So, Ozi sent these a few days after the previous post involving his images, and it's more, rare to the point of unheard-of outside Australia, model aeroplane news, so I'll let him tell it in his own words, but first the images;
"About twenty years ago I ran into this diecast model
of the Boeing B29A – or, seeing as it features RAF roundels on the wings
– an RAF Washington B1. Made by Pope, Australia (local manufacturers
of household appliances including washing machines) it survived in
not-too-bad 'play worn' condition. Wingspan is nine inches.
The
hollow undersurface of the fuselage has the legend “Made in Australia A
Pope Product” and the undersurface of the wings is “Supa-fort”. Close
examination of the nose of the model shows that some attempt at shading
was made to give the appearance of windows.
The Washington B1 was in
RAF use between c1950 to 1954 (as an interim waiting the arrival of the
V-Bombers) was reportedly a better performer in all respects than the
Avro Lincoln. That is despite what “Aircraft of the Fighting Powers”
says!
On the internet is shown a similar Pope product with USAF markings and legend on the fuselage. The markings on that item look to me like transfers."
Many thanks to Ozi for this rarity.