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Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model
Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model

Vic Pastushin Boeing 307 STRATOLINER TWA AIRLINES Ashtray Airplane Desk Model

$ 496.32

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Modification Description: New Port Wingtip, Badge created from original TWA brass tunic button, new support, re-chromed
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Item is in Excellent Displayable Condition. Read Description concerning it overhaul.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Aircraft Model

    Description

    Vintage
    PASTUSHIN Boeing 307 Stratoliner TWA Airlines
    , OVERHAULED. One of the rarest birds to ever be produced and generally the most valued of all the Pastushin creations. The TWA Boeing 307 ashtray model was commissioned directly from Jack Frye, TWA president and is the only non-Douglas aircraft type that Victor Pastushin produced.
    This particular model is well-known in collector circles as the "Phoenix" ashtray model and a went through a very extensive restoration process. The steps are discussed below:
    1)
    The
    Port Wingtip
    was missing and was surgically replaced with a new brass tip (chrome plater's recommendation)
    2)
    The
    Support Arm
    was missing so a new arm was created from aluminum.
    3)
    The
    Ball Mount
    was missing and due the notorious issue of being a loose mount, A
    SANDMAN OVERHAUL
    retrofit ball mount system has been installed and the airplane is positionable as originally intended.
    4)
    The original
    Round Tray
    was missing so an original was located and added to this project.
    5)
    The rare
    TWA badge
    was also missing. We chose to take a different approach and modified a pilot captain's tunic button from 1940 so that it could be mounted, chrome plated and painted to resemble an original.
    6)
    Upgraded
    Metal Propellers and Shafts
    were secured. These are removable for safe transport and reduce the issue of damage while ion display.
    Due to the extreme rarity and the various repair and upgrades, I am happy to discuss and disclose and questions on the model and our procedures. There are incidental small pitting from the original casting in 1940. Shipping includes professional artifact packaging, tracking, insurance and postal charges. We ship exclusively with FedEx Ground so will require a STREET ADDRESS to ship.  GOOGLE
    SANDMAN OVERHAUL
    and hit IMAGES to see past projects for other collectors and museums.
    DO NOT WAIT FOR ANOTHER!
    This is your best chance to acquire a Pastushin 307 in excellent condition....
    EVER!