Description: USED 1970s Lieutenant "Philip F. Kessling" (U.S. Navy Carrier Pilot) Unpainted (Unsealed) Metal Figure (90mm), by Series 77 "The Americans" (#A/35) Packaging Condition: GOOD - Comes in original packaging with literature (Unsealed, will be secure); w/minor stains on assembly instructions, and rip on front label (see pics)Made in 1983 (USA)This metal figure is unassembled and mostly unpainted, except for some grey primer (see pic)Sculpted by Pat BirdApproximately 4" tall1:18 scale (90mm/9cm)This figure depicts Lieutenant Philip F. Kessling, a pilot on the Naval Carrier "U.S.S. John F. Kennedy", during the 1970sLt. Kessling stood beside his F-14 fighter on the deck of the carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CV-67), as she turned into the wind in the Mediterranean Sea for take-off. He had logged over 360 carrier landings, and now as a mission commander in full flight gear, he prepared to climb aboard his craft for another mission. Philip was proud to be a part of Fighter Squadron Fourteen, VF-14, the "Tophatters," having continuously unbroken service since September 1919."Series 77 Miniatures" was founded by Pat Bird and John Tassel to produce 77mm size miniatures (hence the company name); with their only fantasy line released around November 1979. John, however, decided to leave Series 77 to devote full time to the now world-famous Lassett Miniatures. In the early 1990s, Pat Bird decided to retire and sold the company however the new management were unable to make the business a success.Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 25 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-12-04T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Character: Philip F. Kessling
Size: 90mm (9cm)
Scale: 1:18
Material: Metal
Set Includes: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Year Manufactured: 1983
MPN: A/35
Vintage: Yes
California Prop 65 Warning: California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Brand: Series 77 MIniatures
Series: The Americans
Type: Figure
Sculptor: Pat Bird
Item Height: 4 in
Packaging: With Packaging
Model: Lieutenant "Philip F. Kessling" (U.S. Navy Carrier Pilot)
Theme: Militaria
Features: Not Painted, Painted, With Stand, Carefully Packed
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
