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Corgi AA38801 1:72 Dornier Do 17Z Luftwaffe I./KG 76 Beauvais-Tille 1940

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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited edition 2500 worldwide
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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale medium bomber replica tracking a primary mainstay of daylight WWII operations. This diecast model by Corgi (AA38801) replicates the Dornier Do 17Z variant operating under the Luftwaffe unit I./KG 76 based at Beauvais-Tille in Northern France. Originally built as a prototype in 1934 to fulfill a Lufthansa requirement for a 6-passenger high-speed mailplane, the design was rejected partly due to its slim fuselage, which later earned it the famous nickname "The Flying Pencil". Recognizing its military potential, developers modified the specifications into a light medium bomber and long-range reconnaissance asset, refining its features following combat experience gained during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. By the 1940 Battle of Britain, the definitive Do 17Z variant saw extensive service, utilizing its low-altitude maneuverability, speed, and forward-set cockpit to conduct surprise bombing attacks and outrun defending fighters. This specific model replicates a 1. Staffel aircraft deployed on daylight bombing raids over the British Isles in September 1940, featuring temporary white bar identification markings.

Featured in Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this 1:72 scale model delivers an almost sculpted look, defined by a seamless structural join between the high-set wings and the slim airframe. The forward section features a fully glazed nose and a large birdcage canopy that offers a completely clear view of each interior crew figure. At the rear, the twin tail configuration highlights fine details including a pair of photo-etched dorsal-mounted antennas alongside clearly visible elevator trim tabs and mass balance counter-weights mounted to the simulated fabric-stretched elevators. This limited-edition release serves as an exceptional historical centerpiece for sophisticated military collections.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA38801

Aircraft: Dornier Do 17Z ("The Flying Pencil")

Identity Markings: Temporary White Bars (1. Staffel Identification)

Unit: Luftwaffe I./KG 76 (I. Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 76)

Campaign: Battle of Britain Daylight Bombing Offensive

Location: Beauvais-Tille, Northern France

Date/Period: September 1940

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 2,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Fully glazed nose cone, twin tail configuration, seamless wing-to-body join, photo-etched dorsal antennas, simulated fabric-stretched elevators with mass balance details, birdcage canopy with clear crew figures


Model Dimensions

Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Width: 9.75" or 24.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Near mint condition overall.
  • Two small areas of paint loss present on the underside of the fuselage.
  • A darker shade of blue is visible on the corner of the underside nose.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Box is in mint condition.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale medium bomber replica tracking a primary mainstay of daylight WWII operations. This diecast model by Corgi (AA38801) replicates the Dornier Do 17Z variant operating under the Luftwaffe unit I./KG 76 based at Beauvais-Tille in Northern France. Originally built as a prototype in 1934 to fulfill a Lufthansa requirement for a 6-passenger high-speed mailplane, the design was rejected partly due to its slim fuselage, which later earned it the famous nickname "The Flying Pencil". Recognizing its military potential, developers modified the specifications into a light medium bomber and long-range reconnaissance asset, refining its features following combat experience gained during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. By the 1940 Battle of Britain, the definitive Do 17Z variant saw extensive service, utilizing its low-altitude maneuverability, speed, and forward-set cockpit to conduct surprise bombing attacks and outrun defending fighters. This specific model replicates a 1. Staffel aircraft deployed on daylight bombing raids over the British Isles in September 1940, featuring temporary white bar identification markings.

Featured in Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this 1:72 scale model delivers an almost sculpted look, defined by a seamless structural join between the high-set wings and the slim airframe. The forward section features a fully glazed nose and a large birdcage canopy that offers a completely clear view of each interior crew figure. At the rear, the twin tail configuration highlights fine details including a pair of photo-etched dorsal-mounted antennas alongside clearly visible elevator trim tabs and mass balance counter-weights mounted to the simulated fabric-stretched elevators. This limited-edition release serves as an exceptional historical centerpiece for sophisticated military collections.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA38801

Aircraft: Dornier Do 17Z ("The Flying Pencil")

Identity Markings: Temporary White Bars (1. Staffel Identification)

Unit: Luftwaffe I./KG 76 (I. Gruppe/Kampfgeschwader 76)

Campaign: Battle of Britain Daylight Bombing Offensive

Location: Beauvais-Tille, Northern France

Date/Period: September 1940

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 2,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Fully glazed nose cone, twin tail configuration, seamless wing-to-body join, photo-etched dorsal antennas, simulated fabric-stretched elevators with mass balance details, birdcage canopy with clear crew figures


Model Dimensions

Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Width: 9.75" or 24.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Near mint condition overall.
  • Two small areas of paint loss present on the underside of the fuselage.
  • A darker shade of blue is visible on the corner of the underside nose.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Box is in mint condition.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.