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Corgi AA38802 1:72 Dornier Do 215B-5 Luftwaffe II./NJG 2 Lent 1942
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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Description
A spectacular, premium 1:72 scale diecast masterpiece capturing the predatory profile of one of the Luftwaffe's most successful early-war night fighters. This museum-grade replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA38802) beautifully represents the Dornier Do 215B-5. It features a highly striking and historic mottle camouflage pattern.
The Dornier Do 215 initially began life as a redesignated, export-oriented evolution of the Do 17 fast bomber. Retaining the ultra-narrow, distinctive fuselage that earned its predecessor the famous nickname "The Flying Pencil," the Do 215 introduced upgraded inline Daimler-Benz engines to deliver a marked improvement in flight performance. Though originally ordered as conventional bombers by the Swedish Government, an immediate wartime embargo halted delivery. The production run of just 105 aircraft built between 1939 and 1941 was subsequently diverted straight into Luftwaffe service as specialized bombers, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, and radar-equipped night fighters.
Designated as the Do 215B-5 "Kauz III" variant, this aircraft was completely transformed into a dedicated nocturnal hunter. The traditional glazed bomber nose was stripped away in favor of a solid nose housing an early infrared searchlight, a delicate nose-mounted FuG 202 Lichtenstein BC radar antenna array, and devastating forward-firing firepower. This heavy armament layout featured four 7.62mm machine guns mounted in the upper nose section and two 20mm MG FF cannons positioned in the lower nose gondola.
This specific model replicates tactical code "R4+DC," the personal machine of legendary Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent. Lent operated this heavily armed aircraft while serving with Stab II./NJG 2 out of the critical airfield at Leeuwarden, Holland, during the intense aerial battles of the summer of 1942. Lent would go on to become one of the top-scoring night fighter aces of World War II, making this limited edition replica an invaluable asset for serious military history collections.
Highly coveted for its strict worldwide production run of only 2,000 pieces, this 1:72 scale diecast model highlights Corgi's exceptional tooling fidelity. The airframe boasts an almost sculpted, seamless wing-to-fuselage transition paired with realistic panel lines and pad-printed historical placards. Exquisite collector details include a pair of photo-etched dorsal-mounted radio antennas, structural mass balance counter-weights, and realistically rendered trim tabs on the simulated fabric-stretched dual elevators. Complete with a heavy-duty, all-metal presentation flight stand, this rare release commands immediate attention on display.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA38802
Aircraft: Dornier Do 215B-5 (Kauz III Night Fighter Variant)
Serial / Tactical Markings: R4+DC
Pilot: Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent (Night Fighter Ace)
Unit: Luftwaffe Stab II./NJG 2
Operating Base: Leeuwarden, Holland
Date/Period: Summer 1942 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 2,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Photo-Etched Components
Special Features: Low worldwide production limit, authentic Luftwaffe mottle night fighter livery, delicate nose-mounted FuG 202 Lichtenstein radar antenna array, molded upper nose machine guns and lower 20mm cannon pods, photo-etched dorsal antennas, fabric-effect twin elevators with fine mass balance weights, original presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9.75" or 24.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Tiny area of uneven paint present on the topside of the wing.
- Small spot of paint loss present to the mid-section of the tail.
- Tiny mark present on the underside of the wing, between the engine and fuselage.
- Small raised area of paint present on the engine.
- Comes complete.
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.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
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Corgi AA38802 1:72 Dornier Do 215B-5 Luftwaffe II./NJG 2 Lent 1942
Sale price£155.00 GBP
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Description
A spectacular, premium 1:72 scale diecast masterpiece capturing the predatory profile of one of the Luftwaffe's most successful early-war night fighters. This museum-grade replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA38802) beautifully represents the Dornier Do 215B-5. It features a highly striking and historic mottle camouflage pattern.
The Dornier Do 215 initially began life as a redesignated, export-oriented evolution of the Do 17 fast bomber. Retaining the ultra-narrow, distinctive fuselage that earned its predecessor the famous nickname "The Flying Pencil," the Do 215 introduced upgraded inline Daimler-Benz engines to deliver a marked improvement in flight performance. Though originally ordered as conventional bombers by the Swedish Government, an immediate wartime embargo halted delivery. The production run of just 105 aircraft built between 1939 and 1941 was subsequently diverted straight into Luftwaffe service as specialized bombers, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, and radar-equipped night fighters.
Designated as the Do 215B-5 "Kauz III" variant, this aircraft was completely transformed into a dedicated nocturnal hunter. The traditional glazed bomber nose was stripped away in favor of a solid nose housing an early infrared searchlight, a delicate nose-mounted FuG 202 Lichtenstein BC radar antenna array, and devastating forward-firing firepower. This heavy armament layout featured four 7.62mm machine guns mounted in the upper nose section and two 20mm MG FF cannons positioned in the lower nose gondola.
This specific model replicates tactical code "R4+DC," the personal machine of legendary Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent. Lent operated this heavily armed aircraft while serving with Stab II./NJG 2 out of the critical airfield at Leeuwarden, Holland, during the intense aerial battles of the summer of 1942. Lent would go on to become one of the top-scoring night fighter aces of World War II, making this limited edition replica an invaluable asset for serious military history collections.
Highly coveted for its strict worldwide production run of only 2,000 pieces, this 1:72 scale diecast model highlights Corgi's exceptional tooling fidelity. The airframe boasts an almost sculpted, seamless wing-to-fuselage transition paired with realistic panel lines and pad-printed historical placards. Exquisite collector details include a pair of photo-etched dorsal-mounted radio antennas, structural mass balance counter-weights, and realistically rendered trim tabs on the simulated fabric-stretched dual elevators. Complete with a heavy-duty, all-metal presentation flight stand, this rare release commands immediate attention on display.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA38802
Aircraft: Dornier Do 215B-5 (Kauz III Night Fighter Variant)
Serial / Tactical Markings: R4+DC
Pilot: Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent (Night Fighter Ace)
Unit: Luftwaffe Stab II./NJG 2
Operating Base: Leeuwarden, Holland
Date/Period: Summer 1942 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 2,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Photo-Etched Components
Special Features: Low worldwide production limit, authentic Luftwaffe mottle night fighter livery, delicate nose-mounted FuG 202 Lichtenstein radar antenna array, molded upper nose machine guns and lower 20mm cannon pods, photo-etched dorsal antennas, fabric-effect twin elevators with fine mass balance weights, original presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.75" or 22.2 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9.75" or 24.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Tiny area of uneven paint present on the topside of the wing.
- Small spot of paint loss present to the mid-section of the tail.
- Tiny mark present on the underside of the wing, between the engine and fuselage.
- Small raised area of paint present on the engine.
- Comes complete.
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.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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