{"product_id":"corgi-pr99402-1-72-grumman-f6f-5-hellcat-minsi-iii-buno-70143-uss-essex-1943","title":"Corgi PR99402 1:72 Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Minsi III David McCampbell USS Essex 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hellcat was designed as a powerful carrier fighter around the Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 engine. Rugged, well armed and forgiving to fly, it became one of the decisive US Navy fighters of the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predators of the Skies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e PR99402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e BuNo 70143 “Minsi III”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot \/ Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commander David McCampbell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Navy Air Group 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Essex, Pacific Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier-based fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Navy \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57991098958206,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-pr99402-172-grumman-f6f-5-hellcat-minsi-iii-david-mccampbell-uss-essex-1944-4786688.jpg?v=1789413040","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-pr99402-1-72-grumman-f6f-5-hellcat-minsi-iii-buno-70143-uss-essex-1943","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}