Vintage FLEXIBILE Boeing 707 / 367-80 Factory Model from Wind Tunnel Engineer

Description: Ok so I've seen a lot of Boeing 707 Airliner desktop display models, and a few of the prototype 367-80, known as the DASH 80. Many model makers have produced them since the roll out of the original in 1954. With time and patience (and a good wallet) you should be able to find examples from Topping Models, Pacific Miniatures PacMin, Westway, Verkuyl, Nemoto and Raise-Up as well as others and even rarely an example from Boeing itself. You will NOT FIND another model like this one. Commissioned by a trio of fellow Boeing Wind Tunnel Engineers, this model was crafted by the Boeing Factory Model Shop to be presented as a gift to their retiring mentor and colleague. What makes this model unique is that it was built to celebrate the career of (as told to me) Benjamin A. Cosgrove (1927-2006), who was employed at the company as a Stress Engineer and Structural Unit Chief, working on the B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Stratotanker, 707, 727, 737, 747 and even the 2707 SST Project before retiring in 1993. The fantastic aspect of this model is that it was crafted (my guess out of wood) and then sliced ito pieces before being re-attached using fine wire (again my guess). This construction technique allows the "Segmented" model to "flex", which circles right back to demonstrate what these guys did, aid in the development of construction techniques that accommodated the stress and flexibility that were needed to enter the future of the jet age. Please review the pictures that show the models construction and also the one of my finger giving a gentle "nudge" to show how the model.can be deflected. Also please take into consideration that the model is old and some drooping can be seen in one of the wings. I've attempted to research the three friends who gave this Dash 80 model Ben. I believe that they were- Lowell David Richmond, 1930-2008, a 30 year Boeing employee. James Nisbit, a pioneer of the production of Super Alloys used in the production of the first jet engines used in USAF Military fighters as well as the 707. Albert Ross, 1948-2019, another 30.year Boeing employee. Please review the photos to judge the condition of this model. I believe it is 1:100 scale or close. The placque of loose from the base and tarnished, I did not try to clean it. The model.is mounted to the base by a brass rod which can be carefully detached and will be for shipping. Insurance is mandatory and shipping will be a flat fee of $60.00. Shipping to the continental United States only.

Price: 2400 USD

Location: Haskell, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-09-21T03:21:50.000Z

Shipping Cost: 60 USD