1/61 3722 ITC Stinson Model T Tri-Motor - Eastern Air Service
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
Rare. This famous early 1930s transport saw widespread use and was the primary competition of the Ford Tri-Motor. The aircraft was the brainchild of E.L. Cord, the owner of the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg automobile company and the money behind the aircraft. Cord also owned Lycoming, who manufactured the engines that ended up on the final product. Another of Cord's companies was Century Airlines, which naturally used the aircraft. Century later became part of American Airlines. The Model T was used by many other airlines including Eastern, Delta, Braniff, TWA, United and American when they rolled up Century. The Stinson Tri-Motor carried 10 passengers, baggage and of course the mail, which was critical to early airline revenue. The aircraft proved successful and economical to operate. The model features mainly recessed panel lines & some fine raised detail, clear cabin and cockpit windows, pilots & cabin passengers, good, basic engine detail and more. Includes a blue-tinted clear display stand, painting guide and Eastern Air Service decals. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Please note the litho pulls on the lower right of the box top; someone must have pulled a sticker off at some point to cause this damage. That is why the box is only rated as 'good++.'
$165.00