Revell 1/52 F9F-8 Cougar Pre 'S' Kit Issue - (F9F8), H212-79

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Revell 1/52 F9F-8 Cougar Pre 'S' Kit Issue - (F9F8), H212-79 plastic model kit

1/52 H212-79 Revell F9F-8 Cougar Pre 'S' Kit Issue - (F9F8)

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc+

1954 Pre-S issue that features the fantastic box art that made these kits so famous and collectible. The box is in 'Excellent+' condition with factory-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no repairs, no tape marks other than the factory sealing tape, no fading, no rips, tears, stains or missing litho. The flaws are a price tag still on the left side panel and very light general shelf wear as shown. All parts molded in gloss dark blue and clear, and it includes the famous Revell clear "Swivel Base Revelving Stand." Never started. Inside, the kit is like it left the factory. The small parts are still factory sealed in the small clear bag, while the ones that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. The decals and instructions are both in 'excellent' condition with the typical age yellowing as the main flaw. This kit has an interesting history. The first issue was in a simple and very thin one-piece box. Revell quickly learned that it was too fragile and converted to the two-piece box as it was much more durable. Furthermore, a much more attractive and attention-getting full-color lithographed 'slick' could be used. In addition to the box change for the second issue, Revell added rivet and very fine raised panel line detail as well as landing gear and the famous clear Revell 'Globe' stand. The second issue had the single-piece clear stand arm and instructions showing it. This arm proved to be very weak and prone to break at the worst point - when young Johnny was done and ready to proudly display his work. For the third issue (this kit), Revell changed to the much more durable two piece stand arm with instructions reflecting that, but everything else remained the same.

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