Aircraft modelling kit
International Model Aircraft Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1938 - circa 1976
Materials
Balsa wood, cardboard, metal, plastic and rubber
Measurements
Box - 438 mm (length); 160 mm (width); 50 mm (height)
Place of origin
Morden Rd, Triang Works
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666185
Summary
A model kit, Vickers Super marine Spitfire (circa 1938 to circa1976) aeroplane comprising a cardboard fuselage, a balsa wood wing and tail plane and and a metal and plastic propeller. (FROG - Flies Right Off Ground) The kit was packed in a cardboard box with a separate lid and a separate shaped tray to hold the parts. One end of the lid is broken off and left inside the box. This is not on display, nor are the instruction sheet or two more propellers (neither of which belong with the kit) Total number of items is 11.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr J. Bird in October 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
On both sides and both ends of the box: 'The FROG/ FLYING MODEL/ SPITFIRE/ MONOPLANE' On the top of the lid: 'VICKERS - SUPERMARINE/ SPITFIRE/ MONOPLANE/ THE/ FROG/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ BY INTERNATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT LTD/ FOR THE SOLE CONCESSIONAIRES/ LINES BROS. LTD., TRIANG WORKS, MORDEN ROAD, MERTON, S.W.19.'
Makers and roles
International Model Aircraft Ltd, maker