{"product_id":"corgi-aa38805-1-72-dornier-do17z-1-3u-fu-zg26-horst-wessel-libya-1941-42-wwii","title":"Corgi AA38805 1:72 Dornier Do17Z-1 3U+FU ZG26 Horst Wessel Libya 1941-42 WWII","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking 1:72 scale diecast model of Dornier Do17Z-1 3U+FU assigned to 10.\/ZG 26 \"Horst Wessel\" in Libya during the Western Desert campaign of 1941-42.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuftwaffe units in North Africa operated from demanding desert airfields while supporting Axis forces across Libya and Egypt. The represented aircraft is associated with ZG 26's North African deployment and was later recorded after being found at Castel Benito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its slim fuselage, glazed nose and twin-fin tail, the Do17 earned the nickname \"Flying Pencil\" and became one of Germany's most recognisable early-war bombers. This Aviation Archive release captures the distinctive desert-theatre markings in collector scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA38805\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dornier Do17Z-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3U+FU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.\/ZG 26 \"Horst Wessel\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libya, Western Desert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1941-42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality subcomponents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic desert-theatre markings, detailed glazed nose and twin-fin airframe, interchangeable landing gear and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75 in (22.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75 in (24.8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll defects are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A couple of small marks are present on the topside. One mark has a hair-like appearance along the leading edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small area of paint wear is present between a panel joint, together with a light green line mark on the plastic horizontal stabiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCockpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fogging is present and creeps inward from the sides of the glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pin is missing from the undercarriage-closed accessory, although it still slots into position correctly. The accessories appear unused and their packet was opened only to verify the contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light shelf wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plastic inner tray lid has yellowed slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model will be securely packaged for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58262042509694,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8447.jpg?v=1792433546","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa38805-1-72-dornier-do17z-1-3u-fu-zg26-horst-wessel-libya-1941-42-wwii","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}