Rare Find 1:72 Scale Diecast Witty Sky Guardians Europe Panavia Tornado
Lot #26
Item: a593-3421460

Bloomington, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 8:40pm CDT

High Bidder: #159957

Current Bid:

$36.00

Next Required Bid: $37.00

Location / Contact:
9615 Humboldt Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 612-517-5434

Lot Description:

Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. 

The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary versions of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/ Reconnaissance) and the Tornado ADV (Air Defence Variant) interceptor.


Panavia Tornado F.Mk 3

Designed in collaboration with Britain, West Germany and Italy, the Tornado was first flown on August 14th, 1974 and is thought by many to be the most important military aircraft in Western European history. Nicknamed "The Flying Fin" because of its large tail fin, the Tornado has a variable wing sweep design and is capable of taking off and landing on short airstrips. It is equipped with terrain-following radar, which allows for hands-off, low-level flight in any weather. There are three primary versions: an electronic combat/reconnaissance version, an interceptor and a highly versatile strike fighter-bomber capable of carrying almost all of NATO's air-launched weapons.

Witty's 1:72 scale Tornado is beautifully crafted, featuring subtle panel lines and other tiny details generally only seen in plastic models. This model has the trademark long, sleek nose cone found only on this variant, and an articulating swing-wing design that can be configured in varying sweep position. The canopy opens to reveal cockpit interior detail and removable pilot figures. Below the model's massive fin are movable elevators that rotate independently, deployable speed brakes, simulated heat shielding and detailed engine exhaust. The removable wing mounted fuel tanks with separately attachable ordnance can be positioned to fit any swept-wing configuration. At least that's what the box says. 


Did open so I'm not sure if anything is missing. But it looks like it's all there.





Inspection

Auction Closing:

Sat, Mar 19, 2022
08:15 pm

Removal:

Sun, Mar 20, 2022
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

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Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Hammer Price TierBuyer's PremiumCap
$0.00 - $4,999.9913.00%
$5,000.00 - infinity10.00%$1,000.00


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9615 Humboldt Ave S
Bloomington
MN, 55431


Phone: 612-517-5434

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Bid History

17 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
159957 ^
Mar 19 08:44pm
$36.00
377860
Mar 19 08:44pm
$35.00
159957
Mar 19 08:44pm
$31.00
377860
Mar 19 08:42pm
$30.00
159957
Mar 19 08:41pm
$26.00
377860
Mar 19 08:41pm
$23.00
159957 ^
Mar 19 08:39pm
$22.00
355163
Mar 19 08:39pm
$22.00
159957
Mar 19 08:38pm
$21.00
355163
Mar 19 08:37pm
$18.00
159957
Mar 19 08:36pm
$16.00
377860
Mar 19 08:35pm
$14.00
159957
Mar 19 07:50pm
$13.00
301288
Mar 19 07:48pm
$11.00
342994
Mar 18 09:07pm
$8.00
211256
Mar 17 10:18pm
$7.00
270712
Mar 15 08:40pm
$5.00