{"product_id":"1-80-scale-b2707-200-twa-supersonic-passenger-aircraft-building-blocks","title":"1:80 Scale B2707-200 TWA Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Building Blocks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRecreate one of aviation history’s most ambitious unrealized airliners with the \u003cstrong\u003e1:80 Scale B2707-200 TWA Supersonic Passenger Aircraft Building Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed and authorized by \u003cstrong\u003ebru_bri_mocs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003e4,034-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e model brings the futuristic American supersonic transport concept to life with variable-sweep wings, retractable landing gear, a drooping nose, and an intricate internal gear system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloped during the U.S. supersonic transport program of the 1960s, the B2707 was envisioned as a larger and faster passenger aircraft than its contemporary SST rivals. This approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1:80 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e model recreates the distinctive -200 configuration while transforming its most ambitious engineering ideas into functional mechanical features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ambitious American Supersonic Airliner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe B2707 was conceived as a high-capacity passenger aircraft capable of carrying around 300 passengers at approximately \u003cstrong\u003eMach 2.7\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the boldest commercial aviation concepts of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned from Original Aircraft Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe designer used a scanned original B2707 drawing as a reference during development, helping reproduce the fuselage proportions, wing geometry, and distinctive overall profile of the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Variable-Sweep Wings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe model recreates one of the most fascinating features of the B2707-200: its variable-geometry wings. An internal mechanical system allows the wings to transition between swept-back high-speed flight and an extended landing configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronized Mechanical Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA hand-operated crank connects several major functions through the internal gear system. As the mechanism is operated, the wings move, the nose changes position, and the landing gear deploys or retracts, transforming the aircraft between \u003cstrong\u003esupersonic cruise and landing configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Drooping Nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe nose can lower for the landing configuration and rise again for cruise, recreating an important feature intended to improve pilot visibility during lower-speed operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable Landing Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe landing gear is integrated into the synchronized drivetrain and can be extended or retracted through the internal mechanism rather than simply adjusted by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Flight Control Surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeading-edge surfaces, wing flaps, elevators, and the rudder can also be manually adjusted, giving the model additional mechanical detail and multiple display configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Stand \u0026amp; Sticker Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA dedicated display stand is included and forms an important part of the model, allowing the moving mechanisms to operate correctly while presenting the aircraft in flight position. Sticker sheets and installation instructions are also included to complete the classic airline-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBruno Sericano created this \u003cstrong\u003eB2707-200\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tribute to one of the most ambitious supersonic passenger aircraft projects ever proposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than focusing only on the aircraft’s exterior, the design recreates the engineering ideas behind the original concept. The variable-sweep wings, drooping nose, and landing gear are linked through a hand-operated mechanical system, turning the model into both an aviation display piece and an exploration of the B2707’s extraordinary design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LesDiy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49380735942830,"sku":"3755885","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/2232\/3545\/files\/0e1be73c-1349-40f8-9c73-6e1b9defdf93.jpg?v=1789715569","url":"https:\/\/www.lesdiy.com\/en-ca\/products\/1-80-scale-b2707-200-twa-supersonic-passenger-aircraft-building-blocks","provider":"LesDiy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}