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    Posted 4 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    I have added several P-38 airplanes to my trench art collection over the last few months.

    The construction on the P-38 is well done. The reversed .50 cal fuselage/ cockpit is very unusual and the patina is especially nice.

    This sits atop a Japanese shell base.

    My photos-- don't copy.

    scott

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    1. kwqd kwqd, 4 years ago
      Two of my favorite things, the P-38 and brass..... Really nice piece. Particularly like the use of ammunition in the construction.
    2. scottvez scottvez, 4 years ago
      Thanks!

      Here are links to two display shelves of trench art that I
      already posted on cw:

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/255119-trench-art-display

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/255120-trench-art-display-2

      I really like trench art miniatures.

      scott
    3. jscott0363 jscott0363, 4 years ago
      The detailing of this is quite impressive! Very cool!
    4. Hoot60, 4 years ago
      Richard Ira Bong comes to mind.....
      Richard Ira Bong (September 24, 1920 – August 6, 1945) was a United States Army Air Forces major and Medal of Honor recipient in World War II. He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace in the war, credited with shooting down 40 Japanese aircraft, all with the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter.
    5. scottvez scottvez, 4 years ago
      The planes usually command a lot of interest. They typically bring about $150- $225.

      If you're patient and look you can find them cheaper. I usually add about five a year to the collection and don't pay more than $75, unless it is an unusual plane.

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 4 years ago
      It takes some work to find those priced in the reasonable range.

      The P-38 is the most common and usually carries the most reasonable price.

      Really ANYTHING other than a P-38 is unusual and will carry a higher price.

      Here is a really nice B-17:

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/24431-ww2-b-17-flying-fortress-trench-art-ash

      And of course WW1 aircraft are desirable. Here is one with coin wings:

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/16560-trench-art-airplane-german-wwi-fokker

      As with any collectible of value, reproductions are being made. MOST are easy to spot. I'd be happy to give my opinion on a piece before you spend the money.

      scott

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