PACMIN ALASKA AIRLINES MD-83 DESK MODEL PLANE AIRPLANE

VINTAGE 1980 PACMIN PACIFIC MINIATURES 1/144 SCALE ALASKA AIRLINES MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-83 TRAVEL AGENCY TYPE DESKTOP DISPLAY MODEL AIRPLANE.

This auction is for a Vintage 1980 PacMin Pacific Miniatures 1/144 Scale Alaska Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 Travel Agency Type Desktop Display Model Airplane. This rare highly detailed resin, wood and metal professional model airplane, measures approximately 11.00" long x 7.85" wingspan x 2.00" tall. The stand measures approximately 6.50" long x 4.90" wide (varies) x 5.25" tall. I acquired this model and others like it from an estate, of a former Boeing Executive, who lived in Washington state

Important Information About This Model:

This Model is a solid, wood/resin composite material, one piece designed airline executive style mode airplane. The wings, tail and rear stabilizers can not be disconnected from the fuselage. The left wing tip has an ever so slight, very small upward curve to it. The nose of the model has a small smudge/touch up spot on it. No major dings, chips, or paint lost visible via my naked eye, visual inspection. Overall, the model and stand are in Near Mint to Mint condition, for being almost 30 years old. No original box available. I will certainly take care in boxing up this model and stand for shipping.

A Short History of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Series Jet Airplane:

More than 1,100 MD-80s have been delivered since it entered service in 1980. It features commercial aviation's first digital flight guidance system and is available in five models: The MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-88, MD-Super 80, and the smaller MD-87.

McDonnell Douglas designs and produces a variety of aerospace and defense products. It is one of the world's largest space and defense contractors and the third largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft. The corporation was created in 1967 with the merger of the McDonnell Company of St. Louis and the Douglas Aircraft Company of Southern California. Located in Long Beach, the Douglas Aircraft Company is the commercial aircraft component of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. It was founded in 1920 by Donald W. Douglas, and has since delivered more than 45,000 aircraft, including the long line of Douglas Commercial (DC) and McDonnell Douglas (MD) models. The Douglas Aircraft Company employs approximately 11,000 people.

About The Pacific Miniatures (PacMin) Company:

At PacMin, we are committed to producing the world's finest scale models, and the proof of our commitment is in the details. For over 56 years we have been evolving and perfecting our production processes, often defining the cutting edge of our industry. The result of that commitment can be seen in the qualities of our models:

The creation of a Pacific Miniatures model begins with in-depth consultations with the aircraft manufacturer, who provides us with blueprints and detailed technical data. By utilizing our in-house CAD system, we are able to design and generate custom tooling and patterns that are exact and true.

Once the pattern is approved by the airframe company, we engineer the tooling for the reaction injection molding process, which provides for the optimum reproduction of each aircraft's unique designs. The last piece we create is identical to the first, regardless of the number manufactured.

After the initial phase of reaction-injection molding, the precision parts are removed from the mold and undergo a series of critical inspections. We then trim any seams, lightly sand the parts, and assemble them.

The painting process begins with the application of primer in our dust-controlled spray paint facility, providing a smooth base coat. The parts are then water-sanded by hand and reinspected to ensure a blemish-free surface.

From the livery blueprints, we determine the original dimensions of all aircraft markings and scale them to the size and shape of the model. The airline logo, registration number if appropriate, and all components of the paint scheme are entered into our computer graphics system. From these elements we create the decals.

Using a color spectrophotometer, we precisely match the colors of the paint chips provided by the client, determine the proper formulas, and custom-mix inks and paints. Artwork and color separations are now produced for every color and design element. Using a precision press, each color is silk-screened, one at a time, onto high-quality decal paper.

The decals and the model come together in our finishing department, where artisans meticulously apply each element to the model, which now bears several coats of aviation-quality polyurethane paint. The models are inspected for proper detail and receive a final coat of clear polyurethane, which protects the finish and adds a high-gloss sheen.

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