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3/8" = 1' scale ("1:32 Scale") Cessna T-50 Bobcat. Model constructed of clear aspen, floats are made from pine. Struts are flattened 1/8" aluminum tubing. Model painted with enamels except floats and cowlings which are covered with aluminum foil. Registration number on wing was painted on with a frisket film mask. Markings on fuselage and tail are home printed water slide decals using MicroMark decal paper. Paint scheme represents one of the aircraft operated by Northern Consolidated Airlines in Alaska in the 1950's. Model was based on Paul Matt Historical Aviation Album plans.