1/42 Ranco Models Kellett YG-1B (XR-2) Autogyro
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
Rare, arge (17 inch LOA) model of this 1930s craft. This ship had no ailerons, rudder or elevator; directional control was solely through a pivoting rotor head and the rotor blades folded for easy storage. The KD-1 made the worlds first autogyro roof-top landing in May of 1935 at the US Post Office in Philadelphia. The plans say this is the XR-2 and YG-1B. The plans certainly look like the YG-1B Army Craft; the YG-1B was modified with a constant speed rotor and became the YG-1C; it was then redesignated XR-2. This craft is also known as a KD-1; the model will built any of the three. Features profile cut balsa fuselage, hardwood rotor blades, other pre-cut wood parts, an envelope of factory-cut wooden parts down to the engine cylinders. Includes excellent, full-size three-view plans. Never started. Complete with all parts, plans and unused tube of glue.
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