{"product_id":"corgi-aa36613-1-72-lockheed-p-38j-lightning-usaaf-367th-fg-scrapiron-iv-1944","title":"Corgi AA36613 1:72 Lockheed P-38J Lightning USAAF 367th FG Scrapiron IV 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA faithful 1:72 scale replication celebrating an exceptional \"Ace in a Day\" twin-boom heavy fighter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This diecast model by Corgi (AA36613) replicates the Lockheed P-38J Lightning (#44-23590), famously named \"Scrapiron IV\". First flown on January 27, 1939, to satisfy a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the P-38 featured a highly recognizable layout with twin-booms, twin turbo-supercharged engines, a central pilot pod, contra-rotating propellers, and tricycle landing gear. Arriving in England in April 1944, the 367th Fighter Group transitioned to this dual-engine fighter at RAF Stoney Cross. On August 25, 1944, over France, Laurence \"Scrappy\" Blumer piloted this aircraft into a savage dogfight, scoring two FW190 victories on his first pass and an additional three within fifteen minutes to earn the title \"the fastest ace in a day\" and the Distinguished Service Cross. Dubbed the \"Fork-tailed devil\" by adversaries, the Lightning was respected for its quiet operation due to muffled twin turbo-superchargers and its lethal nose-clustered weapons bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this 1:72 scale model features accurate separately applied turbocharger details and twin engine radiator scoops mounted directly to the booms. The central pod is built with a large cockpit canopy that provides an unobstructed view of the pilot figure and rear-bay radio equipment components. Replicating a heavy fighter-bomber configuration, the nose features a precise weapons cluster showing four machine gun barrels surrounding a central 20mm cannon barrel to recreate the devastating \"buzz saw\" strafing layout. Complete with modular landing gear featuring textured tread tires and easy-to-install gear doors for clean ground display, this limited edition serves as a definitive historical artifact.\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 AA36613\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockheed P-38J Lightning (\"Fork-tailed Devil\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #44-23590\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose Art \/ Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Scrapiron IV\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Laurence \"Scrappy\" Blumer (Ace in a Day \/ DSC Recipient)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 367th Fighter Group, 393rd Fighter Squadron (367th FG, 393rd FS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \/ RAF Stoney Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 1944\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 1,000 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 Twin-boom tail design, separately applied turbocharger details, accurate engine radiator scoops, clear canopy with pilot and rear radio gear, nose weapon bay (4 machine guns surrounding a central 20mm cannon), textured tread tires, modular gear doors\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 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" or 22.2 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\u003eExcellent condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface wear present on the topside wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear visible to the rear of the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall area of paint missing from the back edge of the horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stand arm head has a crack but is still completely usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch line through the middle of the front face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":57597643587966,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2720.jpg?v=1782154914","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36613-1-72-lockheed-p-38j-lightning-usaaf-367th-fg-scrapiron-iv-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}