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This model measures approx. 14.5″ long and 4 1/8″ wide. The model sits on two metal pillars on wooden display base, 22″ x 8″. This vehicle was produced for the US Marine Corps in 1963 by the Lycoming Division of AVCO Corporation, it was equipped with a 1225 hp Lycoming TF1460BIA Gas Turbine and could travel 64 kph on land and 67 kph in water on the foils. Payload was 4.53 metric tons. I couldn’t find any evidence that the vehicle was actually produced in mass. I also cannot find this vehicle in any Toppings Models catalogs, this may have been a prototype or privately commissioned piece. Also included is an 8 x 10 photograph from the Pictoral Division of Lycoming of the actual craft in operation. The model has some condition issues; there are multiple spots where the paint has chipped. There is damage the rear hydrofoil. The rubber of the tires has cracked from age. The wheels are held in place by very small pins and do not stay fully secured easily. The model also has areas of dust that I couldn’t clean. Please see photos enlarged for details as they are part of the description. I try my best to describe the item accurately. If I make a mistake, please know that it is a mistake and I will take care of it. Let me know if there is a problem before posting bad feedback so that I have a chance to correct it. Lets treat each other with respect and discuss any problems. These charges are the buyers responsibility. These charges are normally collected by the delivering company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional charges. We do not mark item values below value or items as gifts-government regulations prohibit this. The item “Topping Models USMC LVH X1 Amphibious Assault Landing Craft Hydrofoil Display” is in sale since Wednesday, August 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “winterqueen1″ and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Russian federation, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Uruguay.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Topping Models
• Vehicle: LVH X1

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RARE Original Vintage c. Rare Lycoming – AVCO experimental prototype (truck – hydrofoil combination). Due to the estimated construction expense, the US Marine Corps never ordered these special landing vehicles, so they were never put into production —-only 2 experimental prototypes were ever built. This solid metal model weighs 8.5 lbs. And measures 14.5 long. The base measures 22″ x 8″. The total weight of the model and the base (with the metal mounts) is 12lbs. Both the front hyrdrofoil assembly and the rear stabilizer/prop assembly fold-in and retract back onto the top of the truck. The main propeller assembly retracts into a separate compartment underneath the truck. The gas turbine pack sits atop the vehicle, directly behind the crew cab. The sides of the center cargo bay fold out. The front and rear tires/axles can be raised and then retract back into the wheel wells. Still in Very Good Used Condition considering that this model is nearly 60 YEARS OLD. All the movable assemblies are complete. Normal surface wear, some paint flaking, and some scratches to paint. The retraction of the wheels is intermittent in that little internal pins/levers that control the action mechanism frequently get stuck and the wheels have to be forced up/down manually. It seems the model builders at Topping had to source the rubber tires from what was readily available at the time, the tires are marked’Structo Toys’. The model, including the rectangular gas turbine pack behind the crew cab, is solid metal; the crew cab and windows look to be made of plastic or resin. See detailed photos for condition assessment. Additional photos provided upon request. The item “Rare Vintage c. 1963 USMC LVH X-1 Assault HYDROFOIL Display Model by TOPPING” is in sale since Wednesday, August 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “zermatt220″ and is located in Fairfax, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.

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