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Corgi US35213 1:72 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk USAAF 49th FG Texas Longhorn

Sale price$71.00 USD
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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Description

The hard-fighting Pacific mount of a multi-theatre ace. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (US35213) replicates the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk "Texas Longhorn," flown by Lieutenant John Landers of the 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, based out of Port Moresby, New Guinea, in December 1942. Nicknamed "Whispering John," Landers originally cut his combat teeth during the epic defense of Darwin, Australia. He officially achieved ace status in this very aircraft on December 26, 1942, when he shot down two Japanese Ki-43 "Oscar" fighters before being forced to bail out when his own plane was critically damaged. Landers would survive to transfer to the European Theatre, eventually finishing the war as a prominent fighter group commander with 14.5 confirmed aerial victories.

Ideal for curators of Pacific Theatre air campaigns and WWII fighter history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Fifth Air Force's early struggle against Japanese expansion. The model is engineered for exceptional scale accuracy, featuring authentic olive drab and earth brown camouflage, a highly detailed cockpit interior, and the iconic "Texas Longhorn" steer nose art artwork. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary pilot histories, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 49th Fighter Group legacy.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: US35213

Aircraft: Curtiss P-40E Warhawk

Name: "Texas Longhorn"

Pilot: Lt. John Landers (Ace - 14.5 Victories)

Unit: 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron

Location: Port Moresby, New Guinea (Fifth Air Force)

Date/Period: December 1942

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,220 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Authentic "Texas Longhorn" nose art, detailed landing gear subassemblies, accurate Allison-engined E-variant tooling


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Some light paint bubbling to the topside of the wings.
  • Edition number 1.

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 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

The hard-fighting Pacific mount of a multi-theatre ace. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (US35213) replicates the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk "Texas Longhorn," flown by Lieutenant John Landers of the 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, based out of Port Moresby, New Guinea, in December 1942. Nicknamed "Whispering John," Landers originally cut his combat teeth during the epic defense of Darwin, Australia. He officially achieved ace status in this very aircraft on December 26, 1942, when he shot down two Japanese Ki-43 "Oscar" fighters before being forced to bail out when his own plane was critically damaged. Landers would survive to transfer to the European Theatre, eventually finishing the war as a prominent fighter group commander with 14.5 confirmed aerial victories.

Ideal for curators of Pacific Theatre air campaigns and WWII fighter history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Fifth Air Force's early struggle against Japanese expansion. The model is engineered for exceptional scale accuracy, featuring authentic olive drab and earth brown camouflage, a highly detailed cockpit interior, and the iconic "Texas Longhorn" steer nose art artwork. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary pilot histories, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 49th Fighter Group legacy.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: US35213

Aircraft: Curtiss P-40E Warhawk

Name: "Texas Longhorn"

Pilot: Lt. John Landers (Ace - 14.5 Victories)

Unit: 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron

Location: Port Moresby, New Guinea (Fifth Air Force)

Date/Period: December 1942

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,220 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Authentic "Texas Longhorn" nose art, detailed landing gear subassemblies, accurate Allison-engined E-variant tooling


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Some light paint bubbling to the topside of the wings.
  • Edition number 1.

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 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.