Douglas SSB super sonic bomber concept model 23"

[Bill S]

Douglas D-1965

Another potential pricy addition to someone's collection.

 

[archipeppe]

Interesting, did it was a concurrent of the XB-70 contract?

 

[uk 75]

I like the detachable nose upper part to change the nose from inflight to landing mode.
D1965 suggests we are more in AMSA territory.
Lovely model for the serious collector but I have to live with my cheaper Philipino ones.

 

[aim9xray]

FWIW, I am skeptical that this is a Douglas in-house model - some details seem "off" such as the base design. And "1965" is part of a block of Douglas numbers reserved for the Tulsa Division, not Santa Monica where the Model 2229 commercial SST originated. YMMV.

 

[uk 75]

FWIW, I am skeptical that this is a Douglas in-house model - some details seem "off" such as the base design. And "1965" is part of a block of Douglas numbers reserved for the Tulsa Division, not Santa Monica where the Model 2229 commercial SST originated. YMMV.

Looking at the actual model more closely it does look like the mahogany Philipino models in my collection rather than a 1965 Precise/Topping model. It has no blemishes or slight abrasions which a half century even in kind hands leaves.
The stand is also not one I have seen before.

 

[blackkite]

Hi! Douglas supersonic bomber project model.
https://picclick.com/Douglas-SSB-super-sonic-bomber-concept-model-23-143970497394.html

"Douglas SSB super sonic bomber concept model 23" USAF desk top USAF topping SST. not a topping model, assume an in house project, SSB model is unique, one of several models that came from Douglas museum early 80s, concept model very clean, has nose section that is removable for sub-sonic configurationand SS flt, would be a nice addition to a collection, check photos ask questions before biddingthis is an as is sale Condition: Used, All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted, MPN: Does Not Apply, Brand: topping "