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Friction Drive Toy Tin Airplane ~ DC-3 Rotating Propellers This all tin airplane has large 1 ¼ inch rubber drive wheels and a wing span of 10 inches. It’s 8 inches long and stands 2 ¾ inches high. Exceptional details. Deep stamped tin, multi colored lithographed. You can even see the people in the windows. Remarkably realistic appearance. The whole underside including the robust friction drive motor works is bright nickel plated. It is just like a mirror! 
See Photo Below The friction drive has a large flywheel and not only keeps the airplane in motion for a long time, but also has two flexible shafts running up to the twin engine propellers mounted on the wings. The props spin all the time it is running. This is a quality toy. Typical tin tab construction, constructed of thick, heavy metal. You will not find a nicer friction drive toy airplane. It comes in it’s original illustrated dime store box. No scratches, no dings, not old, Perfect Condition, Operates Fantastic! This is one of the most distinctive friction drive airplanes I have ever offered. This retro toy is just like the original 1950’s era production model. We pack it securely and send it U.S. Postal Priority. It’s heavy! 2 Lbs Mailing weight! Buyer pays actual priority mailing depending on Zip code. Notice :This retro item is a recreation of a genuine vintage toy from an era when there were no safety standards. It probably contains, or is, a choking hazard, and probably includes other features that are not suitable for children to play with. It is not being sold as a toy for a child to play with, but as a genuine collectable item for adults. |
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