Hobby Master Boeing F4B-4/P-12E, Prototype Lt. Robert Short 1:48 HA7904 READ DES

Description: Up for bids is a Hobby Master- Boeing F4B-4/P-12E, Prototype Lt. Robert Short, 1:48 Scale HA7904 PLEASE READ CONDITION DESCRIPTION BELOWplane is missing one of the tail supports General Background In the early 1930s Boeing developed a series of biplanes designated the F4B for the US Navy and US Marine Corps but was a P-12 for the US Army Air Corps. The aircraft were first accepted in 1929 and served as the primary fighter. The P-12 was built in 6 successful variants while the F4B had 4. The P-12 was replaced by the Boeing P-26 in 1934-35 but the F4B carried on with operational duties until the Grumman F2F/F3F series completely replaced them in 1938.The Aircraft Boeing built one Model 218 to test design features for the F4B-3 and P-12E aircraft. During testing it was designated an XP-925 registered as X66W c/n 1260. The US Army and Navy did testing of the aircraft using the registration NC66W. Robert Short was the pilot hired to help sell the X66W to China. In February 1932 while flying X66W Short engaged a Japanese flight of 3 bombers and 3 fighters. Short managed to down 1 bomber before being mortally wounded and the loss of the only Model 218. MEASUREMENTS: Plane measures 5.75" x 8" Luckily the piece that is missing is small - it can still be displayedwith pride. Most people won't notice it's missing, even when it'son it's stand. If it really bothered you you may be able tocontact Hobby Master to see if they would send you a replacementpiece. Check out the video to see the propeller in action! CONDITION: Plane is in excellent like new condition with the exception of 1 thing - it is missing one of the tail supports. Unfortunately i don't have the piece. Not sure how it happened as the plane looks brand new. The box has some shelf wear and is missing the inner plastic piece that holds the pieces. It does have it's pilot and stand - comes with what is in the photos, photos are of the actual item you will receive - See Photos PLEASE NOTE: Any white spots, circles or streaks that may appear in photos are simply reflections from my light and not on the actual item - if you are unsure and need clarification please message me Pictures are of the actual item you will receive, i do not use stock photos Please look at all the photos as they are part of the description - i try my best to be as detailed as possible in regards to condition but please view the photos and judge for yourself Feel free to message me any questions you may have about an item or if you would like additional photos - please do so BEFORE bidding or buying an item. Thank You :) Be sure to check out my other auctions for more CDs, DVDs, Movie Memorabilia, Collectibles and More!

Price: 64.99 USD

Location: Monroe, New York

End Time: 2024-10-04T02:54:49.000Z

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