Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37803
Albatros D.V Diecast Model
Luftstreitkrafte Jasta 37, Ernst Udet, Early 1918 | Limited Edition
2001
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Albatros D.V | | 6" | | 7.5" |
Ernst Udet, with 62 victories was Germany's second-highest scoring air Ace of World War I and was the highest scoring Ace to survive the war. His commander the infamous Manfred von Richthofen was the only German pilot to beat his tally. Fascinated by aviation from an early age Udet paid for private flying lessons to enable him to be accepted into the German Army Air Service. He joined in April 1915 and, in 1916 he transferred to fighter command and became a skilled and aggressive fighter pilot. He moved quickly through the ranks to become commander of Jasta 37 and a triple Ace by November 1917. His success attracted great attention and he was invited to join the elite 'Flying Circus' commanded by the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen and later Herrmann Goering. Richthofen gave Udet his own Jasta to command and his reputation continued to grow until the end of the war by which time he had become a national hero.
Designed by Robert Thelen then refined and lightened, the Albatros D.V was the preeminent fighter during the period of German aerial dominance- first flown in 1917. Fundamental version improvements in wing design such as mounting the radiator in the center of the upper wing section, improved pilot visibility- critical in dog fighting tactics. The Albatros could now attain altitudes of over 3,000 feet in only five minutes and with improved stability and firepower and the Albatros system continued to dominate the skies. The Allies responded to the success of the Albatros series with new fighters including the SPAD VII, Sopwith Camel, S.E.5a, Bristol F2B, and others. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:48 scale Albatros D.V series captures the unmistakable lines of the real aircraft with simulated stretched fabric covering and brilliant early cammo patterns. Fine gauge wire is used to represent the structurally significant bracing wires found on the actual aircraft. The water-cooled Mercedes engine is wonderfully replicated, with six cylinder heads, engine exhaust stacks and a liquid cooling system leading to the radiator on the top wing. A detailed pilot figure sits behind the twin LGM 08/15 machine guns. The model rests on rolling rubber tires that accurately simulate the gray color that vulcanized natural rubber takes on after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane 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 library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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