"You never really own a PlaneArts - you merely look after it for the next generation"

 

The dimensions of the above model are as follows:

TAIL FIN HEIGHT INCLUDING STAND OR BASE: 12.00 INCHES (30.50 CM)

The plaque or seal you see above is painstakingly hand carved with 3D relief from solid renewable mahogany and is 100% handmade and hand painted by our highly experienced and talented craftsmen. Scaled from an exact blueprint, this piece of detailed hand painted art will be cherished by present and future generations to come. The photographs you see have not been manipulated or digitally edited - they are exactly as the plaque looks in real life, but unfortunately even digital photography cannot do full justice to the look and feel of the plaque!

All the plaques and seals you see from PlaneArts have been produced over the last 20 years in our own British Owned and operated factory in the Philippines and are honed to perfection by our Skilled Master Craftsmen and carefully checked at all stages of manufacture by our dedicated Quality Assurance Team. We promote internationally on eBay to ensure our products get the best exposure worldwide. Due to a high level of demand most models are made to order and take about 6-8 weeks to produce. You will also notice that we offer models often way below the price of other companies advertising on the eBay. We are able do this because of the direct manufacturing and selling basis of our business - models direct from the factory and not from an intermediary or trading / marketing company. All plaques are shipped internationally through DHL or UPS Express Courier (Door to Door worldwide within 3 business days. Fully traceable and insured against damage or loss).

It is our aim to continue to be a "sustainable" manufacturer avoiding the use of man-made materials wherever possible such as plastics, resins or metal in an attempt to reduce our Carbon Footprint and to protect our environment for generations to come. Our models are "works of art" and not to be confused with mass made plastic kits or diecast (die cast) look-alikes. We are proud Filipino's exporting to all parts of the globe and creating employment opportunities in an impoverished part of our country.

If you are interested in what goes into making these models, there follows a summary process schedule and video. Please click on the image below to start the video which will open in a separate page in your browser (the tab on in your browser for this page will still stay open so you can go back to the eBay listing):-

 

PlaneArts Manufacturing Process

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If you do not see the model you require in our eBay Store please message us on eBay with a description and images of what you require including the size or scale of the desired model and we will then do a dedicated listing for you on eBay. Our Customer Service Team will then help you with questions you may have and upon request update you on the status of your order. Our Production Team will work with you personally during construction until your model is ready to taxi on its journey to your own door in its foam fitted heavy duty export packaging.

To watch a video of the professional protective packing of PlaneArts models destined for all parts of the globe, please also click on the image below to start the video which will open in a separate page in your browser (the tab on in your browser for this page will still stay open so you can go back to the eBay listing)

 

Packing Process

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The Iconic USAF Thunderbirds Tail Flash: A Symbol of Precision and Excellence

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Recognition and Legacy:

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