We offer for auction a very unusual prototype model. This is an amphibious cargo aircraft, I was told this was built by Northrup, but I do not know for sure. I have no idea if it went into service, anyone who recognizes this model please let me know. It is I believe made from painted wood & may have some metal parts. I cannot tell because there is little paint wear. The wheels are wood, there some chips to the black tire paint & the cargo door has paint wear at the sides so the wood can be seen. Also the left wing has slight warping so I am pretty sure most of the model is made from wood. The wingspan measures 18" & it is 12" long. The roof behind the cockpit is removable & can be replaced with a canvas roof that is stored inside the model. The wheels retract, although over time a couple have become a little loose & will not stay up. The same with the cargo door at the rear, I guess the metal posts holding these in place can be tightened but I do not know how to. The model is mounted on a nice wooden base. There is no damage to the model, it is close to mint except for the paint chips on the wheels & maybe one 'ARMY' decal is missing on the left rear side. This is a very well made aviaton factory prototype model, not something mass produced in Asia. The propeller does not spin, but the aileron behind it does move up & down.
