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Up for sale is a stunning Bradford Exchange WWII Levitating B-17 Flying Fortress mechanical tribute sculpture. Using hidden electromagnetic technology inside the elegant wood-grained base, the intricately detailed silver bomber plane floats seamlessly and spins mid-air!
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition. The unit has been fully tested and works exactly as intended. The hand-painted plane looks sharp with no missing propellers or cracked tail fin details.
Includes:
- Silver-toned B-17 Flying Fortress plane
- Electromagnetic wood-look base with silvery title plaque
- AC Power Adapter cord
- Original factory box and styrofoam inserts
Will be packaged meticulously to protect the delicate magnetic mechanisms during transit. Perfect center piece for an aviation or history enthusiast!
It can be challenging at first because the target area—known as the "capture zone"—is precise. It usually takes a few tries and a steady hand to get a feel for the magnetic sweet spot.
How to Find the Capture ZoneAccording to The Bradford Exchange Levitation Tips, the easiest method is the two-handed approach:Setup: Place the display base on a firm, completely flat surface and plug it in using the original power adapter.The Grip: Hold the B-17 bomber from underneath with both hands, using a gently firm grip.Lowering: Slowly lower the aircraft straight down toward the center of the base.The Feel: When you get a short distance above the base, you will feel a distinct magnetic pull. Adjust the plane slightly until it feels like it is balancing on its own and beginning to leave your fingertips.Release: Gently move your hands away once you feel the capture zone engage.
Pro-Tips if You StruggleLet it Cool Down: Trying repeatedly causes the electromagnetic coils inside the base to heat up, making levitation much harder. If you do not get it after a couple of minutes, unplug it for 5 minutes to let it cool down before trying again.
Avoid Metal: Keep the sculpture away from metal surfaces, computers, or other strong electromagnetic fields that can disrupt the signal.
