Embedded Blanks

Brooklyn Bridge

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From $20.00

Brooklyn Bridge embedded wood blanks

Sierra Clone - 27/64" Blanks
JR Set - 12.5mm Label Cap & Wood Lower blank

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All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

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Out of Stock items can be ordered as more blanks will be made. Expect approximately two week turn around on out of stock items.

The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck height of 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water. The span was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge but was officially renamed the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915.

The Brooklyn Bridge has an elevated promenade open to pedestrians and cyclists in the center of the bridge, located 18 feet (5.5 m) above the automobile lanes. The promenade is usually located 4 feet (1.2 m) below the height of the girders, except at the approach ramps leading to each tower's balcony.[28] The path is generally 10 to 17 feet (3.0 to 5.2 m) wide, though this is constrained by obstacles such as protruding cables, benches, and stairways, which create "pinch points" at certain locations. The path narrows to 10 feet (3.0 m) at the locations where the main cables descend to the level of the promenade. Further exacerbating the situation, these "pinch points" are some of the most popular places to take pictures. As a result, in 2016, the NYCDOT revealed plans to double the promenade's width.

A center line was painted to separate cyclists from pedestrians in 1971, creating one of the city's first dedicated bike lanes. Initially, the northern side of the promenade was used by pedestrians and the southern side by cyclists. In 2000, these were swapped, with cyclists taking the northern side and pedestrians taking the southern side.

Pedestrian and bicycle access to the bridge from the Brooklyn side is from either the median of Adams Street at its intersection with Tillary Street or a staircase near Prospect Street between Cadman Plaza East and West. In Manhattan, the pedestrian walkway is accessible from crosswalks at the intersection of the bridge and Centre Street, or through a staircase leading to Park Row.

Bryant, Kobe Game Played Relics (Los Angeles Lakers)

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These blanks contain game used jersey and game played basketball relics from Kobe Bryant.

Game Used Jersey blanks:

Blanks contain embedded Game Used Kobe Bryant Jersey
These blanks are on the #24 jersey label cast blanks
All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil embossed COA seal.

Game Used Basketball blanks:

Blanks contain embedded Game Used Basketball pieces from Kobe Bryant's rookie season
These blanks are on the #8 jersey label cast blanks
All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil embossed COA seal

Jr Embedded Blank Sets:

Jr Cap blanks are label cast and embedded game used jersey or basketball relic
Jr wood posts from the basketball flooring of The Forum
Jr Cap is 12.5mm

Sierra Clone Embedded Blank:

The blanks are label cast and embedded game used jersey or basketball relic
Wood from the basketball flooring of The Forum make accent rings on the ends of the blank.
Sierra Clone tubes are 27/64"

Double Tube Embedded Blank Sets:

Cap/Upper blanks are label cast and embedded game used jersey or basketball relic
Post/Lower wood posts from the basketball flooring of The Forum

Single Tube Embedded Blank:

The blanks are label cast and embedded game used jersey or basketball relic
Wood from the basketball flooring of The Forum make accent rings on the ends of the blank.

Relics available from Jerseys and Basketballs include:

Kobe Bryant #24 game used jersey
Kobe Bryant rookie season game used basketball
The Forum flooring was removed following the Lakers last season in the arena in 1999.

Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. As a shooting guard, Bryant entered the National Basketball Association (NBA) directly from high school, and played his entire 20-season professional career in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant won many accolades: five NBA championships, 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), two-time NBA Finals MVP winner. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, ranks fourth on the league's all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring lists.

The Forum is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, United States, adjacent to Los Angeles. Located between West Manchester Boulevard, across Pincay Drive and Kareem Court, it is north of the under-construction SoFi Stadium and the Hollywood Park Casino. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Opening on December 30, 1967, the Forum was an unusual and groundbreaking structure. Architect Charles Luckman's vision was brought to life by engineers Carl Johnson and Svend Nielsen, who were able to engineer the structure so that it had no major support pillars. This had previously been unheard of in an indoor arena the size of the Forum.

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Buffalo Sabers - Watch Part Jr Cap

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From $50.00

Buffalo Soldiers Stamp Blank

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~~$20.00~~ From $16.00

C. Alfred "Chief" Anderson Tuskegee Airmen Stamp Blank

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~~$20.00~~ From $16.00

2014 US Mail stamps honoring C. Alfred "Chief" Anderson, paired with a graphic flying Red Tailed Aircraft label

27/64" tubed blanks are for Sierra Clones
3/8" tubed blanks are for Bolt Action pens
Custom Tube sizes available upon request.

All blanks will come with one info card per blank. Info cards are 4" x 6" card stock with heavy plastic shell sleeves for protection.

Charles Alfred Anderson Sr., was an American aviator who is known as the Father of Black Aviation. He earned the nickname "Chief" as chief flight instructor of the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed the 332d Expeditionary Operations Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces. The name also applies to the navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks, and other support personnel.

All black military pilots who trained in the United States trained at Griel Field, Kennedy Field, Moton Field, Shorter Field and the Tuskegee Army Air Fields. They were educated at the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), located near Tuskegee, Alabama. Of the 922 pilots, five were Haitians from the Haitian Air Force and one pilot was from Trinidad. It also included a Hispanic or Latino airman born in the Dominican Republic.

The 99th Pursuit Squadron (later the 99th Fighter Squadron) was the first black flying squadron, and the first to deploy overseas (to North Africa in April 1943, and later to Sicily and other parts of Italy). The 332nd Fighter Group, which originally included the 100th, 301st and 302nd Fighter Squadrons, was the first black flying group. It deployed to Italy in early 1944. Although the 477th Bombardment Group trained with North American B-25 Mitchell bombers, they never served in combat. In June 1944, the 332nd Fighter Group began flying heavy bomber escort missions and, in July 1944, with the addition of the 99th Fighter Squadron, it had four fighter squadrons.

The 99th Fighter Squadron was initially equipped with Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter-bomber aircraft. The 332nd Fighter Group and its 100th, 301st and 302nd Fighter Squadrons were equipped for initial combat missions with Bell P-39 Airacobras (March 1944), later with Republic P-47 Thunderbolts (June–July 1944) and finally with the aircraft with which they became most commonly associated, the North American P-51 Mustang (July 1944). When the pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group painted the tails of their P-47s red, the nickname "Red Tails" was coined. The red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; the P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. During World War II, black Americans in many U.S. states were still subject to the Jim Crow laws and the American military was racially segregated, as was much of the federal government. The Tuskegee Airmen were subjected to discrimination, both within and outside the army.

Carolina Hurricanes - Watch Part Jr Cap

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$65.00

Chicago Bulls - Watch Part Jr Cap

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$65.00

Cigar Bands from Cigars and bourbon Wood barrel staves from Pappy Van Winkle

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From $30.00

Cincinnati Reds - Watch Part Jr Cap

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$65.00

Cleveland Indians - Watch Part Jr Cap

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From $50.00

Watch Face - Made to Order WF-0019 - option 1 ({serial

Comic Books Steampunk Watch Face | Batman | WF-0019

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$65.00

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0025 and themed around your favorite Captain America. These made-to-order pieces bring industrial flair and historical inspiration to custom watch builds.

These watches have not been made into blanks yet. They will be made to order with a two to four week lead time for delivery. Please select your desired comic books watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These comic books watch part blanks will be made similar to the style of those pictured in the group photo below (or in the product images).

We recommend the Jr Cap / Jr Gent 12.5mm tube size for the best fit and classic proportions with these watch dials. They pair excellently with authentic comic and pop-culture theme materials for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our themed material blanks for your chosen comic theme here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

(Sample blanks)

Single Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5mm Cap Only (Most Popular) [Highly Recommended]
Sierra Clone – 27/64"
Cigar – 10mm Upper Tube
Cigar – 10mm Lower Tube
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" Cap Only
Full Size Gent – 37/64" Cap Only

Double Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5 & 10.5 mm tube Set
Cigar / Big Ben – 10mm tube set
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" & 25/64" tube set
Full Size Gent – 37/64" & 15/32" tube set

And other popular kit tube sizes (just note your preference in the order comments or contact us).

Keep in mind that some tube sizes may be too small for the watch face you have selected. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

Background Options for the Watch Face Tube:

Choose either character colors on metal foil (vibrant and thematic) or black carbon fiber (sleek and modern) [$5 per tube upcharge] for the tube surrounding the watch dial.

Pen Kit Pairing Recommendations:

If ordering a two-tube pen kit set, we can pair your watch face blank with a short blank cut from authentic themed material for a perfect match.
Alternatively, we can create a matching steampunk-style lower tube to complement the watch face upper section.

These blanks turn very easily with both High Speed Steel (HSS) tools and carbide tools. We recommend using Magic Juice for a stunning high-gloss shine that really makes the watch face and stadium material pop.

These one-of-a-kind blanks combine genuine comic books watch parts with our premium stabilized materials for a unique, conversation-starting pen.

Explore related items in our Watch Part collection or browse Steampunk options for more inspiration.

Watch Face - Made to Order WF-0024 - option 1 ({serial

Comic Books Steampunk Watch Face | Captain America | WF-0024

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$65.00

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0025 and themed around your favorite Captain America. These made-to-order pieces bring industrial flair and historical inspiration to custom watch builds.

These watches have not been made into blanks yet. They will be made to order with a two to four week lead time for delivery. Please select your desired comic books watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These comic books watch part blanks will be made similar to the style of those pictured in the group photo below (or in the product images).

We recommend the Jr Cap / Jr Gent 12.5mm tube size for the best fit and classic proportions with these watch dials. They pair excellently with authentic comic and pop-culture theme materials for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our themed material blanks for your chosen comic theme here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

(Sample blanks)

Single Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5mm Cap Only (Most Popular) [Highly Recommended]
Sierra Clone – 27/64"
Cigar – 10mm Upper Tube
Cigar – 10mm Lower Tube
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" Cap Only
Full Size Gent – 37/64" Cap Only

Double Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5 & 10.5 mm tube Set
Cigar / Big Ben – 10mm tube set
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" & 25/64" tube set
Full Size Gent – 37/64" & 15/32" tube set

And other popular kit tube sizes (just note your preference in the order comments or contact us).

Keep in mind that some tube sizes may be too small for the watch face you have selected. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

Background Options for the Watch Face Tube:

Choose either character colors on metal foil (vibrant and thematic) or black carbon fiber (sleek and modern) [$5 per tube upcharge] for the tube surrounding the watch dial.

Pen Kit Pairing Recommendations:

If ordering a two-tube pen kit set, we can pair your watch face blank with a short blank cut from authentic themed material for a perfect match.
Alternatively, we can create a matching steampunk-style lower tube to complement the watch face upper section.

These blanks turn very easily with both High Speed Steel (HSS) tools and carbide tools. We recommend using Magic Juice for a stunning high-gloss shine that really makes the watch face and stadium material pop.

These one-of-a-kind blanks combine genuine comic books watch parts with our premium stabilized materials for a unique, conversation-starting pen.

Explore related items in our Watch Part collection or browse Steampunk options for more inspiration.

Watch Face - Made to Order WF-0025 - option 1 ({serial

Comic Books Steampunk Watch Face | Captain America | WF-0025

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$65.00

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0025 and themed around your favorite Captain America. These made-to-order pieces bring industrial flair and historical inspiration to custom watch builds.

These watches have not been made into blanks yet. They will be made to order with a two to four week lead time for delivery. Please select your desired comic books watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These comic books watch part blanks will be made similar to the style of those pictured in the group photo below (or in the product images).

We recommend the Jr Cap / Jr Gent 12.5mm tube size for the best fit and classic proportions with these watch dials. They pair excellently with authentic comic and pop-culture theme materials for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our themed material blanks for your chosen comic theme here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

(Sample blanks)

Single Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5mm Cap Only (Most Popular) [Highly Recommended]
Sierra Clone – 27/64"
Cigar – 10mm Upper Tube
Cigar – 10mm Lower Tube
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" Cap Only
Full Size Gent – 37/64" Cap Only

Double Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5 & 10.5 mm tube Set
Cigar / Big Ben – 10mm tube set
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" & 25/64" tube set
Full Size Gent – 37/64" & 15/32" tube set

And other popular kit tube sizes (just note your preference in the order comments or contact us).

Keep in mind that some tube sizes may be too small for the watch face you have selected. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

Background Options for the Watch Face Tube:

Choose either character colors on metal foil (vibrant and thematic) or black carbon fiber (sleek and modern) [$5 per tube upcharge] for the tube surrounding the watch dial.

Pen Kit Pairing Recommendations:

If ordering a two-tube pen kit set, we can pair your watch face blank with a short blank cut from authentic themed material for a perfect match.
Alternatively, we can create a matching steampunk-style lower tube to complement the watch face upper section.

These blanks turn very easily with both High Speed Steel (HSS) tools and carbide tools. We recommend using Magic Juice for a stunning high-gloss shine that really makes the watch face and stadium material pop.

These one-of-a-kind blanks combine genuine comic books watch parts with our premium stabilized materials for a unique, conversation-starting pen.

Explore related items in our Watch Part collection or browse Steampunk options for more inspiration.

Watch Face - Made to Order WF-0007 - option 1 ({serial

Comic Books Steampunk Watch Face | Harley Quinn | WF-0007

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$65.00

Watch Part Steampunk Pen Blank (Made to Order)

Discover the unique character of our Steampunk Watch Face blanks, personalized with WF-0025 and themed around your favorite Captain America. These made-to-order pieces bring industrial flair and historical inspiration to custom watch builds.

These watches have not been made into blanks yet. They will be made to order with a two to four week lead time for delivery. Please select your desired comic books watch face design when ordering. Some watch faces have multiples available. These comic books watch part blanks will be made similar to the style of those pictured in the group photo below (or in the product images).

We recommend the Jr Cap / Jr Gent 12.5mm tube size for the best fit and classic proportions with these watch dials. They pair excellently with authentic comic and pop-culture theme materials for a cohesive, heritage-themed pen. Browse our themed material blanks for your chosen comic theme here: Stadium Pen Blanks.

(Sample blanks)

Single Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5mm Cap Only (Most Popular) [Highly Recommended]
Sierra Clone – 27/64"
Cigar – 10mm Upper Tube
Cigar – 10mm Lower Tube
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" Cap Only
Full Size Gent – 37/64" Cap Only

Double Tube Size Options:

Jr Gent – 12.5 & 10.5 mm tube Set
Cigar / Big Ben – 10mm tube set
Navigator / Sedona – 15/32" & 25/64" tube set
Full Size Gent – 37/64" & 15/32" tube set

And other popular kit tube sizes (just note your preference in the order comments or contact us).

Keep in mind that some tube sizes may be too small for the watch face you have selected. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

Background Options for the Watch Face Tube:

Choose either character colors on metal foil (vibrant and thematic) or black carbon fiber (sleek and modern) [$5 per tube upcharge] for the tube surrounding the watch dial.

Pen Kit Pairing Recommendations:

If ordering a two-tube pen kit set, we can pair your watch face blank with a short blank cut from authentic themed material for a perfect match.
Alternatively, we can create a matching steampunk-style lower tube to complement the watch face upper section.

These blanks turn very easily with both High Speed Steel (HSS) tools and carbide tools. We recommend using Magic Juice for a stunning high-gloss shine that really makes the watch face and stadium material pop.

These one-of-a-kind blanks combine genuine comic books watch parts with our premium stabilized materials for a unique, conversation-starting pen.

Explore related items in our Watch Part collection or browse Steampunk options for more inspiration.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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From $20.00

Embedded blanks with Consolidated B-24 Liberator metal material.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator, commonly known as the Liberator, is a cornerstone of U.S. Army Air Forces strategic bombing capabilities. Introduced in 1941, this subsonic, four-engine heavy bomber was designed for long-range missions, enabling it to strike distant targets with significant payloads. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1830-65 Twin Wasp radial engines, each producing 1,200 horsepower, the B-24H can carry up to 8,800 pounds of bombs. Its range exceeds 2,100 nautical miles, making it a vital platform for operations across the European and Pacific theaters during World War II.

The B-24H’s versatility is achieved through its high-aspect-ratio Davis wing, robust airframe, and advanced defensive armament, including up to ten .50-caliber machine guns in turrets and waist positions, allowing for effective defense against enemy fighters. A notable component is the aluminum fuselage skin, which provides essential lightweight construction and structural durability. For instance, a section of fuselage skin from such an aircraft, salvaged after a combat loss over France in 1944, highlights the material’s critical role in enduring battle damage and environmental stresses. This skin was later repurposed, reflecting ongoing preservation efforts for historical aircraft parts.

With over 18,400 units built across all variants, the B-24 remains one of the most produced heavy bombers in history. Operated by units such as the 466th Bomb Group from bases like Attlebridge, England, it saw extensive combat in World War II, conducting strategic bombing raids over Germany, Ploesti oil fields, and Pacific targets, delivering critical strikes and supporting Allied campaigns.

These aluminum embedded blanks are crafted from Consolidated B-24H Liberator serial number 42-95203’s fuselage skin, salvaged following its combat loss. The material is certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.

These blanks are embedded with a small piece of the original material from the aircraft. The piece is approximately 1/8” square/round in size. The embedded components are positioned over a starburst silhouette of the aircraft’s outline.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker

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From $20.00

Curtis SB2C-5 Helldiver

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From $20.00

Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat

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Sierra embedded blanks with cloth wing material from the Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

The NC-4 was a Curtiss NC flying boat built in 1917. It was the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. The NC designation was derived from the collaborative efforts of the Navy and Curtiss. The NC series flying boats were designed to meet wartime needs, and after the end of World War I they were sent overseas to validate the design concept.

The aircraft was designed by Glenn Curtiss and his team, and manufactured by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, with the hull built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Corporation in Bristol, Rhode Island.

In May 1919, a crew of United States Navy aviators flew the NC-4 from New York State to Lisbon, Portugal, over the course of 19 days. This included time for stops of numerous repairs and for crewmen's rest, with stops along the way in Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and twice in the Azores Islands. Then its flight from the Azores to Lisbon completed the first transatlantic flight between North America and Europe, and two more flights from Lisbon to northwestern Spain to Plymouth, England, completed the first flight between North America and Great Britain.

The transatlantic capability of the NC-4 was the result of developments in aviation that began before World War I. In 1908, Glenn Curtiss had experimented unsuccessfully with floats on the airframe of an early June Bug craft, but his first successful takeoff from water was not carried out until 1911, with an A-1 airplane fitted with a central pontoon. After World War I ended, Curtis and the Navy had built a set of four identical aircraft, the NC-1, NC-2, NC-3 and the NC-4, the U.S. Navy's first series of four Curtiss NC floatplanes made for the Navy by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. The NC-4 made its first test flight on 30 April 1919.

These blanks are made from original wing fabric from the Curtis NC-4 Flying Boat. The NC-4 is property of the Smithsonian Institution, since it was given to that institution by the Navy after it was dissembled and returned home from its transatlantic flight. As of 1974, the reassembled NC-4 is on loan from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. The material is certified and distributed by Hardin Penworks, LLC. This material is guaranteed to be 100% Authentic.

These blanks are embedded with a small piece of the original material from the aircraft. The piece is approximately 1/8” square/round in size. The embedded components are positioned over a starburst silhouette of the aircraft’s outline.

Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

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From $20.00

Sierra embedded blanks with WWII Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aluminum wing material.

All blanks will come with one COA per blank.
COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal.

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter of World War II, after the P-51 and P-47; by November 1944, when production of the P-40 ceased, 13,738 had been built, all at Curtiss-Wright Corporation's main production facilities at Buffalo, New York.

P-40 Warhawk was the name the United States Army Air Corps gave the plane, and after June 1941, the USAAF adopted the name for all models, making it the official name in the U.S. for all P-40s. The British Commonwealth and Soviet air forces used the name Tomahawk for models equivalent to the original P-40, P-40B, and P-40C, and the name Kittyhawk for models equivalent to the P-40D and all later variants.

P-40s first saw combat with the British Commonwealth squadrons of the Desert Air Force in the Middle East and North African campaigns, during June 1941. No. 112 Squadron Royal Air Force, was among the first to operate Tomahawks in North Africa and the unit was the first Allied military aviation unit to feature the "shark mouth" logo, copying similar markings on some Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 110 twin-engine fighters.

The P-40's lack of a two-speed supercharger made it inferior to Luftwaffe fighters such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 or the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in high-altitude combat and it was rarely used in operations in Northwest Europe. However, between 1941 and 1944, the P-40 played a critical role with Allied air forces in three major theaters: North Africa, the Southwest Pacific, and China. It also had a significant role in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Alaska and Italy. The P-40's performance at high altitudes was not as important in those theaters, where it served as an air superiority fighter, bomber escort and fighter-bomber. Although it gained a postwar reputation as a mediocre design, suitable only for close air support, more recent research including scrutiny of the records of individual Allied squadrons indicates that this was not the case: the P-40 performed surprisingly well as an air superiority fighter, at times suffering severe losses, but also inflicting a very heavy toll on enemy aircraft.[9] Based on war-time victory claims, over 200 Allied fighter pilots – from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, the US and the Soviet Union – became aces flying the P-40. These included at least 20 double aces, mostly over North Africa, China, Burma and India, the South West Pacific and Eastern Europe. The P-40 offered the additional advantages of low cost and durability, which kept it in production as a ground-attack aircraft long after it was obsolescent as a fighter.

These blanks are embedded with a small piece of the original material from the aircraft. The piece is approximately 1/8” square/round in size. The embedded components are positioned over a starburst silhouette of the aircraft’s outline.