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Showing posts with label tin bomber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tin bomber. Show all posts

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Japan - Linemar - B-58 Hustler

The first operational supersonic jet bomber to reach Mach 2, the delta-winged Convair B-52 Hustler was in operation from 1960 to 1970 when it was replaced by the F-111. Marx, ever wanting to produce toys mirroring the latest technology, especially aircraft, had it's Japanese Linemar division produce these little gems as a continuation of the latest and greatest in aircraft advancement. Marx also made a larger version with much more detail which now commands premium prices, but this little guy is generally more reasonably priced. It measures 7 1/4" (18.4cm) L x 6 1/4" (15.9cm) wingspan x 2 1/2" (6.4cm) H. Enjoy!

Courtesy Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-58_Hustler




















Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Daiya (Japan) B-47 Bomber

Here's a terrific nifty '50s addition to the fleet, the Daiya B-47 Bomber from Japan. This is the third B-47 featured on Toys and Stuff. Back on 29 Feb 2012, a small Marx plastic version was posted and then on 14 Mar 2013 a nice large tin-litho B-47 from the Japanese firm of TN was featured. Today's great Hunk O' Tin is better proportioned and has more realistic detailing. The plane features the typical two-assembly construction with fuselage and removable wings. Hidden in the fuselage is another typical feature of the time - the sparkling mechanism. It measures 11 1/4" (28.6cm) L x 12 1/2" (31.8cm) wingspan x 3 1/2" (8.9cm) H. Enjoy!



































Here it's shown with Air Force One from TN blogged a couple of weeks ago.