Teaching materials (4) - Plastic - 1930-1940
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A set of four original 1:200 scale military identification models from the late 1930s, produced by Wiking-Modellbau, each in plastic and in excellent condition with all four still retaining their thin, intact propeller discs, including Me 410 Hornisse, Do 217, Me 110 and Fi 156 Storch versions and with original Wehrmacht markings on the underside.
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For the serious World War II enthusiast, military memorabilia collector, and historian, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an extremely rare piece of tangible history. This is a set of 4 original military recognition aircraft (Erkennungsmodelle / Identification Models), produced in the crucial lead-up to and the outset of World War II (period 1935-1940) by Wiking-Modellbau.
Historical and Educational Context: In the years just before and during World War II, these unpainted models (scale 1:200) were by no means toys. They were used by the German Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe as essential educational training materials. The aim was purely defensive and tactical: pilots, anti-aircraft units (Flak), and civilian spotters had to learn which Allied and enemy aircraft were active in the skies to near perfection. Recognizing a silhouette a fraction of a second faster could mean the difference between life and death.
Extreme Rarity & Exceptional Condition:
Because these were active instructional models made of highly fragile material, the vast majority have been lost, damaged, or discarded over the past 80 to 90 years. What makes this specific set truly unique and museum-quality is the fabulous, impeccable condition. The extremely fragile, ultra-thin transparent plastic propeller discs are 100% original and intact on all 4 models. Such complete survival is virtually impossible to find on today’s military market.
This historically valuable set contains 4 iconic Luftwaffe aircraft, all bearing the original Wiking markings and type designations on the underside:
- Messerschmitt Me 410 'Hornisse': Heavy fighter/bomber, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Dornier Do 217: Twin-engine bomber/night fighter, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Messerschmitt Me 110: The legendary heavy fighter (Zerstörer) with the characteristic twin tailfin, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Fieseler Fi 156 'Storch': A single-engine reconnaissance aircraft. Due to the ultra-fine wing struts, this is by far the most delicate model in the series.
A rare, historically valuable and educational top lot that forms an absolute centerpiece within any serious WWII- or military-collection. See the sharp underside detail photos for authentic Wehrmacht markings. Photo 3 is for illustration and is not included in the sale.
For the serious World War II enthusiast, military memorabilia collector, and historian, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an extremely rare piece of tangible history. This is a set of 4 original military recognition aircraft (Erkennungsmodelle / Identification Models), produced in the crucial lead-up to and the outset of World War II (period 1935-1940) by Wiking-Modellbau.
Historical and Educational Context: In the years just before and during World War II, these unpainted models (scale 1:200) were by no means toys. They were used by the German Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe as essential educational training materials. The aim was purely defensive and tactical: pilots, anti-aircraft units (Flak), and civilian spotters had to learn which Allied and enemy aircraft were active in the skies to near perfection. Recognizing a silhouette a fraction of a second faster could mean the difference between life and death.
Extreme Rarity & Exceptional Condition:
Because these were active instructional models made of highly fragile material, the vast majority have been lost, damaged, or discarded over the past 80 to 90 years. What makes this specific set truly unique and museum-quality is the fabulous, impeccable condition. The extremely fragile, ultra-thin transparent plastic propeller discs are 100% original and intact on all 4 models. Such complete survival is virtually impossible to find on today’s military market.
This historically valuable set contains 4 iconic Luftwaffe aircraft, all bearing the original Wiking markings and type designations on the underside:
- Messerschmitt Me 410 'Hornisse': Heavy fighter/bomber, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Dornier Do 217: Twin-engine bomber/night fighter, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Messerschmitt Me 110: The legendary heavy fighter (Zerstörer) with the characteristic twin tailfin, completely intact with both original propeller discs.
- Fieseler Fi 156 'Storch': A single-engine reconnaissance aircraft. Due to the ultra-fine wing struts, this is by far the most delicate model in the series.
A rare, historically valuable and educational top lot that forms an absolute centerpiece within any serious WWII- or military-collection. See the sharp underside detail photos for authentic Wehrmacht markings. Photo 3 is for illustration and is not included in the sale.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Material
Plastic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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