Corgi
Line – Aviation Archive
Series – Battle of Britain Commemorative 60 Years
49204 – Messershmitt Bf-109 E-4 (Bf109E) “Emil”
Desert Camouflage JG 27 - Hans Joachim Marseille
Limited Edition – 4,600 psc
Scale - 1/72 Size wingspan 136 mm /5.4”
Released October 2000.
Condition – Old stock, new in absolutely mint box.
Retails – up to $115.00
Only a handful left in my inventory!
Bonus with purchase of this plane you will receive a free model of 1/72 scale fighter or 1/144 bomber model (S&H applies) please inquire for list of available models.
This is a very rare and really nice model or early Corgi editions Me-109
I was cleaning my warehouse and found several boxes with Corgi plane models issued in 1999-2001, most of which by now are really difficult to find and retails at premium price.
“Bf-109E-4/Troop fighter of 1 Gruppe of Jagdeschwader 27, operated in Libya, summer 1941. The unit was famed and at one time named for Lt Hans Joachim Marseille, who scored 158 victories including 151 against the RAF in North Africa before suffering engine failure and striking the tailplane on bailing out in September 1942. Marseille flew “yellow 14” while this is “white 8”. The emblem of JG27 is on the nose and the white belly band was displayed by most Luftwaffe aircraft in North Africa” Source Corgi 2000 Part II catalog.
Corgi Line - “Aviation Archive” (not all features present on all models)
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a vast selection of diecast model airplanes in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales and has become the standard by which all other ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival material. Subject aircraft in the Aviation Archive appeal to all aviation enthusiasts and every diecast model airplane includes such features as:
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).
