Vintage Snow Commander S2D aircraft plans – rare technical drawing

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This document, visible in the photo, is an old technical drawing for a model aircraft, titled "Snow Commander S2D". It is a large, hand-drawn folding diagram, showing the detailed structure of a model aircraft, with top and side views, as well as templates for numbered parts. The drawing is spread out on a dark wooden table, revealing yellowed paper, typical of vintage technical documents.

The main title, "Snow-Commander S2D", is written in the upper right, accompanied by the mention "SINGLE-SEATER SNOW RACER / FRANZIZ Jean-Claude – France". Several handwritten technical annotations detail assembly instructions, dimensions of each element, and construction guidelines, notably "SOUDE-GRES" and indications on the wing system and fuselage. Numbered references and hatching patterns indicate different parts of the structure.

The drawing features numerous precise lines: wings, empennage, fuselage, rudder, as well as cut-out shapes for construction. The entire document is written in French, with neat and legible technical writing on the visible side. There are also some signs of wear on the edges of the paper, which attests to its age and handling over time.

The object stands out for its vintage aesthetic, characteristic of aeronautical modeling plans from the mid-20th century. The manual layout and graphic style recall traditional drawing methods before the computer era. This plan, intended for the construction of a miniature aircraft, is a tangible testament to the modeling techniques of the era.

The sheet is presented unfolded, offering a complete view of the details and annotations. No back or other side is visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item and sold as is. Slight signs of wear visible on the edges, paper yellowed by time, but lines and annotations clearly legible on the exposed side.

Did you know? Aeronautical modeling technical drawings were often hand-drawn until the 1970s, with each manufacturer or club offering its own unique models. The "Snow Commander S2D" evokes the style of snow racing planes, a niche discipline in the history of French modeling.

Professional reassurance

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