Mahogany Airplane Model

For something to be described as "museum quality", great care and craftsmanship must go into its creation. In the case of a stunning handcrafted mahogany airplane model, the term museum quality barely does it justice, as many proud owners will gladly attest. Delicate process The process of hand carving a mahogany airplane model begins with the selection of a solid block of handsome Philippine hardwood, the same wood used in fine furniture construction. This wood must be carefully kiln-dried to exact specifications - miscalculated drying time could leave the painted mahogany airplane model susceptible to cracking after it's been carved and painted.

Down to the details

Once a suitable piece of wood has been chosen, master craftsmen cut, sculpt, and shape the block entirely by hand using precise blueprints of commercial, military, and civilian aircraft to ensure that every detail, every scale inch of the mahogany airplane model remains true to the original. Once the delicate carving is complete, several coats of acrylic paint are applied by skilled artists. These artists study detailed reference material to ensure that every color, insignia, and serial number of the mahogany airplane model is historically correct. Because these markings are actually painted on to the mahogany airplane model, they resist fading and peeling over time the way stickers and decals can.

In the last step of creating a mahogany airplane model, a dozen or more coats of clear lacquer are applied. The finish of the mahogany airplane model grows more satiny smooth with each layer of lacquer and the surface appears to gain depth, meaning that painted livery such as nose-cone art and aluminum skins look as realistic as possible. Certain types of mahogany airplane models are not painted at all and finished only with high-gloss lacquer. This allows the natural grain of the wood to show through, making the mahogany airplane model a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

The result of the many hours of patient skill and attention to detail that go into making a mahogany airplane model is an exquisite piece of home decor that the most special person on your gift list will be proud to own and display.