NORTHROP ALPHA

Historical Note:           Our Northrop Alpha model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form.  Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted Northrop Alpha model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane.  The Northrop Alpha model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original Northrop Alpha model airplane.  It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod.  This top-quality Northrop Alpha model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

The Northrop Alpha represents a notable point of transition in modern airline design, for it combined features of the past and of the future in a very utilitarian package. The passengers were enclosed in a comfortable cabin, while the pilot remained exposed the elements. The Alpha was the first commercial type to be equipped with rubber deicer boots. A total of 17 Alphas were produced. It began its service on April 20, 1931 from San Francisco to New York with 13 intermediate stops. The entire trip took just over 23 hours. The modern aspects of the Alpha—an all-metal structure, semi-monocoque fuselage, and cantilever wing—were partially offset by the use of a single engine and fixed gear. The Alpha was designed to be a high-performance plane that could carry mail and passengers out of small fields.

Scale:    1:24
W/S:      12.0   inches, 
Lgth:      14.0     inches

Item Number:    TMC-KATE                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Price:    $175.95