Scientific 1/16 1910 Maxwell Two Seat Roadster, 173-1295

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Scientific 1/16 1910 Maxwell Two Seat Roadster, 173-1295 plastic model kit

1/16 173-1295 Scientific 1910 Maxwell Two Seat Roadster

Wood and Metal Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good

From 1969. One of the finest wood and metal car kits ever produced. The car measures 7 inches long when assembled. The kit is very highly detailed. Features complete engine, exhaust, suspension and drive line - the kit builds up a rolling chassis just like the actual automobile. There are many cast metal parts- springs, horn, brake lever, steering wheel, flywheel, cowl lamps, steering knuckles, wheels, radiator, radiator screen, louvered hood, fenders and more. The engine itself is 17 parts. The tires are real rubber. The wood parts are either pre-shaped or on printwood with some stock metal and wood materials. Includes clear windows, pre-cut convertible top material, two large sheets of full size plans, a sheet of photo taken of the completed model, detailed instructions, a hardwood display stand and more. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing one small spark plug cover and two clear headlight lenses. I have included thick, clear plastic for making the lenses. The other spark plug cover is present to use as a pattern. The parts that were internal factory sealed are still sealed, and all other parts have been inventoried present including instructions and plans. Scientific may have planned an extensive line of these uniquely detailed kits - however, this was the only one ever issued. The very steep price of 12.95 in 1969 was probably more than enough to ensure a short production run and termination of the idea. Scientific Model Airplane Company was founded by John D. Frisoli of Newark, N.J. He started the business in a 12 foot square store in the 1940s. By 1952 John had sales of plane, boat & race car kits and accessories totaling about $200,000 annually.

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