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Posted 7 months ago
Dr_Rambow
(88 items)
AzTom posted a different version of this plane a few months ago and I'm just now getting around to posting mine.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/63559-kansas-toy-cabin-plane?in=1083
This is a charming little plane, I must admit. It's not the most accurate depiction, but there is something about how simple and honest it is that makes it a lot of fun to admire.
This company made a tank which is equally charming. Finding one has proven to be difficult, but if I found this for a few dollars at a flea market, I should have hope!
Model AirplanesThough toy planes might seem like a byproduct of human flight, toys were ac…
Bon chance on the tank. Poste it when you find one.