{"product_id":"corgi-aa38406-1-72-bristol-blenheim-mk-i-arthur-scarf-vc-62-sqn-malaya-1941","title":"Corgi AA38406 1:72 Bristol Blenheim Mk I Arthur Scarf VC *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA38406 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Bristol Blenheim Mk I associated with Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf VC of No.62 Squadron at Butterworth, Penang, in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 9 December 1941, Arthur Scarf continued alone after Japanese attacks destroyed the other aircraft preparing for the mission. He pressed home an attack on Singora despite fighter opposition and severe wounds, later receiving a posthumous Victoria Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from a fast civil aircraft, the Blenheim entered RAF service as an advanced all-metal light bomber. By 1941 it was increasingly outclassed, but its crews continued operating across Europe, North Africa and the Far East under extremely difficult conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h5\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA38406\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol Blenheim Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot \/ Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf VC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.62 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterworth, Penang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-engined light bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25 inches (18.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The topside antenna has been glued back into position, with clear adhesive residue surrounding the area. There is also some paint loss on the side of the rear fuselage, leaving a small white section visible within the side decal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine paint cracking is present on the side of the tail fin beneath the horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine cowling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some wear is present around the circumference of the cowling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pitot that would normally extend out towards the side has snapped off. The separated piece is included for potential repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model remains suitable for display and comes complete. The front landing-gear accessories remain sealed in their original bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with only light wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. 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