This is a 1945 TMY (Japan) model boat steam engine with its box.  This low-time engine turns over smoothly both cylinders operating properly (this engine will run with steam).  These came in two sizes and this is the smaller one (cylinder tip to cylinder tip is about 3.25 inches).  These are uncommon.  This is the only small version I have seen in the metal.  The box has handling wear with bright colors.  This is a nice one for your Japanese model steam engine collection.  I will be listing a number of model engines this week, all at 99 cents and no reserve!  The shipping charges include free insurance and delivery tracking (USA lower 48 only).  Thanks for looking!   California sales tax

 

*INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING* - The USPS substantially increased their rates on February 17, 2016.  International is now actual cost based on the zone of your country.  Combined international orders will now receive a shipping rate based on the actual combined weight, which will be a savings.  Ebay does not allow me to include a discount with this new required method (like I have done prior to February 17), so I am now including FREE INSURANCE on all international orders.  I will pay for the insurance to offset the discounted shipping and insurance I offer within the USA.  *If an item is lost, it is insured, but 6 weeks is required before they will process a claim (stamps.com private insurance).  If you want to upgrade to the very expensive Priority international that can be tracked, is faster, and is also insured (let me know) that would be from approximately $28 to $41 depending on location (determined by USPS actual cost) if under one lb and up from there if more weight or coverage.  Thank you for your understanding!