Catchy Title there ? But these are of the aviation type ! Mods I hope this is ok here ?
At the very end of my recent trip to Miami, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, etc. I, with all of my fellow travellers, were invited to view the production facilities of “The Airplane Shop” Miami FLA, both the retail shop and their manufacturing plant ! They make very good quality models for a lot of clients worldwide, some are ‘one offs’ others are to order only ! below are some of my snatched photos from their small but crowded production plant … hope they are of interest ??
Keith 🙂
By: MSR777 - 26th August 2011 at 02:11
MSR777, Spookily I did not see any gulfstream models ! Must have been one of those fleeting moments in my life when your obssesion was not in the forefront of my mind !! :diablo:
Keith 🙂
Aw shucks:(
By: keithnewsome - 25th August 2011 at 22:28
AutoStick. Sorry, cant resist …… been there ….. done that ….. and got the tee shirt ….. 😉
Keith 🙂
By: AutoStick - 25th August 2011 at 22:24
Just checked out their website…they seem to have some good stuff on there , including military & tee – shirts etc !!
By: keithnewsome - 25th August 2011 at 22:01
MSR777, Spookily I did not see any gulfstream models ! Must have been one of those fleeting moments in my life when your obssesion was not in the forefront of my mind !! :diablo:
Keith 🙂
By: MSR777 - 25th August 2011 at 21:48
Thank you “MSR777” ? Do I detect a new identity in there somewhere ?? 😎
Keith 🙂
There’s not much gets past you…….If Atlantic make Gulfstreams….I’ll take two!:)
By: keithnewsome - 25th August 2011 at 21:39
cloud 9. thanks for that nice comment, I enjoy sharing my photos with such nice people ! I am not knowledgeable about Miami, but have scanned their business card (hope thats ok) for you !
As you may or may not know I was lucky enough to do this trip on the Historical Flight Foundations DC7B, and Roger Jarman is secretary of that foundation, also, with his very energetic and knowledgeable, wife runs the Airplane Shop ! which is the link between the two events !
The shop is not far from Opa Locka, I notice they share the same ZIP code !
Hope this helps a little 😉
Keith 🙂
By: cloud_9 - 25th August 2011 at 21:04
Thanks for sharing these pics with us Keith, all are great and its always nice to see something a bit different…
Do you mind telling me where exactly in Miami this place is, I happen to be visiting in October and may look to pay a visit myself if I can (need to convince the girlfriend first though…lol!).:D
By: keithnewsome - 25th August 2011 at 19:20
Thank you “MSR777” ? Do I detect a new identity in there somewhere ?? 😎
Keith 🙂
By: MSR777 - 25th August 2011 at 17:29
Very nice Keith. I’ve been collecting this type of model for some 35 years. It must have been very interesting to see these being made. Thanks for posting.
By: EGTC - 25th August 2011 at 00:54
Some nice noses there 😀
By: keithnewsome - 24th August 2011 at 22:24
Some of those ‘ladies’ have had nose jobs ?????
By: Newforest - 24th August 2011 at 22:06
Got your number then! So you make a habit of collecting ‘well groomed ladies’ as well! Your resume is looking more interesting post by post………………..:diablo:
By: keithnewsome - 24th August 2011 at 21:44
Newforest You have rumbled me ???? Its the smell …. like a well groomed lady who has overdosed on nail varnish early in the morning !!! Actualy that very same thought went through my mind as I posted those last few photos …… Spooky :dev2:
Keith 🙂
By: Newforest - 24th August 2011 at 21:37
I think Keith has a paint shop fetish! 😉
By: EGTC - 24th August 2011 at 21:34
No problem. I enjoy collecting aircraft models 🙂
Yes, thankyou kindly for asking. I am indeed much better now and seem to be staying that way too 🙂
By: keithnewsome - 24th August 2011 at 21:26
EGTC Once again I thank you for your very flattering comments and hope you are still on the mend my friend ?
Keith 🙂
By: EGTC - 24th August 2011 at 20:53
More nice shots there.
By: keithnewsome - 24th August 2011 at 20:35
Thanks gents, yes they are very short of space ! you couldn’t swing a cat in there …. you can see little more of the B52 in the background below …. and a few more of various types !
Keith 🙂
By: Newforest - 24th August 2011 at 08:15
Reminds me of fish in a fish factory. Looks a trifle disorganized, are they short of space? Very interesting report. 🙂
By: Bmused55 - 24th August 2011 at 07:25
I have a cargo 737-300 from them. It’s huge and heavy.
The finer details are lacking, so don’t expect a photo realistic look. But it is impressive on the coffee table or mantlepiece all the same.
Sorry, gotta say it, that BA 757 has the wrong door configuration. Yes, I’m a geek. Live with it!
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