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Corgi PR99402 1:72 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Minsi III David McCampbell USS Essex 1944

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Description

Corgi PR99402 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, finished as BuNo 70143 “Minsi III”, Commander David McCampbell, USS Essex, October 1944.

David McCampbell commanded Air Group 15 aboard USS Essex and became the US Navy’s leading fighter ace. On 24 October 1944 he and his wingman attacked a large Japanese formation, with McCampbell credited with nine victories in a single mission.

The Hellcat was designed as a powerful carrier fighter around the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine. Rugged, well armed and forgiving to fly, it became one of the decisive US Navy fighters of the Pacific War.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Predators of the Skies

Model Code: PR99402

Scale: 1:72

Aircraft / Variant: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

Aircraft Identity / Serial: BuNo 70143 “Minsi III”

Pilot / Crew: Commander David McCampbell

Squadron / Unit: US Navy Air Group 15

Theatre / Base: USS Essex, Pacific Theatre

Date / Period: October 1944

Aircraft Role: Carrier-based fighter

Operator / Country: United States Navy / United States

Material: Diecast metal with detailed component parts


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Wingspan: 7.25" or 18.4 cm


Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • A small line of paint loss is present along a panel line on the topside of one wing, together with minor paint bubbling across the wings.
  • The model comes complete. Additional accessories are stored beneath the tray, including the forward landing gear and the separate cockpit antenna supplied for use with the alternative cockpit options.

Box Condition - Mint (10/10)


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

Any imperfections will be 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

Corgi PR99402 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, finished as BuNo 70143 “Minsi III”, Commander David McCampbell, USS Essex, October 1944.

David McCampbell commanded Air Group 15 aboard USS Essex and became the US Navy’s leading fighter ace. On 24 October 1944 he and his wingman attacked a large Japanese formation, with McCampbell credited with nine victories in a single mission.

The Hellcat was designed as a powerful carrier fighter around the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine. Rugged, well armed and forgiving to fly, it became one of the decisive US Navy fighters of the Pacific War.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Predators of the Skies

Model Code: PR99402

Scale: 1:72

Aircraft / Variant: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

Aircraft Identity / Serial: BuNo 70143 “Minsi III”

Pilot / Crew: Commander David McCampbell

Squadron / Unit: US Navy Air Group 15

Theatre / Base: USS Essex, Pacific Theatre

Date / Period: October 1944

Aircraft Role: Carrier-based fighter

Operator / Country: United States Navy / United States

Material: Diecast metal with detailed component parts


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Wingspan: 7.25" or 18.4 cm


Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • A small line of paint loss is present along a panel line on the topside of one wing, together with minor paint bubbling across the wings.
  • The model comes complete. Additional accessories are stored beneath the tray, including the forward landing gear and the separate cockpit antenna supplied for use with the alternative cockpit options.

Box Condition - Mint (10/10)


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

Any imperfections will be 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.