P- 38 Trench Art ashtray

[scottiques]

I have a lot of these and now just add ones that are inexpensive or that have features, I don't already have.

 

I have several P-38 aircraft with plexiglass propeller blades, but this is the first with the cockpit canopy made out of a piece of plexiglass.

 

The craftsman really shows his skill in this one-- the solder line is small and expertly completed.

Ashtray base is 105 shell.

 

Scott

[aznation]

What a nice piece, especially with the canopy.  Congrats!

[USMC_ROB]

Very nice. Always enjoy seeing the elaborate transformations into planes and such. First time I ever saw the canopy made of plexiglass. Thank you for sharing. 

[Kansas Raider]

here is my P-38 trench art

[aznation]

22 minutes ago, Kansas Raider said:

here is my P-38 trench art

 

That's an awesome piece of craftsmanship for sure.  Love it!

[scottiques]

Well done!!

 

Really like that one.  Any idea on "Royal McShea" and his service?

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Scott

[Kansas Raider]

He was part of the ground crew of the 343rd for 2nd Lt. James C. McVey. He is buried In Kechi, Kansas. I wonder how many of these planes he made? Steve

[11thcavsniper]

I picked this one at an Estate Farm sale here in North Dakota in the early 70's. Been on my desk ever since.

[scottiques]

Nice one too!

 

Scott

[dskjl]

simply amazing, luv them all thank you for posting.