Avro arrow

[m94x]

Yes, i have seen the replica and spoken with some of the guys that built it. i hope they are able to find a permanent home for it soon. Here's a photo of the master for the Avro Arrow-it's not meant to capture all of the detail that a diecast model would, just the general shape. It remains instantly recognizable inspite of this.

[m94x]

Master for the new Avro casting. Base is also cast with a Canadian flag emblem on top. Very nice for the serious Arrow collector.

[Darryl]

Scott,

Yes, I have also seen the full size mock-up before...last time was at its original home in the Downsview Museum. Hope it finally finds a new home soon.

Ed,

An interesting model. What is the size of this one? Do you have a completed example to show?

[Jcm007]

Apparently the new home is going to be a hanager at Pearson. As far as that miniature is concerned, I like it any idea where to get it or what the cost is going to be?

[m94x]

I'll post a photo of the finished model once it is ready-pricing yet to be determined but I'm thinking around $200 Cdn. These will not be mass produced- maybe a couple of hundred models at most. The polishing of the final product is fairly time intensive.

[grwebster]

What is the scale of the model?
might be some 1/200 collectors interested in one w/o ashtray or stand

[Jcm007]

Well in my case it is two "seperate" animals: (1) Yes I am actively trying to find the ashtray that my grandfather made for Avro as it is very important to me to bring that home. However (2) I am interested in any Avro product but being a pensioner I reserve the right to determine that on a case by case basis as to if I can afford to acquire it or not.

[Darryl]

Yes indeed. That is the dilemma most of us face in our collecting endeavours...whether we can afford the item or not. However, hindsight being 20/20, I certainly wish that I had purchased items that I could "not afford" at the time as, in some cases, I have never seen another example. And, in most cases, the price is even higher now.

Since you are interested in things Avro I will be posting some of my Avro related models in the appropriate sections of this forum as the days go by. I have just posted a Topping model of the CF-100 prototype in the Manufacturer's Models section.

[Jcm007]

Well as the saying goes "all things come to those that wait" It is not Avro related but 39 years ago I saw a radio controlled droid inspired by R2D2 the body was a can of Coke. I was in high school at the time and couldn't afford it. The dealer did let me take photos of it so at least I had photographic proof the toy existed. Well after 39 years of hunting I finally found one this spring with the box. The rc in it is fried but I finally found one !!!!!!!! Sure took long enough

[Darryl]

Ed,

Any updates on the new aluminum Arrow model that is being built?

Darryl