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Heritage Auctions · Sale 7278 · Lot 89495

Curtiss P-40E Warhawk "Flying Tiger" Prototype Filming Miniature from 1941 (Universal, 1979).

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    Lot number

    89495

    Title

    Curtiss P-40E Warhawk "Flying Tiger" Prototype Filming Miniature from 1941 (Universal, 1979).

    Description

    Vintage original WWII-era fighter plane filming model miniature constructed of hollow cast fiberglass, resin elements, metal, and mixed-media components. Expertly built and finished by Greg Jein and his miniature effects team in military olive drab with decal and hand painted badging, metalized spinning propeller, front pipe exhausts and general period embellishment. This is the prototype for John Belushi's "Capt. Wild Bill Kelso" fighter used to test scale and negotiate spin tests using triple guide wires for the Hollywood Boulevard attack sequence in Steven Spielberg's epic war comedy. Measuring 33" x 38" x 8." Missing the cockpit canopy and exhibiting age, production wear and rubbing to paint. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.

    Result

    Sold, $6,875

    House listing

    https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/movie-tv-memorabilia/props/curtiss-p-40e-warhawk-flying-tiger-prototype-filming-miniature-from-1941-universal-1979-/a/7278-89495.s

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