What makes Scott Nelles' "toy" airplane so special is his ability to recreate a piece of the past through a combination of exquisite craftsmanship and historical context. This handsome cast bronze airplane has 16" wingspan, a spinning propeller and wheels that turn. Originally, the artist wanted to create a plane of his own design, but decided he could not improve on the beauty of the Lockheed Vega of the 1930s. The Vega is a significant part of aviation history as it was the aircraft that Amelia Earhart crossed the Atlantic in and the same model that Will Rogers and his pilot Wiley Post disappeared in. Created with passion and lasting quality, this plane will appeal to the adventurer in everyone. Handmade in Michigan.
$250.00
ITEM NUMBER: 15681
MATERIALS: aluminum, bronze SIZE: 11" L x 16" W x 5" H
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What makes Scott Nelles' "toy" airplane so special is his ability to recreate a piece of the past through a combination of exquisite craftsmanship and historical context. This handsome cast bronze airplane has 16" wingspan, a spinning propeller and wheels that turn. Originally, the artist wanted to create a plane of his own design, but decided he could not improve on the beauty of the Lockheed Vega of the 1930s. The Vega is a significant part of aviation history as it was the aircraft that Amelia Earhart crossed the Atlantic in and the same model that Will Rogers and his pilot Wiley Post disappeared in. Created with passion and lasting quality, this plane will appeal to the adventurer in everyone. Handmade in Michigan.
