Posts Tagged ‘aircraft’
Teaching the World to Fly: The Origins of Cutaway Models
It’s 1945 and the American war machine had finally come to a halt. After four years of complete countrywide dedication to the war effort, the United States was ready to enjoy its hard fought peace. During the war, all aspects of the aviation industry were focused on the military. Aircraft manufacturers were dedicating every resource…
Read MoreNot All Models are Detailed Equally. Why?
To detail or not to detail, that is the question. -With apologies to William Shakespeare * “Why don’t you include more details on your models?”, asked an enthusiastic collector of PacMin models. So, why do some of our models show lots of details and others don’t? Our answer: We respond to our customers’ objectives and…
Read MorePacmin Studios 1/48 Scale G700 models featured at Gulfstream FAA Certification Ceremony
It has been recently announced that Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a subsidiary of General Dynamics, has successfully passed one of the most rigorous aircraft certification programs in the company’s history. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Gulfstream’s flagship, the G700, on Friday, March 29, 2024. Obtaining an FAA certification allows for Gulfstream to begin their deliveries…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: The X-59 QueSST Project Soars Ahead
Lockheed Martin’s X-59 QueSST, a revolutionary supersonic aircraft developed in collaboration with NASA’s Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project, promises to redefine the future of air travel. Since its inception in 2016, the X-59 has captured the imagination of aerospace enthusiasts worldwide with its ambitious goal: to deliver supersonic speed with minimal noise pollution. At the heart…
Read MoreEvolution of Aircraft Paint and Livery Design
Humble Beginnings In the first decades following the invention of the airplane, paint was expensive, heavy, and had poor adherence. For these reasons, airplane manufacturers would leave the exterior of their aircraft bare, or, with minimal markings such as titles or emblems. It wasn’t until after the Second World War that innovations in paint and…
Read MoreMiniatures Part II (Collectors Edition)
In our quest to uncover the secret to humans’ fascination with miniatures, we explored The Remarkable History of the Miniature. In this installment, we’ll look at the motivations of those perhaps most captivated by miniatures—collectors—and see what they can tell us about our own fascination. Why Do People Collect Miniatures? Nostalgia. Miniatures allow the collector…
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