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TheGateKeeper's loves1116 of 2508Zeppelin Hindenburg Disaster, 5/6/1937Horse tricycle, no identifying badges or printing anywhere
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    Posted 9 years ago

    Hammerhead
    (18 items)

    Neat old bomber ashtray I found awhile back. I'm not sure of the exact age but I think the props were originally clear. Any info greatly appreciated. Love it!

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    1. Manikin Manikin, 9 years ago
      Very nice !
    2. bladerunner22 bladerunner22, 9 years ago
      I have one or 2 of these. For info this guy can give you more, he has several also.
      http://canadianaerospace.weebly.com/airplane-ashtrays.html

      or on facebook try: http://canadianaerospace.weebly.com/airplane-ashtrays.html
    3. bladerunner22 bladerunner22, 9 years ago
      BTW he does answer emails.
    4. Caperkid, 9 years ago
      Very cool.







    5. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      WW2 or soon after trench art piece. These are made out of cast aluminum (yours) and also empty shell casings.

      The plane depicted in your model is the B-29 Superfortress. The spinning prop pieces were usually cut from aircraft plexiglass.

      I collect trench art and have several aircraft posted (not sure if I have a B-29 posted on here)-- take a look at my postings, if you'd like to see other examples.

      Thanks for sharing.

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Here is a cast p-38 on a shell base:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/41719-ww2-trench-art-aluminum-p-38-ash-tray

      scott
    7. Hammerhead Hammerhead, 9 years ago
      Thanks to all for the info!
    8. ohmyflyguy, 6 years ago
      Nice sample. These were promo models and were factory produced at Boeing's Wichita, KS plant. They came in three versions. This ashtray was one. Technically, two types were made as ashtrays; either with prop disks and with stamped aluminum props.
      The other two versions were meant as toy/models for kids and came with the stamped aluminum props. Those were either with rubber tired landing gear or with aluminum wheels. The fin was not terribly precise for a reason. This made casting easier and, more importantly, used less metal so the CG was forward and the model stood on its nose gear. Boeing had so many subcontractors that a rewards system was developed to help assure performance. If the production was on-task, selected people would get rewarded with one of the items being this B-29 model.

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