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Lot 176:
Description
A vintage plastic scale model of a Royal Air Force rescue and recovery vessel. The model features a navy blue and grey hull and deck construction with brass propellers, shafts, rudders, and deck fittings including railings, cowls, and a searchlight. The stern bears a gold-tone decal comprising a winged V logo above the name VOSPER. The vessel is a twin-screw electric model designed for water use, with the interior housing a motor and battery compartment. The item is accompanied by its original pictorial cardboard box featuring the V Models logo and a blue retail label from Josephs (Sports) Ltd., Travel & Sports Depot, Sunderland. The box is marked with the manufacturer name Victory Industries (Surrey) Ltd., Guildford, England.
Length: 40 cm
Box Length: 43 cm.
Condition report:
The plastic hull and deck maintain a good gloss with no visible warping or vinegar syndrome, though minor surface grime is present in the deck recesses. The brass fittings show oxidation and tarnish throughout (photo 2). One brass fitting on the forward deck appears slightly bent (photo 3). The original box shows significant wear including scuffing, creases, edge wear, and staining (photo 5). Completeness of the internal motor and battery housing has not been verified.
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