signals Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I'm wondering where airlines get these models from? https://imgur.com/a/t924Dtb Anyone know of manufacturers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I can contribute 1 or 2 data points. Being in to books, I know of this book on the topic, which will of course have that info, Quote Containing more than 800 photographs, Airliner Models chronicles the use of professionally made airliner models in the marketing of air travel since 1919. For model collectors, the airliner type, makers name, scale, approximate age and the materials used are detailed for each model illustrated. A short history of significant model-making companies is covered. With the onset of online bookings and the closure of airline offices and travel agents, the use of models is fast vanishing forever. The focus of this book is to preserve this fascinating era when models were a significant marketing tool. To ensure that these models, at least in photographic form, survive as a record for future generations, Anthony Lawler has spent eight years assembling the information and photographs to complete this book. https://pacminmodelshop.com/products/airliner-models ---------------------------- And I know there is a collectibles hobby with them, and of this website, which does advertise a maker, http://www.aviationmodels-online.com/index.htm The maker, http://www.conquestmodels.com/ ------------------------------ And that's the end of what I happen to know. Other than there was a maker in Brasil which doesn't make any more; Miniatures Vogelar or something like that was their name, think it stuck with me because it brings to mind the Vogon Constructors in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 20 hours ago, signals said: I'm wondering where airlines get these models from? https://imgur.com/a/t924Dtb Anyone know of manufacturers? Been there! Seen that model! More than once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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