1/300 M1 Modelettes US Navy Submarine
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
Very rare. This is a solid wood model kit from the late 1930s and most likely represents an "M" style prewar sub. It features a full hull cut to profile, factory-cut wooden deck, superstructure block and stock for other parts. Includes top and side elevation plan views, hull sections for templates, 3/4 assembled view, exploded view and rigging diagram as well as a painting guide. The submarine measures 7.5 inches long when assembled. Never started and complete. Modelettes was located at 1001 North Pacific Ave, Glendale 2 California. Another address is given on the box as Box 429 Glendale, CA. Other kits produced include M2 PT Boat, M3 Navy Type K Blimp and M4 Midget racer. These kits are so rare that there is only one other documented exchange of on (the blimp) on the internet.
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