1/48 629-60 Hawk Ben Howard Ike Air Racer With Race Pylon
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
1962 60 cent issue with classic Bill Campbell box art. Inside is a fine kit with excellent fit and fine recessed & raised panel lines. Includes pylon display stand which is excellent for use in a 1930s Air Racing Diorama. Never started and complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The Ike was built by Ben Howard near the Old Chicago Airport (now Midway) and first flew in competition during the Thompson Trophy Race in 1932. It finished 7th with William Ong at the controls. In 1933 she finished 3rd with Roy Minor as pilot at an average speed 8 mph above 1932. In 1934, she finished yet another 8 mph above '33 with Harold Neumann as pilot and finished 4th in the Thompson.
$29.00