BRISTOL M vintage airplane plan, wooden model, vintage aeronautical technical drawing

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Description

This document, visible in the photo, is an old technical drawing for making a model aircraft called "BRISTOL-M." It is an original drawing intended for the construction of a wooden model aircraft, typical of aeronautical model-making practices from the mid-20th century. The drawing is unfolded on a wooden table, revealing a detailed layout consisting of cross-sectional views, structural diagrams, precise dimensions, and handwritten annotations. On the right side, the title "BRISTOL-M" is clearly legible, accompanied by the mention "MAQUETTE VOLANTE" (FLYING MODEL), which confirms the drawing's purpose for a flying, not static, model.

The document features a grid structure, with different parts of the aircraft identified: fuselage, wings, empennage, and various ribs. Several technical annotations are visible, such as "SOUDE-GRES," "MRA," as well as references to scale and materials to be used for manufacturing the parts. The drawings are clear and precise, faithful to the tradition of industrial drawing for model-making. The lines are drawn in black ink on slightly yellowed paper, typical of old or vintage plans.

The sheet presents construction details for each visible element of the aircraft, with handwritten instructions and notes, which attests to artisanal or semi-professional production. No color elements appear; everything is in black and white. The drawing is in good overall condition for a document of this era, although some natural marks related to folding and the age of the paper (slight handling marks and marked corners) are noticeable.

The graphic style and handwritten typography strongly evoke the model-making plans distributed in specialized French magazines from the 1950s to the 1970s. The whole is intended for an audience of experienced modelers looking for precise plans for faithful reproduction of a historical aircraft or a classic model.

This drawing will be perfect for making a Bristol-type wooden model aircraft, both for the actual construction of the model and as a piece of aeronautical documentation to collect or display. The format of the drawing, clearly visible in the photo, is suitable for use on a workbench or work table.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The drawing shows some signs of use related to its age (folding marks, slightly marked corners), but remains perfectly legible and usable for model-making or display.

Did you know? Aircraft model plans distributed in France in the 1950s to 1970s were often published in specialized magazines such as "Modèle Réduit d’Avion" (MRA), which enabled many enthusiasts to reproduce historical aircraft or those of their own design. These plans are now sought after for their documentary value and technical precision.

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