1956 Debut Version Hubley Airplane Navy Fighter Bomber 495 in Aluminum / Red - $100 - (Homosassa, FL)

This is a beautifully restored first version type Hubley 495 Navy Fighter Bomber in Aluminum and Red, manufactured in 1956 by Hubley, Lancaster, Pa. It has been beautifully restored. Using N.O.S. parts, period correct paint and hand-crafted restorative work, the plane has come back to life in all its glory. This is the debut edition of the 495, hitting the shelves in 1956 for a very short period of time before being revised, then revised again. It is the first of 10 variants of the 495. The cockpit canopy slides to the open position without scratching fuselage spine. Wings fold up and down without impingement. Responsive landing gear fully extends and retracts. Note: Some blemishes in the body are factory made during the white metal casting process back in 1956. Carefully look at the photographs and see if this is satisfactory for you. A Navalized Republic P-47D/M/N.A Navalized Republic P-47D/M/N. Tail Stripes (These were added by the U.S.A. shortly after Pearl Harbor to minimize the possibility of “Friendly Fire” incidents) Approximate Dimensions: Measures: 9 ½”Length x 11 ½” Width x 3 ½” Height Weight: about 16.2 oz. WARNING: This item predates current toy safety warnings. Use a common sense interpretation of circumstances when this toy is in the presence of children, pets, and some challenged adults. Sharp Edges - not suitable for some children. Note: Ads, catalogs and ephemera researched for production year; best guess is a 1956 toy. Handcrafted, stored, packaged and shipped from a non-smoking environment It is packed securely and is shipped alone to avoid incidental damage. Shipped USPS Priority

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