Ideal Aeroplane & Supply CV-7 USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier - 18.5 Inch Long Wooden Ship Model
Vaccuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
Very rare kit from 1941 that measures 18.5 inches long when assembled. This is a deluxe kit that that time which includes a very unusual detailed hanger deck assembly. Issued shortly before the war, the model was not reissued after the war since the Wasp was lost off Guadalcanal by what is likely the most damaging submarine torpedo salvo in history. Includes completely pre-molded and shaped wood-material hull in superb, solid, straight and damage-free condition, 5 sheets of very neatly done printwood (3 on balsa and 2 on quality cardstock for the thinner parts), hardwood stock in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and a fittings packet. Features excellent plans with 5 full size drawings, exploded assembly view, detail drawings of the substructure, weapons, boats and fittings, a detailed view of the hanger deck, flight deck with pre-war markings and even rigging information, full painting guide, parts list and even text assembly instructions. Never started. NOTE: All the wood parts are complete but it is missing three (of four) paper-fibre propellers. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and plans present.
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