Lot # 145 - USN Rocket-Powered Drone Model - FERMO - 1960s

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Apr-2024 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-May-2024 9:26:00 PM
Current bid:

$42.00

Highest bidder:

tullaberry

Auction has ended

Description :

Heavy desktop model of a Rocket-Powered Drone for the US Navy Radioplane in metal. From Danish maker FERMO - known for its high quality cast models. This is a very unique desk model - both the base and the drone are solid metal; it has quite a bit of heft (313 grams) for such a small piece! With US Navy insignia in red, white, and blue on the drone and tail marking "RP-78". Drone is removeable from base pin mounting. Base has engraved plate label & felt pad. We believe this is from the early 1960s. In great condition except for small paint chips as shown in last photos. 

Shipping available only through Fed Ex Pack & Ship

For more on this & similar drones: https://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-38.html


Auction History

Highest bidder is tullaberry

Date Bid User
01-May-2024 9:21:28 PM $42.00 tullaberry
01-May-2024 9:20:37 PM $34.00 Elfmann2000
01-May-2024 9:20:19 PM $32.00 tullaberry
01-May-2024 9:20:19 PM $31.00 Elfmann2000
01-May-2024 9:13:14 PM $23.00 tullaberry
01-May-2024 9:13:14 PM $22.00 Elfmann2000
01-May-2024 8:44:04 PM $21.00 tullaberry
29-Apr-2024 10:09:23 AM $17.00 gussdogg
29-Apr-2024 1:35:38 AM $16.00 Tom2T84
29-Apr-2024 1:35:37 AM $15.00 NASAcollector
29-Apr-2024 12:09:14 AM $5.00 Tom2T84

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