1/59 H202-59 Revell Chance Vought Cutlass F7U
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM+++
Very early release from 1953 in the one-piece box. Revell soon learned that this box was inadequate for plastic models, so it is remarkable that this box is almost perfect. Flawless color and shape with no repairs. Very light edge wear is the only flaw. This early kit has no landing gear or rivet detail, as is correct for the first issues. The decals are the correct early version from "The Colortone Co." and the instructions are printed on the back of the box. These kits normally came with a two piece stand (as shown in the instructions) molded in the same color as the aircraft. This kit does not! It comes with a clear 'globe' base with the rare first edition one-piece arm (instead of the common 3 piece version). But most interesting is the two-piece clear ball socket. I have never seen a Revell kit issued with a two-piece ball socket, let alone a clear one. It is obviously a factory piece and fits perfectly into the fuselage and stand arm. My assumption was that it was a very early prototype 'Globe' stand, as it did not see production in Pre-S or S kits without significant modification. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
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