Woodsy, seeing your old post about JFK reminded me of what I had in my bedroom as a young 'un back in '65!
Here you can see a model of PT-109 as well as JFK sitting on his rocker in front of the fireplace that - I'm guessing - was meant to be in the Oval Office.
BTW both models were pretty poorly done as I recall. I used that horrible gloopy Testor's so-called 'flesh' paint for his face and he looked like a zombie hahahaha
Cheers
Ed
Nevada
USA
Hard to imagine that JFK was such a cultural icon, he warranted his own plastic model kit, along with Godzilla and Frankenstein! Too bad LBJ and the CIA saw fit to do him in!
ReplyDeleteAurora added to his myth I reckon Zigg!
Deleteunless you had actually lived through those times, it's hard for anyone today to fully comprehend the respect, admiration, and wonderment at his accomplishments that the country generally felt about him at the time. Our totally self-absorbed cancel culture has caused everyone to be proud of only their little itty bitty accomplishments and to heck with what anyone else has done! And heaven forbid if you're not perfect in the eyes of the public. Our heroes have become ourselves!
DeleteActually, there are two JFK models in that photo. The JFK in his rocking chair in the White House office is the kit by Aurora from 1965. The other model is PT-109, the torpedo boat that young Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kennedy commanded in WW2, and is probably the Revell kit from 1963. Note that the Aurora kit of the President has a picture on the wall, above the fireplace, and this also shows the PT-109.
ReplyDeleteFascinating Paul, really. I think Ed got both models for that reason as a kid. Great connection and a neat story!
Deletewhile we're at it guys - can anyone identify that futuristic car on the shelf with the ceramic eagle?
ReplyDeleteLooks like FAB1!
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