1940’s Givejoy Toys 1:72 Scale Model Taylorcraft BC65

~ 1940’s Givejoy Toys 1:72 Scale Model Taylorcraft BC65 ~

The Taylorcraft B was an American light, single-engine, high-wing general aviation monoplane, with two seats in side-by-side configuration, which was built by the Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation of Alliance, Ohio.

The Model B was constructed in large numbers during the late 1930s and early 1940s and was available for delivery from the factory as a land plane and a floatplane. Like many light aircraft of its day, the fuselage was constructed of welded steel tubing and covered with doped aircraft fabric. The wings were braced using steel-tube struts.

The Model B was mainly bought by private pilot owners. Large numbers were flown in the United States, and many were sold to owners in Canada and several overseas countries, including those in Europe.

This model is of the variant BC-65 produced in 1939.

The model is of wood construction, hand-painted and with lots of detail.

~ Dimensions ~

The model has a length of 9.5cm (3 ¾ inches) and a wingspan of 14cm (5 ½ inches).

~ Condition ~

The model is in good condition with no damage.

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