These F-104 Starfighter wind tunnel models of the inlet cones date from the late 1950 and were acquired at Ames NASA testing facility. The F-104 was an early supersonic aircraft that could reach mach 2 or 1528 mph. Starfighter was developed by Lockheed and often nicknamed ‘The missile with a man in it’ designed by legendary engineer Clarence ‘Kelly’ Johnson founder of the secretive Skunk Works.

These compelling objects are important as they were prototypes used to create and modify the actual aircraft and are a scaled down version that was used and tested. You can see the wires at the opening that were used to record data while testing.

These are sold individually but make a great set and if you would like a stand I can send one with the piece. I think they look great as they are and can stand up as shown. They also make pretty amazing bookends.

The last photo courtesy of NASA —you can see the inlets on the side of the aircraft in the photo

Each piece measures: 10” H x 7” at widest point and 2.25” D. Each weigh around 10 lbs

sold individually

This vintage 3M pelvis phantom was used by a retired X-ray technician and was in his personal collection for many years. These models are used in training and X-ray positioning and calibration. They allow students as well as technicians to run actual tests without exposing the patient. These are such great teaching tools because the student will get an actual X-ray and get familiar with the process before working on a patient.

I gave the piece a good cleaning and buff polish. It has age old scuffs and wear that you would expect for a piece that has been used since the 1960’s. I show what this piece looks like in various light conditions—natural light and a spot light from above. If this piece is displayed with a light above it glows and is a rather dramatic display. It changes throughout the day with different light and the way it travels through the resin is reminiscent of an old classical grecian statue.

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Measures: 17”H x 10”W x 7” D

This wind tunnel model is unusual in that it has the original mounting bar that they used as they were creating the aircraft. From what I have researched it is most likely an X-type model prototype. The model is made of steel and aluminum with signs of bondo type sculpting compound used to shape certain areas as they were testing the aerodynamics. The mounting bar has all the small wires that were attached to the craft to collect data. This model is most likely from the late 1950’s—quite a heavy piece the model and base together weighs 85 lbs. I have acquired other wind tunnel testing components listed separately. All of these came from a collector and were acquired from NASA AMES wind tunnel testing facility.

Last picture shows scale of the model next to a 6’ tall manikin wearing the Apollo LCVG garment ( listed and sold separately)

Measures: Base is 14” x 9.5” x 1.5” H overall height of piece on stand is 44.5”

These catalogs are a nice little overview of my show at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum featuring 23 pieces . The body of work is a nice selection of work over the last 10 years of cyanotype work and a nice collaboration with Tom Schrader the naturalist photographer. Words by Tom describing where he encountered some of these local eagles and owls that he has been tracking for many years. Book will ship USPS priority and its included in the price. A nice premium magazine —52 pages.

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The Great Egret cyanotype is printed on heavyweight watercolor paper and has a light color tint to warm up the sky. The work is part of the cyanotype series that is currently on display at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. This work is framed in a matte white frame and has museum glass to cut out reflection and UV light.

signed and dated on the lower right corner

Measures: 28.5” x42”

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‘The American Bison was taken in the Badlands National Park on South Dakota route 240. The large lone bull was standing on a ridge above the road as it entered a deep ravine close to the northwestern end of the loop road’… T.S

Introducing a new collaboration between myself and Tom Schrader, a naturalist and photographer that has been actively documenting wildlife in the Illinois area and nationally.

The image is printed off a large photo negative on archival 100% cotton rag watercolor paper. The paper is hand coated with the cyanotype photographic solution then exposed / developed, washed and dried. The process of developing the work with UV light creates the unique deep indigo color permanently on the paper and also captures high detail. This is an original photo of the work and each is unique due to the hand coating and washing process.

Measures: 30” x 43”

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This large 34” x 42” survey shows different areas of the moon and is dated on the piece 1960. The large poster is folded in quadrants and is a photographic lunar atlas published by the University of Chicago. Has some aging and crinkles you would expect from the age of the piece but such a good looking piece of lunar mapping.

We do in house framing so let us know if you would like this framed