Posted 13 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
This is another one of my trench art airplane models. In my years of collecting trench art, I have only seen a handful of B-17s. From my experience, the P-38 seems to be the plane of choice.
The plane is 7" long , with a 9" wingspan and is accurately detailed.
The fuselage is made from a 50 cal round and bullet. There is inset aircraft glass for the nose and cockpit. 50 cal bullets make up the engines and at one time, it had 4 propellers (lost long ago). The wings and tail section were both constructed of heavy shell brass that was straightened and cut to shape.
The base is a USN MK-7 deck gun shell (1943) with Australian King GeorgeVI Half Pennies made into the cigarette rests. All are dated 1942.
Based on the coins, this was a Pacific Theater piece.
Since Pacific Theater use of B-17s was very limited after 1943, this model was probably constructed in 1943.
Scott
Thanks tom, stealthraider and tikiray.
Thanks collecting-- take a look at my other trench art items when you have a chance.
Scott
Neat-o!
Thanks Daspickster.
Thanks Dan.
Hi Scottvez, Did you get a chance to see the fantastic display that the Phoenix airport had on trench art? I am not sure why it was there but I almost missed my plane I was so fascinated by the info and great pieces. Believe it was two years ago that I saw it so not sure it is still there. If you happen to be passing through, well worth the time.
Hubby told me it was the Orlando airport...sorry I see a lot of airports.
No, I missed it.
The Atlanta airport has/ had a great display on WW2 Aviation. The Sweetheart jewelry and wings were really impressive. I flew into Atlanta after being overseas for 6 months and my got my wife a little annoyed when I wanted to spend some time at the displays after she met me at the airport!
Scott
That is so funny. I totally understand, my hubby has those moments with me too. I used to be a big collector of Sweetheart jewelry (just sold my entire collection to an antique gun dealer) so I need to fly through Atlanta. Thanks for the tip!
Great Trench Art ashtray!
Thanks Signaholic-- be sure to check out the other trench art planes that I have posted on CW.
Thanks Finelines.
Thanks Phil.
The shell markings help to confirm era and some will command a premium-- WW2 Japanese shells have a following.
Do you have Kimball's book? It is the best that I have seen-- large size and well photographed.
Scott
Thanks collecting.
I only have the book by Kimball.
You are talking about Saunders? A guy from England? It has been around a lot longer-- is it worth having? I think it is reasonable on ebay.
Scott
I have very broad collecting interests and DO collect the actual art as well-- paintings, drawings, etc...
I will post some.
I pulled out a few of the paintings and put them on collectors weekly.
I posted a few different eras: WW1, WW2, Viet Nam, and current.
Scott
Great piece!
I have to get back to posting some of my pieces.
Thanks for sharing.
Trenchartman
Thanks trenchartman.
Thanks fourpeepsake.
I have many other unusual trench art items posted on CW.
Scott
Thanks petey and gypsy-- this particular example was most likely made in an aircraft maintenance shop by soldiers or SEABEE/ USN shop by sailors.
Scott
Thanks for looking packrat!
Scott
Thanks official and walksoftly!
Scott
Thanks mikko.
Scott
Thanks bellin and matchsaferunner.
scott
Thanks ks and watch.
scott
Thanks militarist!
scott
Thanks pops-- this example is unusual. When it comes to WW2 trench art airplanes, the P- 38 is often seen; these bombers are much harder to find!
scott
I am finding your trench art more and more interesting.
I appreciate it pops.
I must have at least a thousand pieces in my collection. I will post more of these WW2 planes. Much of the WW2 trench art doesn't have the same quality as the WW1 pieces, but I think that the airplanes are an exception to that general statement!
scott
Thanks for visiting valentino. Post the wings when you have a chance.
scott
Thanks for looking pete, loumanal and kerry.
scott
Scott, Wonderful B-17E
From the various sources on Trenchart, I suspect that this one may have had clear plexiglas disks and a prop shaft instead of props. If you ever need a set, it would not take more than an afternoon to produce. Tom
Thanks flyguy. I have seen the plexiglass props-- think I have a P-38 on here with them.
My contact info is on my CW page-- shoot me an email.
scott
Thanks for looking jewels.
If you like trench art be sure to take a look at my other items. I have several other WW2 airplanes as well as some WW1 planes posted on CW.
scott
Thanks midnight and karen.
scott