Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA30001
Douglas DC-3 Diecast Model
Continental Airlines
Limited Edition
| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas DC-3 | | 5.25" | | 8" |
Continental Airlines Inc. of Denver, Colorado, introduced DC-3s on scheduled services in 1945, retaining them until Continental Air Services was formed in September 1965 and operated a total of 26 of the type during that period. The Corgi model depicts N25673 (construction number 2213), which was never an original Continental DC-3, but was originally delivered to American Airlines in May 1940, then flown by several other U.S. airlines. It was last used by Provincetown Boston Airlines until being withdrawn from use in 1983. After a period of storage, in 1989, it was restored and painted in the colours of Continental Airlines as a reminder of the 'Golden Era' in air travel and currently flies tourists and enthusiasts on pleasure flights throughout the USA.
Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for an enlarged version of the DC-2, the DC-3 was first flown on December 17th, 1935. Capable of carrying 24 passengers at a cruising speed of 180 mph, the DC-3’s speed and long range revolutionized commercial air travel in the 1930s and 40s, when it carried 90 percent of the world’s air travelers. Early DC-3s used Wright R-1820 Cyclone engines, but Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Radials were fitted to later versions; these engines had better single engine performance and allowed the DC-3 to fly at higher altitudes. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:144 scale DC-3/C-47 series includes both military transports and iconic passenger airliners (air stairs included with some releases). These models are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used, a quality shared by most of Corgi’s 1:144 scale aircraft. The pad-printed windows and doors on each models’ fuselage provide a seamless touch that does not interrupt the lines of the aircraft. The tail and wing with integrated engine nacelles are solid diecast metal. Radial engine detail is present inside the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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