TOPPING MODEL OF THE PROTOTYPE NORTH AMERICAN USAF A3J-1 INTERCEPTOR. OFFERED TO THE USAF IN1960, UNDER THE PROJECT CODE NA-247, THE USAF DECLINED TO PURCHASE THE AIRCRAFT.MODEL IS FINISHED IN OVERALL MATT SILVER WITH MATT WHITE ON THE LOWER FUSELAGE. MODEL COULD USE A VERYLIGHT CLEANING - I WILL LEAVE THE CHOICE UP TO THE PURCHASER. MODEL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH- NO DAMAGE, WARPING, OR REPAIRS.MINOR SCUFFS AND DECAL CHIPS. OLD REPAIR TO DECAL ON RIGHT SIDE OF BLACK ANTI-GLARE PANEL - SEE PHOTOS. MEASURES A LARGE 14.0\" LONG WITH 10.0\" W/S. BOTTOM OF RIGHT STAB IS HOT STAMPED \"TOPPING MODELS AKRON OHIO\". TWO STANDS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE MODEL - ONE WITH BRIGHTORANGE EXHAUST TUBES FOR THE USN A-5C \"VIGILANTE\" AND ONE WITH NEW EXHAUST TUBE STOCK FOR THE USAF A3J-1 \"RETALIATOR\" - SEE CLOSE-UP PHOTOS. BOTH STAND BASES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME FLAKING ON THE USN ORANGE EXHAUST TUBES.THIS TOPPING MODEL ISNOT OFTEN SEEN FOR SALE.PAYMENT BY PAYPAL ONLY AND DUE WITHIN THREE DAYS OF saleCLOSE. PLEASE NOTE: SALES TO50 US STATES ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO DESCRIBE THIS ITEM PROPERLY. IT IS SOLD \"AS IS\" WITH NO RETURNS UNLESS GROSSLY MISREPRESENTED. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO offerDING. USPS SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. THANKS FOR LOOKING