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Coming Soon: The Pacmin Story
Since 1946, Pacmin Studios has been fortunate to deliver a limitless variety of models to our partners in the aerospace and advanced transportation industries. Our creations have become defining fixtures across the industry, valued by executives and collectors alike. Yet, the history of our studio and the craftspeople who call it home has largely remained…
Read MoreLost Icons: Reviving Historical Aircraft for Alaska Air Group
In our previous post, we shared the story of “The Alaska Project” – a massive architectural installation we took on for Alaska Air Group’s brand new training facility in Renton, Washington. While the majority of the models were designed and constructed using official CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files and artwork provided via Alaska or the Pacmin…
Read MoreLooking Back at the Lockheed Martin JetStar
A little over 68 years ago, Lockheed Martin completed the first successful flight of their now famous JetStar prototype in Burbank, California. The JetStar program began as a response to a request from the United States Air Force for a small utility jet. The demand from the government faded, but Lockheed Martin continued the program,…
Read MorePacmin Studios x The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation: Part Two
In case you missed our last post, Pacmin Studios recently worked with The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation to create custom 1:30 scale reproductions of nine of Mr. Palmer’s aircraft. The Orlando-based Foundation (palmerfoundation.org) supports efforts to improve children’s health, youth character development and nature-focused wellness—all part of its overall mission to continue the Palmers’…
Read MorePacmin Studios x The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation: Part One
“It was amazing to see him in pilot mode- he was happy, at peace and so passionate about flying and engaging with the remarkable people in the industry, from air traffic controllers to the folks on the ground. They were “his people” and he was inspired by the comradery and shared passion.” As Arnold Palmer’s youngest daughter, Amy…
Read MoreGoing Supersonic
Commercial supersonic air travel… the aviation industry’s holy grail. Discovered for a brief stretch of time in the form of the Concorde and then lost once again, the aviation industry has been working for decades to find a way to make regular supersonic flight a reality. It’s an especially exciting time for the Supersonic journey…
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