Comet 1/72 Grumman F4F-4 Official Identification Kit - 'Build For Victory', 1A-2

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Comet 1/72 Grumman F4F-4 Official Identification Kit - 'Build For Victory', 1A-2 plastic model kit

1/72 1A-2 Comet Grumman F4F-4 Official Identification Kit - 'Build For Victory'

Wood Model Kit,   Box Condition: VG+

From about 1941/42 and rare in this condition. This model is 'Identical to the one used in the Model Building Program of the US Office of Education sponsored by the US Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics' which was a program launched in 1941. During WWII the higher speed of aircraft made the traditional WW1 'recognition cards' nearly useless and 3D models were needed. The US Armed Forces looked to the general population to produce recognition models. While not fully successful due to irregular quality and supply, it quickly paved the way for injection molded recognition models. This kit features wood block and sheets, CASCO cement paper envelope, two sheets of sandpaper, an excellent very thick paper template, outline and gauge sheet as well as fold-out full size plans with aircraft history and detailed carving and building instructions. Never started and complete.

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