{"product_id":"corgi-aa37802-1-48-albatros-d-v-luftstreitkrafte-jasta-23b-friedrich-ritter-von-roth-1918","title":"Corgi AA37802 1:48 Albatros D.V Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 23B Friedrich Ritter von Roth 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visually striking and highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of the Albatros D.V flown by German fighter ace Friedrich Ritter von Roth during the First World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA37802 depicts a Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 23B aircraft in its distinctive blue and green lozenge-style camouflage from early 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriedrich Ritter von Roth originally served with an artillery regiment before transferring to the German Air Service after recovering from wounds sustained during the war. His flying career was temporarily interrupted by a training accident, but he later returned to operational service and began claiming aerial victories during January 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVon Roth became particularly successful against enemy observation balloons, which were heavily defended and extremely dangerous targets. By the end of the First World War, he had achieved 28 confirmed victories, including 20 observation balloons, making him Germany's highest-scoring balloon specialist. His operational record earned him the nickname “the Balloon Buster”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft's distinctive finish, combining a predominantly white fuselage with intricate blue, green and black camouflage across the wings and tail surfaces. Large black and white national crosses appear prominently on the wings, fuselage and tail, while the brightly coloured propeller and detailed engine area add further visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Robert Thelen, the Albatros D.V was introduced as a refined development of the successful Albatros fighter series. Its streamlined plywood-covered fuselage gave the aircraft a distinctive appearance, while its powerful Mercedes inline engine provided strong performance. Although the sesquiplane wing arrangement suffered from structural limitations, the Albatros D.V remained an important German frontline fighter during 1917 and 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 3,940 pieces worldwide, this substantial 1:48 scale release is particularly appealing to collectors of First World War aviation and German fighter aircraft. The model features simulated plywood fuselage panels, fabric-covered wing surfaces, fine structural bracing wires and a detailed cockpit with pilot figure. Further detailing includes twin LMG 08\/15 machine guns, separately rendered exhaust stacks, engine cooling components, a rotating propeller, rolling rubber tyres and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.\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 AA37802\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albatros D.V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friedrich Ritter von Roth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 23B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e First World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte \/ German Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,940 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition release, authentic Jasta 23B markings, distinctive blue and green camouflage, simulated plywood fuselage panels, fabric-textured wing surfaces, fine structural bracing wires, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, twin LMG 08\/15 machine guns, separately rendered exhaust stacks, engine cooling detail, rotating propeller, rolling rubber tyres and original presentation 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 6\" or 15.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" or 19.1 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e - The model can be quite difficult to remove from the plastic tray due to the snug fit. The safest method is to first remove the additional plastic guard from underneath the black tray, allowing the tray to flex more easily. Then, gently flex one side of the tray away from the aircraft until the model can be carefully eased out. Avoid forcing or pulling the model directly, as other removal methods may risk damaging the aircraft.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003eSome yellow colour spill on the left side of the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few marks to the side of the inner box.\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":57695372738942,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3910.jpg?v=1784283176","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa37802-1-48-albatros-d-v-luftstreitkrafte-jasta-23b-friedrich-ritter-von-roth-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}