1944 Wards Christmas Catalog

COMET MoDEL

AlRPLA.NE

BuILOING IC!Ts.

3) Builders can

easily construct authentic models of actual Army and Navy

Planes ... extremely accurate in detail. "Speed-0-Matic"

method of construction simplifies work. Formers are already

cut out-ready to use ... so are turned wooden wheels and

cowlings. Tissue for covering and insignia in authentic col–

ors. Correct alignment and dihedral-often so hard

qet–

are assured by new method ol mounting wings. All parts are

pliable

Balsa Wood,

except heavy

cardboard

formers. Kits

contain step-by-step instructions with 3-view drawings, history

of plane and interesting aviation tacts. Models fly when pow–

ered by rubber band (not included). These are models of

planes our men are llylnQ, and any returning flyer would en–

joy having a repli= of "his plane" for his den or mantel.

GRUMMAN HELLCAT. F6F. Build a realistic reproduction ol

one of the fastest Navy fighters. 24-in. wing span. Com–

plete instructions, cement, and all materials Included.

48 T 3827-Shlpping weight 12 oz.... ........ ......... .. 85c

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REPUBLIC THUNDERBOLT. P-47. Build an accurate model of

this pawerful single-seqt fighter. 24-in. wing span. Com–

plete instructions, cement, and all IJlaterials included.

48 T 3828-Shipping weight 12 oz....................... 85c

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GRUMMAN WILDCAT. F4F. Build a large, accurate model–

full 32-in. wing span-of one of the most popular Navy

fighters. Instructions, cement, and all materials included.

48 T 3826-Shlppinq weight 1 lb.. ............ ........ $1.27

JoE OTT AIRPLANE BUILDING KITS. (4 to 8) Even beginners can build

scale

models of famous

planes. A fine value-models are larger than usual In each price range. All the hard

work is done . .. only the most Interesting part Is left to do. Hard-to-make body and wing

formers are already printed and die-cut ... nose, tail

parts

and landing gear, too, are

outlined and ready-cut. No dilflcult and tedious cutting out of fine.

parts'

ls necessary.

Propellers are furnished in exact size and sh'ape with Instructions for forming to In–

sure proper pitch. Full s=le plans and easy-to-follow directions with each kit. Colored

paper coverinq, cement and all necessary material

included. All models fly when

pawered by rubber band (not included). Fun to build .•. when completed these models

make wonderful gift mementos for returning servicemen who have flown the originals of

these planes ...

war workers who have helped to'build them.

SPITFIRE MODEL. Build a 32-in. wing span

· model of famous RAF lighter plane ..•

known for speed and maneuverability.

48 T 3807-Ship.

wt.

12 oz ........... .43c

NORTH AMERICAN MITCHELL BoMBER B25.

Bui.Jd

a large model of "Doolittle Raid–

er" that bombed Tokyo. Full 40-in. wing

span. Sturdier than other Ott models .. all

wood parts, torque tube construction.

48 T 3819-Ship.

wt.

2 lbs ........... $1.35

BOEING "FLY)NG, FORTRESS" Bl7. Build

a 32-in. wing span model of this best

known U.S. Army 4-motor bomber.

48 X 3800-Ship. wt. 12 oz............ 43c

GRUMMAN AVENGER TBF. Build a large

40-in. wing span model ol U. S. Navy

Standard torpedo bomber.

Bomb

doors ac–

tually open automatically with release of

pre-set trigger and drop tiny torpedo!

48 T 3817-Ship, wt. I lb . ..... . .. .. ..87c

VouGHT-S!KORSICY CORSAIR F4U. Build a

38-ln. wing span model of this well–

known Navy dive bomber. Inverted gull

wing construction adds interest In building

this plane. Popular carrier-type fighter.

48 T 3802-Ship. wt. 1 lb ...... .... . .. 63c

Camouflage your plane to blend with land,

sea or sky. See Pac;ie 88 for lacquer.

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