What was the first kit?
Well the long standing question of when the first model kit was produced can now be put to a date long before we thought.
Extensive research has found this carving on the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Modelshopoli. Which shows that the date is well before most of us were born?
I will have to thank Joe Caputo for he help he has given me on this subject.
Bill Koppos said on October 3, 2016
Some early ones as we know it.
http://www.oldmodelkits.com/blog/plastic-model-kit-history/early-plastic-model-kit-development-in-the-usa/
I have read that model sailing vessels were found in the cinders of Pompeii. Kids must have toys you know.
Craig Abrahamson said on October 3, 2016
Hilarious...never knew that. π
p.s. must have been an ancestor of Kelly Johnson, huh?
Morne Meyer said on October 3, 2016
The Egyptians had a rich history of model building. Model ships were also unearthed dating back to ancient Egypt. Imagine a Pharaoh flying a P-38. π
Robert Royes said on October 3, 2016
Quick call the History channel!
bob mack said on October 3, 2016
that's where he got the info...Ancient Aliens
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on October 3, 2016
So, we get to see that guy with the crazy hair telling us about this, huh? Giorgio something? The boy freaks me out!
Bob Mack, you are a devil! Well played, Sir!
Tom Bebout said on October 4, 2016
Brilliantly funny, apparently Kelly Johnson had some help in designing the P-38.
Jeff Bailey said on March 8, 2018
A little.
Jeff Bailey said on March 8, 2018
π