AP-35 KMK AP-35 Mabuchi Geared Motor and Battery Case for Free-Flight TK-1 or other Airplanes
Metal Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
It is said that the Mattel Superstar (late 1971) was the first mass produced electric powered free-flight rechargeable airplane. This primitive geared electric drive certainly predates the Superstar but does not use rechargable batteries. The intended aircraft - TK-1 - is likely pictured on the cover. Has a clever method of controling how long the motor stays on - similary to the Ideal wooden flying kits 'gear extension' method of the 30's and 40s. Contains fuse material that is lit when the aircraft is lauched. The fuse burns and releases a rubber band that disconnects the battery power. I assume this kit is from the 1960s but it is not dated. Made from very light-weight plastic and metal. Never used and mint in the box. Two sheets of instructions - Japanese and English.
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