FORD TRIMOTOR - METAL KIT

$20.00

In stock

SKU

106736

Step back into the golden age of aviation with the Metal Earth Ford Trimotor model kit. Nicknamed the “Tin Goose,” the Ford Trimotor was the world’s first luxury airliner when it debuted in the late 1920s. Built with a rugged corrugated aluminum body and powered by three 420-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engines, it earned a reputation for dependability. Its durability led Richard E. Byrd to choose it for his historic flight over the South Pole on November 28, 1929.

This detailed model captures the distinctive look of this pioneering airliner and offers a fun, rewarding build for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Details:

Number of Sheets: 3
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 7.6" L x 5.1" W x 2.1" H (19.31 x 12.95 x 5.34 cm)
Recommended Ages: 14+
Use of tools recommended for assembly

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Details

Ford Trimotor was the world’s first luxury airliner when it took to the skies in the late 1920s. Nicknamed the "Tin Goose", it featured an aluminum corrugated sheet-metal body and wings and was powered by three 420-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engines. Due to its rugged dependability Admiral Byrd chose it for his attempt to be the first person to fly over the South Pole, which he did on November 28, 1929.

Number Of Sheets3 Sheets
DifficultyModerate
Assembled Size7.6" L x 5.1" W x 2.1" H　　(19.31 L x 12.95 W x 5.34 H cm)

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