Large Meccano Constructor Bi-Plane, gear driven prop, metal pilot with goggles

Description

This auction is for a vintage metal Meccano airplane. This is a built up model from a constructor kit. 18.25 inches. Length of the body of the plane is about13.75 inches, not including the propeller. There is a metal pilot who is attached to a brace in the cockpit. The wheels turn, and they have a drive wheel that would have a band go around it that would in turn go around a drive wheel that comes off of the propeller. When pushed the wheels would then make the propeller spin. Won't happen on this one because the white rubber tires have flat spots and are rock hard so they won't turn. I've removed the wings so that I could fit this into the shipping box. The nuts and bolts are in a little plastic bag. The wheels were also attached by the bolts I removed, so they're separate too. In the last picture I show this piece with an Elastolin soldier with spy pigeon and K-9. He is about 3 inches to the top of his head, he is shown for size reference only and is not included in this auction. Please see my other auctions and my eBay store for vintage metal animals made in Germany and by other makers, figural desk items by Heyde and others, toy soldiers, tin windups, steam toys, vintage and out of print books on toys, and other cool items that have caught my eye.
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