{"product_id":"corgi-aa35709-1-72-messerschmitt-me-262b-luftwaffe-10-njg-11-kurt-welter-red-10","title":"Corgi AA35709 1:72 Messerschmitt Me 262B Luftwaffe 10.\/NJG 11 Kurt Welter Red 10","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pioneering, radar-equipped nocturnal hunter from the closing days of WWII.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\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 AA35709\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a\/U1 Schwalbe (Two-Seat Night Fighter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code\/Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 10 \/ W.Nr. 110639\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\/Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oberleutnant Kurt Welter (63 Career Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe 10. Staffel, Nachtjagdgeschwader 11 (10.\/NJG 11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defense of the Reich \/ Night Fighter Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 1945\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 983 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 Nose-mounted radar antenna array, two-seat tandem cockpit configuration, night mottle camouflage finish, hand-painted pilot figure, custom 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 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":57506061123966,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2231.jpg?v=1780673738","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35709-1-72-messerschmitt-me-262b-luftwaffe-10-njg-11-kurt-welter-red-10","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}