocturnal hunter from the closing days of WWII. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA35709) replicates the two-seat Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 "Red 10" (Werknummer 110639), flown by the legendary night fighter ace Oberleutnant Kurt Welter. Operating with the specialized night-fighter unit 10. Staffel, Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 (10./NJG 11) out of Magdeburg, Germany, in April 1945, Welter utilized the revolutionary jet to hunt down elusive RAF Mosquito night intruders. Welter became notorious for his prowess in the dark, claiming the first-ever night victory in a jet fighter in December 1944. He went on to log a total of 63 combat victories, with his final tally including more than 33 twin-engine Mosquito bombers. Finished in an authentic late-war squiggly winter/night "wellington" mottled camouflage scheme, this model highlights the birth of jet-powered night interception.

Ideal for curators of late-war history and specialized Luftwaffe night fighter collections, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, capturing the distinctive tandem cockpit seating layout and the delicate nose-mounted "Hirschgeweih" (stag antler) radar antenna array used to track Allied bombers through total darkness. Key engineering features include highly detailed Junkers Jumo 004 inlet and exhaust nacelles, molded nose cannon ports, and intricate structural details visible within the open wheel wells when configured on its landing gear. Complete with a hand-painted pilot figure in accurate uniform and a custom presentation display stand, this exceptionally rare release offers a commanding gallery presence.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA35709

Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 Schwalbe (Two-Seat Night Fighter)

Tactical Code/Serial: Red 10 / W.Nr. 110639

Pilot/Commander: Oberleutnant Kurt Welter (63 Career Victories)

Unit: Luftwaffe 10. Staffel, Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 (10./NJG 11)

Campaign: Defense of the Reich / Night Fighter Operations

Location: Germany

Date/Period: April 1945

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 983 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Nose-mounted radar antenna array, two-seat tandem cockpit configuration, night mottle camouflage finish, hand-painted pilot figure, custom display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The model itself presents in mint condition with no notable paint or structural issues observed. Please note one side of the radar array is missing and no replacement part is included.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)


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 pioneering, radar-equipped nocturnal hunter from the closing days of WWII. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA35709) replicates the two-seat Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 "Red 10" (Werknummer 110639), flown by the legendary night fighter ace Oberleutnant Kurt Welter. Operating with the specialized night-fighter unit 10. Staffel, Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 (10./NJG 11) out of Magdeburg, Germany, in April 1945, Welter utilized the revolutionary jet to hunt down elusive RAF Mosquito night intruders. Welter became notorious for his prowess in the dark, claiming the first-ever night victory in a jet fighter in December 1944. He went on to log a total of 63 combat victories, with his final tally including more than 33 twin-engine Mosquito bombers. Finished in an authentic late-war squiggly winter/night "wellington" mottled camouflage scheme, this model highlights the birth of jet-powered night interception.

Ideal for curators of late-war history and specialized Luftwaffe night fighter collections, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, capturing the distinctive tandem cockpit seating layout and the delicate nose-mounted "Hirschgeweih" (stag antler) radar antenna array used to track Allied bombers through total darkness. Key engineering features include highly detailed Junkers Jumo 004 inlet and exhaust nacelles, molded nose cannon ports, and intricate structural details visible within the open wheel wells when configured on its landing gear. Complete with a hand-painted pilot figure in accurate uniform and a custom presentation display stand, this exceptionally rare release offers a commanding gallery presence.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA35709

Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 Schwalbe (Two-Seat Night Fighter)

Tactical Code/Serial: Red 10 / W.Nr. 110639

Pilot/Commander: Oberleutnant Kurt Welter (63 Career Victories)

Unit: Luftwaffe 10. Staffel, Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 (10./NJG 11)

Campaign: Defense of the Reich / Night Fighter Operations

Location: Germany

Date/Period: April 1945

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 983 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Nose-mounted radar antenna array, two-seat tandem cockpit configuration, night mottle camouflage finish, hand-painted pilot figure, custom display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The model itself presents in mint condition with no notable paint or structural issues observed. Please note one side of the radar array is missing and no replacement part is included.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)


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.