{"product_id":"corgi-aa36904-1-72-junkers-ju-52-3m-rj-np-c-schulen-thorn-eastern-front-december-1941","title":"Corgi AA36904 1:72 Junkers Ju 52\/3m RJ+NP C-Schulen Thorn Eastern Front December 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA particularly striking 1:72 scale diecast representation of Junkers Ju 52\/3m RJ+NP, associated with a Luftwaffe C-Schulen multi-engine flying school and pressed into operational service on the Eastern Front during December 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36904 is distinguished by its extensive temporary winter camouflage and was produced as a limited edition of only 1,660 pieces worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi catalogues the aircraft with the C-Schulen multi-engine training organisation at Thorn. During the opening winter of the campaign against the Soviet Union, the enormous demands placed upon Luftwaffe transport units resulted in aircraft and crews normally assigned to training and secondary duties being called upon to support frontline operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model carries the identification RJ+NP and is presented in an eye-catching winter scheme, with irregular white temporary camouflage applied over the underlying darker finish. The prominent German national markings remain visible across the wings and fuselage, while yellow theatre identification markings add further contrast to the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Junkers Ju 52 became one of the most important transport aircraft operated by Germany during the Second World War. Its distinctive corrugated metal skin, fixed undercarriage and three-engine configuration gave the aircraft an unmistakable appearance and contributed to the famous nickname “Tante Ju”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed as a commercial transport, the Ju 52\/3m was adapted for an extraordinary variety of military duties. It transported troops, supplies and equipment, evacuated casualties, carried paratroopers and was also employed in specialised roles including minesweeping and bomber operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe type played a particularly important role during operations on the Eastern Front, where immense distances, poor roads and rapidly changing front lines created a constant requirement for air transport. The extreme winter conditions of late 1941 placed both aircraft and crews under considerable strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi's large 1:72 Ju 52 tooling gives this model considerable display presence. The characteristic corrugated surface structure is recreated across the fuselage and wings, accompanied by three detailed radial engines, propellers, cockpit glazing and gun positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe military version also features a rotating dorsal gunner position with a pivoting machine gun, detailed waist positions and extensive surface detailing. A substantial metal presentation stand is supplied to support this particularly large and heavy Aviation Archive model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA36904\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junkers Ju 52\/3m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ+NP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe C-Schulen Multi-Engine Flying School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Theatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Training \/ Transport Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,660 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temporary winter camouflage, authentic RJ+NP markings, detailed corrugated metal surface reproduction, three radial engines, rotating propellers, dorsal gunner position, detailed cockpit and substantial metal presentation stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" or 40.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very small black speck is present on the topside of the horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother very minor black speck is present on the underside, on one of the ribbed sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth imperfections are very minor and do not detract from the overall presentation.\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\u003eThe box\/sleeve is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf 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\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57848397824382,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6099.jpg?v=1786733071","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36904-1-72-junkers-ju-52-3m-rj-np-c-schulen-thorn-eastern-front-december-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}