Lot of Vtg (1945) WW2 "Japanese" Tank (1:108) Various Spincast Models

USED Lot of Vintage (1945) World War II "Japanese" Tank (1:108) Various Spincast Models (5), by Comet Metal Products, Inc. "Authenticast/Tanks of the World" - READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW Packaging Condition: POOR/FAIR - Most come in original packaging (except for two) with NO literature (Unsealed, will be secure); w/wear (scratches, rips, inscriptions and stains; due to storage) to packaging (see pics) Made in 1945 (USA) Size: 1:108 scale (1" to 9') Box Dimensions: 3" (W) x 2" (D) x 1.875" (H) Selling together as "Tanks of the World: Japanese" tank lot (5) Lot includes: Amphibian Tank (#5051); w/missing gun and NO packaging (see pic) 1932 Tankette (#5052); w/some wear (minor scratches on body of tank, and missing gun) - see pic Medium Tank (#5053); w/some wear (missing main gun, gun in front, and ring around top, and some scratches on tank body) - see pic 1938 Tankette (#5055); w/some wear (missing gun, and some scratches on tank body) - see pic) Heavy/Medium Tank (#5057); w/some wear (missing gun, some scratches on tank body, and NO packaging) - see pic AUTHENTICAST miniatures are exact replicas of the fighting tanks used and encountered by our fighting men in re-taking Jap conquered territory. All AUTHENTICAST tank models feature revolving gun turrets; half-tracks and armored car models have wheels that actually turn! All armament, tracks, bogies, suspensions, gears, gas tanks, hatches, air vents, and even rivet heads are on every model. These are the some official scale models precision-built for use by our armed forces in recognition and pre-combat training. Made in two scales: "Student (1" to 108"), and Teacher (1" to 36"). Each part individually cast and hand assembled. Sprayed regulation olive drab or dark grey, each tank model is permanently identified and individually boxed. "Authenticast" models were made by Comet Metal Products, a die-casting company founded by Abraham Slonim in Richmond Hills, New York in 1919. After producing all kinds of die-cast goods in the beginning, Comet started making metal soldiers in the 1930s. In 1940, Comet copyrights the 'Brigadiers' brand for their first line of diecast toy soldiers. Comet tried to interest the U.S. Government in using their models for identification purposes, but it was only after WWII started, that Comet was actually commissioned by the U.S. military to manufacture identification models of ships, airplanes and military road vehicles. The military vehicles were cast to U.S. Government order at 1:108 scale. In 1945, Comet's "Authenticast" initially offered over 50 tanks and other military vehicle models from the United States, Britain, Russia, Germany and Japan to the public; as time passed more models were developed. Their catalogue eventually lists about 75 military models in two scales, 1:108 and 1:36. Apart from these military models, Comet also produced railroad accessory sets that contained car- and truck models. The production at Comet stopped somewhere in 1962. "Authenticast" models are spincast, a centrifugal casting process developed in the 1930s, which allowed the maker to increase the level of detail (compared to die-cast models of the period). Comet named this the 'Authenticast' process to indicate the accuracy of the models that were produced and even patented their centrifugal casting process. INSURANCE ON TRANSIT REQUIRED Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days), or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days) or UPS Ground (1-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase) Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USA WE CAN COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST! Will be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK! No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com , for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!