Vtg. Cruver Mfg. U.S.N. F6F, 4-43, I.D. Model. Chem. Breakdown & Cracks For Sale

During World War 2 my husband’s father worked at CruverManufacturing Co., Chicago, as comptroller, later becoming sales manager, plantsuperintendent and general manager. His mother gave my husband the models that hadbeen wrapped in newspapers and stored in cartons in the basement. Since themodels were expected to become obsolete rather quickly, they were deliberatelymade with lower quality plastic than other molded products from the period,such as table radio cases. Some of the models showed signs of chemicalbreakdown in the black plastic they were made from. Please read the Condition Description as this plane definitely has chemical breakdown and fuselage distortion. No vinegar odor. Wing span is 7.\" Length is 5-1/4.\"