• High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
  • High Flying Models Aircraft Models Bell 47 Large Mahogany Model
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Bell 47B Vintage Closed-Cabin Large Mahogany Helicopter Model

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Benefits

  • Rare Enclosed automotive Cabin Design: Faithfully replicates the earliest production era of civil helicopters, showcasing the short-lived, car-like fully enclosed windshield layout unique to the 1946 Bell 47B.
  • Hand-Carved Premium Mahogany: Meticulously sculpted from genuine, kiln-dried Philippine mahogany wood, providing a solid weight, exceptional structural integrity, and natural grain longevity.
  • Striking Retro Livery: Finished in a polished, vibrant high-gloss red and white scheme with crisp black cockpit framing, paying tribute to the golden age of post-WWII civil aviation.
  • Substantial Tabletop Display: Boasting an impressive 19.75-inch main rotor length and a 15.5-inch body length, this executive-level model commands immediate attention.

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The Bell 47B Vintage Enclosed-Cabin Large Mahogany Model by High Flying Models is a museum-quality tribute to the true dawn of commercial rotary-wing aviation. On March 8, 1946, the Bell 47 made history by receiving the world's first commercial helicopter certification. Before the iconic "soap bubble" canopy became the industry standard, Arthur M. Young's initial production run featured an executive, automobile-inspired fabric and aluminum sheet metal cabin. This handcrafted scale model preserves that fascinating and rare design milestone.

Individually shaped and detailed by master artisans, this solid wood replica highlights the sleek, fully faired fuselage, high-set anti-torque tail rotor, and robust tricycle gear configuration. Standing 11.5 inches tall on its base, the model balances perfectly on a polished, detachable mahogany presentation stand connected via a sweeping metal upright sleeve. It is an extraordinary, highly specific gift for helicopter pilots, aviation history scholars, and elite collectors who appreciate deep-cut historical accuracy.

Specifications:

  • Aircraft: Bell 47B (First-Generation Commercial Layout)
  • Rotor Length: 19.75 inches
  • Body Length: 15.5 inches
  • Height on Base: 11.5 inches
  • Material: 100% Kiln-Dried Philippine Mahogany Wood
  • Finish: Hand-painted premium gloss finish with polished natural wood base
  • Brand: High Flying Models
  • Included: Detachable wooden presentation stand and curved metal mounting arm
Bell 47B Vintage Closed-Cabin Large Mahogany Helicopter Model

$249.00
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