US34011-C
Consignment
This is a Consignment sale piece we are offering. It comes in its original box and is in like-new condition.
WWII Flight Line Collection by Corgi
US34011 Consolidated B-24J Liberator, USAAF 43rd BG, 64th BS, #44-40429 "Michigan", Clark Field, Philippines, 1945, w/Nose Art Panel
1:72 Scale - Measures 11.25" long x 18.25" wing span
Limited Edition #1122 of 2000
The nose art on this model was done by the same artist who did "Dragon and His Tail". The art refers to The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is the U.S. product development manager's alma mater, "M Go Blue!".
During WW2, young airmen separated from home, family, loved ones and a familiar way of life often sought ways of escaping the harsh reality of war by personalizing their aircraft with what has become known as nose art. Humour, slogans, nicknames, cartoons, girls; all were used to bring a touch of light relief to their deadly day-to-day existence. The Corgi Nose Art range aims to capture some of the superb works of art that adorned aircraft on all sides of the conflict. Each model includes a diecast body panel featuring the art in colorful, large-scale detail.
Corgi's 1:72 scale B-24 series includes the early war B-24D and late war B-24H and B-24J variants, with the notable addition of a nose gun turret and retractable ball turret. Corgi's WWII heavy bombers are some of the most sought after diecast models available in 1:72 scale. The large size and spot on recreation of the Liberator's distinctive shape has lead to this mold's popularity, along with such subtle details as simulated fabric control surfaces. The mold incorporates a large number of diecast components and includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand is included to support this massive aircraft for in-flight display.