Description: **eBay Listing: MINICRAFT United States Postal Service BOEING 727-200 Model #14555 NISB 1:144** --- Add a unique piece of aviation and postal history to your collection with this Minicraft model of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Boeing 727-200, item #14555, in 1:144 scale and new in sealed box (NISB). This model highlights the Boeing 727, adapted to serve the USPS's extensive mail transportation network across the U.S. ### Features: 1. **Official USPS Livery**: Includes authentic USPS markings, reflecting the dedicated air transportation fleet that helped modernize mail service. 2. **Precision-Molded Parts**: Features detailed engines, fuselage, and landing gear components, showcasing the unique tri-engine design of the Boeing 727-200. 3. **Sturdy Plastic Components**: High-quality plastic parts ensure a durable and detailed build, perfect for both display and modeling enjoyment. ### Historical Background: The Boeing 727-200, introduced in the 1960s, was widely used by airlines and adapted by postal services for cargo transportation due to its range, speed, and load capacity. The USPS leased and adapted a fleet of Boeing 727s to quickly deliver mail and packages, helping maintain faster delivery times nationwide. With its innovative "quiet" third engine in the tail, the 727 became one of the most versatile and recognized jets of its era, cementing its place in the USPS’s logistical operations for years. ### Specifications: - Brand: MINICRAFT- Model: United States Postal Service Boeing 727-200- Scale: 1:144- Condition: New in Sealed Box (NISB)- Material: Plastic Model Kit ### Shipping: Packaged carefully for shipping, with international delivery options available. ### Buyer’s Note: This is an unassembled model kit that requires painting and assembly. Additional tools and paint may be needed, with instructions included for ease of construction. --- Ideal for collectors of postal memorabilia and model aircraft, this Minicraft USPS Boeing 727-200 kit celebrates the intersection of aviation and mail service, embodying the legacy of one of the USPS’s reliable air transport workhorses. New models listed daily, check our store page for more! All items are sold as is, boxes may have imperfections as seen in photos.Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about any of our models up for sale. Offers are always welcome!If you are dissatisfied with your order, please message me before leaving a review.International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and fees are not included in the item price. We are fellow collectors who strive to deliver a perfect buying experience for our customers, THANK YOU for shopping Model Airplane Mart!
Price: 37.5 USD
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-13T22:25:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Color: White
Scale: 1:144
Set Includes: Airplane
Material: Plastic
MPN: 14555
Year Manufactured: 2005
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Item Length: 14 in
Franchise: USPS
Subject: Boeing
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Minicraft
Type: Airplane Kit
Unit Type: Unit
Skill Level: 2 – Easy
Item Height: 2 in
Theme: Aerial
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Width: 7 in
Item Weight: 2 lb