ORIGINAL: RFJ
Someone had a Yen to see it in their collection
Well if that's true thank goodness for the VR/CS. Japan is the last place the model should be.
Ray
Yes, there is a collector in Japan who is very serious about acquiring vintage radios, engines and airplanes. He has an agent working on his behalf to purchase items from whatever the source for his collection. I've had some communications with his agent in the past and can say that he is a very nice fellow to chat with and has an equal interest in vintage RC items. I've done some searching on the web and have found some pictorials on some of the items he has acquired.
Right now, there is an immaculate vintage complete Sampey 404 on Fleecebay. Maybe this one will be heading west, maybe not.