 Produced in the Far East, SkyMax Models aim is to offer high quality diecast military aircraft that are truly affordable to the average collector. Each painstakingly researched aircraft features a fixed undercarriage, spinning propeller, accurate insignia, and a display stand, and come packaged in a handsome box. If you're looking to break into the aviation hobby, you can't go wrong with these spectacular tributes to many of the most famous aircraft of all time!
#SM1001 - 1st Issue: USN Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Fighter - Lt. A.M. "Mike" Granat, "Felix the Cat", VF-3, 1946 (1:72 Scale)
#SM1001X - Signature Edition USN Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Fighter - Box signed by Lt. A.M. "Mike" Granat (Ret)
-- Updated January 1st, 2009 --
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