Boeing 2707-200 1/100 Scale Model SST
Before I sell this guy, I thought I would share some pictures.
The 2707-200 was the winner of a government subsidized program to develope an SST to compete with the Concorde. It would carry over 300 passengers, and fly at Mach 3. This version features variable sweep wings, however, the weight penalty was considered to be to great. The added complexity didn't help either, so the design was changed to feature a double-delta wing that would still allow for a slow takeoff and landing speed, as well as supersonic cruise. For several reasons, the program was canceled before anything besides a mockup was built.
This model was made from resin, in the 1960s, probably either by PacMin, or inhouse at Boeing. No, there is no sticker at the bottom of the base. Being 1/100 scale, it is 3 feet long, and is molded in the supersonic configuration. Unfortunately, in its earlier life, 20+ years ago, someone must have pushed it off the table, because the tip of the nose was broken off. Also, because of its age, some of the decals are coming up. I was going to restore the model, however, I was told that it will lower its value. If anyone has any more info about this model, not the aircraft, please let me know.
Boeing 2707-200 1/100 Scale Model SST
Before I sell this guy, I thought I would share some pictures.
The 2707-200 was the winner of a government subsidized program to develope an SST to compete with the Concorde. It would carry over 300 passengers, and fly at Mach 3. This version features variable sweep wings, however, the weight penalty was considered to be to great. The added complexity didn't help either, so the design was changed to feature a double-delta wing that would still allow for a slow takeoff and landing speed, as well as supersonic cruise. For several reasons, the program was canceled before anything besides a mockup was built.
This model was made from resin, in the 1960s, probably either by PacMin, or inhouse at Boeing. No, there is no sticker at the bottom of the base. Being 1/100 scale, it is 3 feet long, and is molded in the supersonic configuration. Unfortunately, in its earlier life, 20+ years ago, someone must have pushed it off the table, because the tip of the nose was broken off. Also, because of its age, some of the decals are coming up. I was going to restore the model, however, I was told that it will lower its value. If anyone has any more info about this model, not the aircraft, please let me know.