Collectible Gliders in a (California) hardware store

In the 'old days', a plastic replica of a wood or metal prototype was
thought of a being cheap and tacky. If one has a metal replica of a plastic
prototype, should that be thought of as 'cheap and tacky'? 8-)

Keith

"F.L. Whiteley" wrote in message
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A 1:38 scale Franklin Utility Glider model in DIE CAST METAL ("none of
those
plastic planes like Dad flies"). It's labeled "Die-Cast Coin Bank",
although
it looks like you could only put about 5 coins in it. I couldn't
believe
it.
I bought it on the spot for $20. It has a 12 inch wingspan and 7 inch
fuselage. For being die-cast and $20, it looks great!