Stinson Model U airliner

Stinson Model U airplane model. The Stinson trimotored “Model U” was basically a  transport-type high-wing monoplane with seating arranged for 10 passengers and a crew of two.  Often called a sesqui-plane (wing and a half) because of the thick lower stub wing that the new “Trimotor” used to mount the recently developed Lycoming transport-type engines of 240 hp each.  The design made for a much “cleaner” aerodynamic configuration, despite its increased bulk.  The Model U offered gains in operating efficiency and performance over its predecessor Model T.  Stinson began delivering the Model U in 1932. Scale 1/48. Wingspan 15 inches, Length 10.5 inches.