Another option would be to buy (I know, not as challenging as making your own!) an 1:18 model like the #2782 Bambi or a 1:24 model like the Sovereign. The Bambi is made by "Motor City Classics" and the Sovereign is made by "Franklin Mint"
They aren't Tradewinds...but very nice (realistic) models. I have one of each...the Franklin Mint one is out of production, but they often can be found on ebay.
Shari
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64 Airstream, i know that i'm asking a lot, but i really would like to receive the photo you suggested, namely side, front and rear view. As far as dimensions are concerned, lenght and width are more than enough, i can extrapolate other sizes from the photos. Just take your time, i'm not in a hurry, in this moment i'm preparing a diorama of a Land Rover 109 standing by desert dunes in North Africa.
Shari, i was aware of the models you pointed out. As you said, what is most satisfying is to do it by yourself. Buying 'out of the box' is a completely different story. On the other hand, i am absolutely amazed by the wonderful model built by your friend. Very very good craftmanship and excellent details. More than cool.
Shari, any chance i can get more photos and information concerning the fabulous 1949 Trailwind ? i am active in a local modelers forum and members would love to see photos and / or work in progress.
Have a nice day.
Carlo
Hi Carlo - we have common interests in both vintage Airstreams and scale modeling. I also built a scale teardrop camping scene. I'll attach a photo of it. I also have a '59 TradeWind and have made some renderings that I'd be more than happy to share with you. What would be the best way to get them to you?
Send me a PM and we'll figure out how best to get these to you.
Brad
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Carlo,
I agree Pee Wee may be a good source. In the meantime, I'll post side, front and rear shots of our two trailers and dimensions here on this thread within the next day or so. If you'd rather have them emailed, just PM (Private Message) me with your email address.
Carlo ~
I have all of the shots you need on my home computer so I can post them here or email them to you. Send me a PM with your email address or I can just post them here.
Brad
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Carlo,as money-hungry as Airstream is about sueing for using anything A/S, I would be careful about using any kind of drawings for models.They have sued a number of places regarding their logos and likenesses.
I suspect this activity is pointed toward folks who commercially make bits and pieces which are trademarked without a license. Companies have a right to protect their trademarked likenesses from profit making companies. I seriously doubt they would ever hassle a single-off done by a hobbyist.
I know my company didn't really pay attention to this activity until about 10 years ago...especially internationally...and did enforce licenses to hundreds of scale model companies globally. Licenses are worth millions, if you have a product(s) which are reproduced....like an iconic Airstream. It's part of something called "brand equity".
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Here's a few pictures as well as a to-scale floor plan that I have on my home computer. I can take more if you like but its like 100 degrees out there right now. Hope these help.
Brad
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Brad, special thanks for the pictures, appreciate.
Now i will try and see if i can make a model based on these, books and internet. Obviously, my skill is the weak link of the chain......
I like your teardrop trailer, it's always a pleasure to meet people with same interests.
Have a nice day.
Carlo
No, Brad. That's university, i'm just at a primary school.
I'm active in a local forum modellismo.net, you can find something from me in the section 'statico work in progress'.
All the best.
Carlo
Good day to everybody
I live in Italy and i am very interested in Airstream trailers. Regretfully for many reasons it is rather difficult to have one in my country (would you imagine a 30ft twin axle towed by a Fiat 500 ? )
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