Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35603
BAe Nimrod MR.Mk 1 Diecast Model
RAE, Bedford, England, 1981 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| BAe Nimrod MR.Mk 1 | | 10.5" | | 9.5" |
The DH airframe 6477 started life as the very last Comet 4C and was subsequently converted to become the first prototype Nimrod. Built at Chester as a Comet 4C in 1962, it was, however, not sold and remained partially completed when it was stored, pending further use. When Hawker Siddeley developed the plans for the Nimrod, it was decided to complete XV148 as the aerodynamic prototype.
Designed to replace the aging maritime patrol Avro Shackleton, this extensive modification of the de Havilland Comet was first flown in May of 1967. The design included numerous improvements over the Comet, including Rolls-Royce Spey turbofans and major fuselage changes such as a bulky fairing to house electronic warfare sensors, an internal weapons bay capable of carrying and dropping torpedoes, mines and bombs and a magnetic anomaly detector boom. The Nimrod is operated by the Royal Air Force, which uses two variants: the MR2 for maritime and reconnaissance, and the R1 for reconnaissance and electronic intelligence gathering. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:144 scale Hawker Siddeley Nimrod is heavy for a 1:144 scale model and features a solid—not hollow—diecast constructed fuselage and wings. Pad-printed observation blisters, windows and doors provide a seamless touch that does not interrupt the lines of the aircraft. The starboard wing pod has a separately applied transparent searchlight for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The series includes the early MR1.Mk1 and the upgraded MR.Mk2, which has an in-flight refueling probe up front, finlets on the horizontal tail surface, EMS pods on the wingtips and a photo-etched metal antenna on the top and bottom of the fuselage.
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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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