jonesy1275 Posted September 15, 2016 Share #351 Posted September 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted September 15, 2016 Share #352 Posted September 15, 2016 I personally would pass on these too.. Dave Hoover has a real set 3" ( $175.00) here http://www.militaryaviationartifacts.com/wings.htm under Glider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted September 15, 2016 Share #353 Posted September 15, 2016 There's a Blackinton Glider Wing on eBay right now.Is this one OK? http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-RARE-MAKER-GLIDER-PILOTS-WINGS-BLACKINGTON-RARE-/152238587555?hash=item2372207ea3:g:l40AAOSwAuZX1iPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted September 15, 2016 Share #354 Posted September 15, 2016 hard to be 100% sure on those photos, but I fear it is a casting and not a vintage wing. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted September 15, 2016 Share #355 Posted September 15, 2016 Those posts look pretty long for WW2 vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted September 15, 2016 Share #356 Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thwingmarty Posted September 15, 2016 Share #357 Posted September 15, 2016 Listing says they think the pins were replaced, but the edge photos in the listing look like there may have been some casting stubs ground off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted September 16, 2016 Share #358 Posted September 16, 2016 Looks cast from the back for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thwingmarty Posted September 19, 2016 Share #359 Posted September 19, 2016 Bidding is over $300 on this wing with about 20 minutes to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted September 19, 2016 Share #360 Posted September 19, 2016 Hopefully they find this thread and cancel or return it. That's a fair amount to be out. Two people probably just saw the word 'Blackinton' and got excited. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy1275 Posted October 26, 2016 Share #361 Posted October 26, 2016 I've just received this Glider Pilots wing. I was weary when buying it as I couldn't really determine if it was original or a reproduction. The wing is a 3" long pin back with a clasp more akin to a foreign made example. It is feintly stamped Silver. Could I get people's thoughts on it please? Thanks, Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pfrost Posted October 26, 2016 Share #364 Posted October 26, 2016 Sadly, I would say no. These are probably one of the fake JR Gaunt style wings. Very high quality casting of a real wing, but improperly marked. On tell is the use of SILVER rather than the traditional (and legally required) British hallmarking system. If you do a search you will find some interesting discussions. here is one thread: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/131256-3-glider-pilot-wing-possibly-british-manufacture/?hl=%2Bgaunt+%2Bfake+%2Bwing&do=findComment&comment=988640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted October 27, 2016 Share #365 Posted October 27, 2016 What do we think of this Meyer Metal naval aviator wing, chaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted October 27, 2016 Share #366 Posted October 27, 2016 look good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted October 27, 2016 Share #367 Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks, Patrick. I'm guessing late '30s up to WW2? Is $95 a good price or top dollar for such a wing? I know very little about naval wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted October 27, 2016 Share #368 Posted October 27, 2016 Do a search for Meyer Metals on this forum. I think B-17 John said it was trademarked in the 1920's but could have been used much later than that. Rather rare to find NS Meyer and Meyer Metal USN wings, so 95$ isn't a horrible price. I think it is a great wing, myself. Good going! P http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/221059-meyer-metal-navy/?hl=%2Busn+%2Bmeyer+%2Bmetal http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/194938-wwii-usn-meyer-metal-aviator-wings/?hl=%2Busn+%2Bmeyer+%2Bmetal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted October 27, 2016 Share #369 Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks again, Patrick. I'll have a think on it, as I have to factor in international postage and import tax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17Guy Posted October 27, 2016 Share #370 Posted October 27, 2016 Yep, wing is totally fine and the price is a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted October 27, 2016 Share #371 Posted October 27, 2016 Good stuff. I've gone for it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted November 9, 2016 Share #372 Posted November 9, 2016 Hello, I can't make my mind up about this wing. Seemingly English but a bit slapdash on the obverse crest. Also not sure about the fixings on the back giving how they're applied. As ever, I'm hyper-critical in my approach to anything I've not encountered before. Can anyone give a view, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 9, 2016 Share #373 Posted November 9, 2016 I'm not an expert on the theatre made Wings,but I like it. I've seen a few others with the "supersized" fixings.There may be a thread here with some examples IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrost Posted November 9, 2016 Share #374 Posted November 9, 2016 I think it is good as well. I have a similar one in my collection. They show up with all sorts of attaching hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kropotkin Posted November 10, 2016 Share #375 Posted November 10, 2016 Thank you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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