Twin-tailed Vigilante Model on Ebay

[elmayerle]

Stumbled across this one. If I had the spare cash, I would grab it but not in a position to do so at the moment. I'm definitely saving the pictures, though.

topping precise A3 A5 Vigilante 21" twin tail north american desk top model NAVY | eBay

Is in very good condition, concept model,would be a nice addition to a collection, reserve the right to. this is an as is sale.

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[apparition13]

Is it just me or do the model's twin stabilizers look more canted than the mockup's?

 

[Orionblamblam]

Is it just me or do the model's twin stabilizers look more canted than the mockup's?

A subject matter expert I showed these to suggests that these models (two "VFX" models by the same seller) do not look authentic.

 

[elmayerle]

Is it just me or do the model's twin stabilizers look more canted than the mockup's?

Yes, they do to me, too. One reason I am not dropping that much money on one.

 

[bercr]

Is it just me or do the model's twin stabilizers look more canted than the mockup's?

A subject matter expert I showed these to suggests that these models (two "VFX" models by the same seller) do not look authentic.

I agree... Not look authentic at all.

 

[TomcatViP]

Still, what a gorgeous design!

 

[Orionblamblam]

From the display model expert I contacted:
1) The descriptions do *not* say that these are actual unmodified vintage factory display models
2) "obvious tell is the General Dynamic triangle stand on what purports to be an NAA concept."
3) The seller is known
4) "The NAA Columbus and L.A. model shops always put the NAA eagle logo on the models bases. His do not have those."
5) "a key to ID’ing true model shop products are the edges, especially around engine intakes and exhaust nozzles. Model shops take pride in thin edges."

The expert believes these are fakes. Whether that means brand-new, all-new resin castings, or highly modified vintage Topping models, I don't know. I would guess that these are recasts of vintage models with modifications.