B & W SEAPLANE

Historical Note:    Our B & W Seaplane 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 B & W Seaplane model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane.  The B & W Seaplane model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original B & W Seaplane model airplane.  It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod.  This top-quality B & W Seaplane model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

The B & W Seaplane, also known as the Boeing Model 1, was the first Boeing product. It was named after the initials of its designers, William Boeing and Lieutenant Conrad Westervelt of the US Navy. The first B&W, completed in June 1916, was made of wood, linen and wire. Similar to the Martin trainer that Boeing owned, the B & W had, among other improvements, better pontoons and a more powerful engine. The two B & Ws built were offered to the US Navy, but the Navy was not interested. They were sold to the New Zealand Flying School and became the company's first international sale. On June 25, 1919, the B & W set a New Zealand altitude record of 6,500 feet. The B & Ws were later used for express and airmail deliveries, making New Zealand's first official airmail flight on December 16, 1919.

Scale:    1:32
W/S:      19.5    inches
Lgth:      12.5    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KBABWT                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $209.95