1/200 651 Renwal SSB(N)-598 George Washington Polaris-Launching Nuclear Submarine
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
Rare in 100% complete and never started condition. This classic 24" long Cold War SSBN kit is from about 1960. Features a complete and detailed interior almost identical to the dramatic box art and the starboard hull half opens downward to display it. Features rotating propeller, working diving planes, rudders, periscopes, snorkels, actual 'launching' Polaris missile from a spring-loaded tube, two Polaris A-1 missiles, crew members and much more. Includes a display stand which conceals the hinge for the starboard hull half. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present and includes decals and instructions. There is bug damage to the decal backing paper only; the actual transfers have no damage. The box is only in 'good-' (not collectible) condition. It has fine color but significant general wear, especially on the corners and edges. There are two large litho tape pulls on both long sides and a closed split corner at the lower left side.
$175.00