a brass whirlwind on ebay ( wish i was rich..)

brass models

Hi All,
As I understand it they were not all just bakelite,
In the 70’s when researching a crash site, we came across a local guy who was, I think with the ROC and he had a collection of about 50 or 60 , brass models that he had not thrown away at the end of WW2.
When discussing this at work, with an ex Raf Lanc Flt Eng, he recalled that ground crew used to make them when their aircraft were out on ops, as a pastime, as they made many other things.
An Ex RN guy told me on convoys the tiffies made many items to pass away the time.
I have a large brass spitfire, I got in the 70’s but never really got into collecting them.

A link to a site with info on metal models
http://www.mikes-tanks.com/AuthenticastAir.htm

just been reading a few search links, and it some say the original mould masters were made of brass.

But still at £77 it would have been out of my budget.
anyone know what the others went for ?
Cheers
Jerry

I thought the WW2 aircraft reccy models were made from a black material and certainly more accurate?

Bakelite was used to make the two genuine WW2 examples I have with me, that were used by my Grandfather in his trade of Airfield Gunner. Mine are a lot more accurate in detail, and are of a Bristol Beaufighter and a Heinkel 111. They come with predrilled holes to enable them to be hung up so that the black silhouette could be remembered. Can’t quite see how brass examples would be of much use as genuine recognition aids?

Now at 31gbp:eek: and still 3 days 17hours to go:D
I got some old scrap brass and an airfix kit lying around, will make some of these at that price:diablo: :diablo: 😀 😀 😀

Get busy then, can you believe it, £77, hope the buyer isn’t a forum member.

I thought the WW2 aircraft reccy models were made from a black material and certainly more accurate?

Hmmmm…. I have (on loan for photographing) a pair of brass models, a Spit and a Hampden along with a plinth they sit on. The owner got them from his father, Squadron Leader Spencer, who said they were given to him by an erk. Photos later. They’re not for sale though.

Now at 31gbp:eek: and still 3 days 17hours to go:D
I got some old scrap brass and an airfix kit lying around, will make some of these at that price:diablo: :diablo: 😀 😀 😀

e bay

Hi All,
In that case I would be better investing my money in a new pair of glasses.

I must admitt I have also thought of a wooden model , especially living here now.

It actually grows on trees……
and petrol costs 55p a litre..
I sometimes think I time travelled.:D
Cheers
Jerry

That model is by no means a rarity, and similar can be obtained at any Old Warden event, or amongst the airshow tat stalls. Generally marked up at about £10 or thereabouts. I find I have managed quite well without one.

I wouldn,t bother as it looks to be a rather poor sand casting of an Airfix kit.

John

Crikey, have you put on weight…

Hi Jerry…

Brass Whirlwind eh…;)

Might have a go at that, even if it is a bit of an agricultural rendering of Mr Petters P9…:)

Crikey! 😮 On looking at the Beaufighter and the Hampden, its the pride of the bunch…

I have toyed with the idea of having a scale one made in wood… But as yet not been brave enough to ask for a quote…