{"product_id":"franklin-mint-armour-b11b299-1-48-messerschmitt-me-262a-red-13-heinz-bar","title":"Franklin Mint Armour B11B299 1:48 Messerschmitt Me 262A Red 13 Heinz Bär","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate mount of a legendary Luftwaffe jet ace.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:48 scale diecast model by Franklin Mint Armour (B11B299) represents the Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a \"Red 13,\" flown by legendary Ace Major Heinz \"Pritzl\" Bär while commanding III.\/EJG 2 in the final weeks of World War II. Achieving an astonishing 221 total aerial victories—including 16 while piloting the revolutionary Me 262 jet fighter—Bär remains one of the most prolific aces in aviation history. Finished in a meticulous multi-tone late-war defensive camouflage pattern with red fuselage accents and \"Red 13\" tactical markings, this premium model captures the aggressive, swept-wing profile of the world's first operational jet interceptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of WWII aviation history and elite fighter aces, this Franklin Mint release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the dawn of jet warfare. The model is engineered for heavy scale accuracy, featuring crisp panel detailing, a clear canopy revealing cockpit instrumentation, fixed landing gear, and detailed under-nose cannon ports. This solid, substantial diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary pilot lineage, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Me 262 legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franklin Mint (Armour Collection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e B11B299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a Schwalbe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major Heinz \"Pritzl\" Bär (221 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e III.\/EJG 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" or 22.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Fair (5\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model has been graded as good due to the following condition issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front landing gear cover is snapped at the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear landing gear covers in the centre have been reglued and are fragile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a very small area of paint loss just behind the cockpit canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a repair to the strut on the front landing gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a thin scratch line to the topside of the left wing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in very good condition for its age. The plastic display film has detached on either side but remains structurally fine. Some wear is present to the cardboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57440224903550,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_1376.jpg?v=1779215772","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/franklin-mint-armour-b11b299-1-48-messerschmitt-me-262a-red-13-heinz-bar","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}