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For those who are interesting in wind tunnel models, a new model is availbale in the gallery : www.wind-tunnel-models.com.

Above all, please note that the shop will be close from today, Wednesday the 28th, until the end of August. During this time you will be able to reach me via email (contact@comptoir-aviation.com) and by phone also (+33 1660 297 583).

Have a nice vacation !

Wind tunnel models

For several years Aviation Dream has regularly offered wind tunnel models.

Taking into account the rarity of these models as well as the number sold to date, offering these models for sale has become a speciality. This speciality is the result of permanent research, as much for individuals as professionals.

All these models have not necessarily been shown on the site. Although they have been sold, it is interesting to create a window of the most beautiful among them. The permanent research for new models will certainly add to this display, to which you can also contribute!

To view the display : www.wind-tunnel-models.com

     








Decorative item

Just for a change, here is an item with a taste of Holland ; do we really have to say that it comes from a Fokker 27 ?

In fact it is part of the vertical stabilizer on which there is a beautiful insignia in the shape of Pegasus (44.5cm in diameter). This has been delicately drawn and painted and is nothing at all like those rough designs made from stencils that one generally sees in this sort of marking.

It appears that the background here is in black and white, being initially blue and white as one can see in the photo*

underneath. Moreover, this is confirmed by the slight wearing of the white paint through which one can see the original blue paint.

As well as being original, the insignia and the constructor’s markings are in excellent condition!

It is exceptional to have this sort of piece showing the name of the constructor, the type of aircraft and the unit’s insignia, all of it being in perfect condition, correctly cut up and in such a large size (76cm x 134cm) !

Of course it is not part of a fighter, but it is very decorative…

* Photo Joop de Groot, Airliners.net

Part of a rudder of a Fokker F-27 (76 x 134 cm) - Price : Euros 700 (Currency assistant)

     








Aircraft cockpit clock

Here is a cockpit clock which equipped a number of German Second World War planes, whether they were fighters or bombers. The clock is very similar to those from Junghans but also to a Bréguet Type 11.


The clock body has been polished which enhances the look of the case and the different controls, notably the chronometer which is in brass. The rim which is in plastic as well as the clock face and hands are still in their original state.

Whether it is destined to serve as a desk clock or to be part of a control panel for a sports car – which is often the case – this object is acutely decorative with highly original finishing touches !

Borduhr, dashboard clock (Germany, Second World War) with manual wind (3 day reserve) - Price: Euros 550 (Currency assistant)


     

New website release

Summer is here and the site has got a new look !

But don’t be concerned, our faithful customers will still be able to navigate their way around our site; we have just simplified the presentation. The main change that has taken place is the addition of classified adverts and an alert system in the “services” section. Up until now, this was just available for those who had expressly asked for it. Now you can sign up using the online forms available.

It goes without saying that the packaging has changed, but that the most important thing is the content! There are of course new items, but the overhaul of the site has meant they have been postponed…