Gypsy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 In the "for what is worth" department, I am attaching some pictures of a desk model of an early T-38 Talon that I found at an antique shop in a small town about 30 miles from my home a few years back. Northrop used to give these out in the early `60s to squadron commanders, etc. I saw many on the desks of the flying officers I worked under during my stint as a simulator instructor from 1964 to 1975. I think I gave $25 for it and it stays displayed on a higher shelf in my living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Nice. Isn't that what the astronauts were given - instead of a company car - they got a company T38? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Probably so as they sure flew the heck out of them! Not sure if the flight time was cheaper than flying first class though ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kira Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Very nice, especially for $25. Also very dusty, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 29 minutes ago, Kira said: Very nice, especially for $25. Also very dusty, apparently. Dust? That's what the antique world calls "patina" ??! Yeah, it was a tad dusty but I am really careful wiping it down as the decals are getting quite fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kira Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I have found that a small paintbrush works well as a duster for delicate things. We use 1" around work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 57 minutes ago, Kira said: I have found that a small paintbrush works well as a duster for delicate things. We use 1" around work. I will grab one of my wife's softer craft brushes and use that...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingflyr Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Nice model Bill, if I saw that sitting there in the store I would have snapped it up also. Good Find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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