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Corgi CS90018 1:120 Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen Zeke IJNAS Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941

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Condition summary

Model condition
Mint (10/10)
Box condition
Very Good (7/10)
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  • The model is in mint condition overall.
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Model condition

  • The model is in mint condition overall.
  • The model comes with a spare collector’s card.

Box condition

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some wear present.
  • Pricing sticker residue is present to the front of the box.

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Description

A compact and collectable 1:120 scale diecast representation of a Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen fighter taking part in the Imperial Japanese Navy attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941. Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90018 recreates one of the most recognisable Japanese naval aircraft of the Second World War.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was launched from six Japanese aircraft carriers and involved fighters, dive bombers and torpedo aircraft operating in two major waves. The Zero fighters were used to provide air cover, attack American aircraft and strafe military installations across Oahu.

The model is finished in the pale grey-green colour associated with early Japanese carrier fighters. Large red Hinomaru national markings are applied across the wings and fuselage, while the dark engine cowling and red tail identification markings provide contrasting detail.

Contemporary catalogue records describe CS90018 as an A6M3 Zero-Sen. However, the Zero fighters involved in the Pearl Harbor operation were A6M2 Model 21 aircraft. The broader Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen identification is therefore used in this listing to avoid presenting the catalogue variant label as definitive.

The Mitsubishi Zero combined exceptionally light construction with long range and outstanding low-speed manoeuvrability. These qualities helped it achieve a formidable reputation during the opening stages of the Pacific War, although the limited protection provided for the pilot and fuel system became increasingly serious weaknesses as Allied tactics and aircraft improved.

This Corgi Showcase model combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, permanent pad-printed markings and realistic surface detailing. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Showcase Collection / Fighter Scramble

Model code: CS90018

Aircraft: Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen / Zeke

Catalogue Variant: A6M3

Historical Pearl Harbor Variant: A6M2 Model 21

Unit: Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service

Campaign / Event: Attack on Pearl Harbor

Theatre / Location: Oahu, Hawaii

Date/Period: 7th December 1941

Operator / Country: Imperial Japanese Navy / Japan

Role: Carrier-based fighter

Scale: 1:120

Release Period: From 2001

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Early-war Japanese naval finish, prominent Hinomaru national markings, dark engine cowling, red tail identification markings, rotating propeller, realistic panel detailing, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card


Model Dimensions

Length: 3" or 7.6 cm

Width (Wingspan): 3.5" or 8.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The model is in mint condition overall.
  • The model comes with a spare collector’s card.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some wear present.
  • Pricing sticker residue is present to the front of the box.

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. 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 compact and collectable 1:120 scale diecast representation of a Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen fighter taking part in the Imperial Japanese Navy attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941. Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90018 recreates one of the most recognisable Japanese naval aircraft of the Second World War.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was launched from six Japanese aircraft carriers and involved fighters, dive bombers and torpedo aircraft operating in two major waves. The Zero fighters were used to provide air cover, attack American aircraft and strafe military installations across Oahu.

The model is finished in the pale grey-green colour associated with early Japanese carrier fighters. Large red Hinomaru national markings are applied across the wings and fuselage, while the dark engine cowling and red tail identification markings provide contrasting detail.

Contemporary catalogue records describe CS90018 as an A6M3 Zero-Sen. However, the Zero fighters involved in the Pearl Harbor operation were A6M2 Model 21 aircraft. The broader Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen identification is therefore used in this listing to avoid presenting the catalogue variant label as definitive.

The Mitsubishi Zero combined exceptionally light construction with long range and outstanding low-speed manoeuvrability. These qualities helped it achieve a formidable reputation during the opening stages of the Pacific War, although the limited protection provided for the pilot and fuel system became increasingly serious weaknesses as Allied tactics and aircraft improved.

This Corgi Showcase model combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, permanent pad-printed markings and realistic surface detailing. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Showcase Collection / Fighter Scramble

Model code: CS90018

Aircraft: Mitsubishi A6M Zero-Sen / Zeke

Catalogue Variant: A6M3

Historical Pearl Harbor Variant: A6M2 Model 21

Unit: Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service

Campaign / Event: Attack on Pearl Harbor

Theatre / Location: Oahu, Hawaii

Date/Period: 7th December 1941

Operator / Country: Imperial Japanese Navy / Japan

Role: Carrier-based fighter

Scale: 1:120

Release Period: From 2001

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Early-war Japanese naval finish, prominent Hinomaru national markings, dark engine cowling, red tail identification markings, rotating propeller, realistic panel detailing, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card


Model Dimensions

Length: 3" or 7.6 cm

Width (Wingspan): 3.5" or 8.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The model is in mint condition overall.
  • The model comes with a spare collector’s card.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some wear present.
  • Pricing sticker residue is present to the front of the box.

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. 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.