Posted 15 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
This trench art model is unusual due to its large size. The wingspan is 9” and the fuselage is about 8 ½”.
The fuselage is made from two rifle rounds. The wings are heavy shell brass that has been cut and straightened. The wings are embellished with edge scalloping and the German Cross insignia.
The wheels are crude casting from aluminum.
This early war aircraft model was probably made prior to 1916.
Taube's carried out the first bomb attacks of the war on both Paris and London in 1914. Due to its poor maneuverability, the Taube was relegated to use as a trainer within six months of the start of the War.
Scott
Thanks Phil.
The Taube is a great early WW1 airplane. I have several more of this style-- one more posted on CW.
I'd like to see any of your trench art planes-- pls post when time allows.
Scott
They bring good money (even on ebay).
A lot of these come out of the UK-- they were more adept at the "model" making; however, many lose some of the details due to that English habit of polishing!
I have about 10 other early aviation items on CW now-- several other planes, a zeppelin, WW1 prop with clock, WW2 prop pieces, and WW1 airplane fabric.
Thanks tom and Ron.
Thanks vetraio and FineLines.
Thanks again, Henry.
Scott
Thanks for looking and commenting petey, I appreciate your interest!
Scott
Thanks p...!
scott
Thanks for looking dlpetersen!
scott
Thanks vintage-- if you like trench art, be sure to take a look at my other postings which includes many other unusual trench art pieces.
scott