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Posted 3 years ago
scottvez
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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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Cool piece! I'm gonna post my WWI trench art today. Picked it up a few days ago and has amazing story..
Two of my favorite things, the P-38 and brass..... Really nice piece. Particularly like the use of ammunition in the construction.
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
Dang Scott! Thats an impressive collection!
The detailing of this is quite impressive! Very cool!
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.
Thanks dav2. Those shelves are only a small percentage of my collection. I have been collecting for about 30 years and have hundreds of pieces of trench art.
scott
Well I have a longs ways to catch up! I have some (inert) heavy mortar collections. But first piece of trench art for me. Now you got me looking at these planes..
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
Seems to be several options fairly priced..
are some more valuable than others? Whats the most common? Most desirable?
Seems there are modern reproductions too..
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