Welcome to our December aircraft newsletter, the figure release will be on Monday 4th December. All our aircraft are hand carved from Mahogany and can take up to 60 hours to manufacture. Because of this we can only manufacture a few and as such they are limited edition pieces. If you would like a custom built model then please drop us an email and we will happily provide you with a quote. Please note all the prices below are in $, if you are a UK or EU citizen please go to our website wwww.tomgunn.co.uk for a relevant price as shipping costs will be different to those quoted below, mainly because you live a lot closer to us!
WOW155: The Avro 504 was a two seater First World War biplane aircraft made by the Avro aircraft company and under licence by others. Production during the war totalled 8,970 and continued for almost 20 years, making it the most-produced aircraft of any kind that served in WW1, in any military capacity, during that conflict. More than 10,000 were built from 1913 until production ended in 1932.
Small numbers of early aircraft were purchased by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) prior to the start of the First World War and were taken to France when the war started. One of these aircraft was the first British aircraft to be shot down by the Germans, on 22 August 1914. The pilot was 2nd Lt. Vincent Waterfall and his navigator Lt Charles George Gordon Bayly (both of 5 Sqn RFC). The RNAS used four 504s to form a special flight in order to bomb the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance. Three set out from Belfort in north-eastern France on 21 November 1914, carrying four 20 lb (9 kg) bombs each. While one aircraft was shot down, the raid was successful, with several direct hits on the airship sheds and the destruction of the hydrogen generating plant. This hand carved 1/30 scale Mahogany model represents one of the RNAS aircraft flown on that famous Zeppelin raid in 1914 and is priced at $499 which includes worldwide shipping. Limited to 10 pieces worldwide, comes with free figure GW074B pilot climbing into aircraft as per the attached pictures.
WOW159: The Nieuport 11, nicknamed the Bébé, was a French World War I single seat sesquiplane fighter aircraft, designed by Gustave Delage.It was the primary aircraft that ended the Fokker Scourge in 1916 The type saw service with several of France's allies, and gave rise to the series of "vee-strut" Nieuport fighters that remained in service (latterly as trainers) into the 1920s.
During the course of the Battle of Verdun in February 1916, the combination of the Nieuport 11s technical advantages and the concentration of the fighters within the first dedicated fighter units allowed the French to establish air superiority, forcing radical changes in German tactics.
Some Nieuport 11s and 16s were even fitted to fire Le Prieur rockets from the struts for attacks on observation balloons and airships.
By March 1916 the Bébé was being replaced by the improved Nieuport 17, although Italian-built examples remained in first line service longer, as did Russian examples. Thereafter the Nieuport 11s and 16 continued to be widely used as trainer.
Our 1/30 scale Nieuport 11 is one flown by Alvaro Leonardi who was born in Terni, Kingdom of Italy, on 16 November 1895. In September 1915, just after Italy entered World War I, Leonardi served in the Technical Services Department of the Italian military. He was then posted to the 6th Railroad Engineers' Regiment before applying for a transfer to become a pilot.
After initial training Leonardi joined 80a Squadriglia where on 2 May 1917 where he was officially rated as a Nieuport pilot. On 24 May, he scored his first aerial victory. He continued to score throughout 1917 and 1918, posting his eleventh claim on 20 August 1918; though most of his claims were singular, he did share one each with Giovanni Ancillotto and Cosimo Rizzotto.
On 25 October 1918, Leonardi was transferred out of combat, being assigned to 122a Squadriglia. When the war ended, Alvaro Leonardi had flown 140 fighter escort missions with 700 hours flight time and engaged in 21 aerial combats to stake his 11 victory claims. He had also earned two awards of the Silver Medal for Military Valour by the time the war ended.
We have a total of 7 of these hand carved Mahogany models available, all priced at $499 which also includes shipping and GW066 'The Artist' figure or an alternate of your choice if available.
WOW157: The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. Design work started before World War II began, but problems with the engines, metallurgy and top-level interference kept this aircraft from operational status with the Luftwaffe until mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. One of the most advanced aviation designs in operational use during World War II, the Me 262's roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions.
Me 262 pilots claimed a total of 542 Allied aircraft shot down, although higher claims are sometimes made. The Allies countered its effectiveness in the air by attacking the aircraft on the ground or during take-off and landing. Our aircraft is one of the rare two seater variants, these were used to acclimatise new pilots to the ME 262 and also in the training of night fighter crew. This hand carved 1/30 scale wooden Mahogany model aircraft is one of 10 available worldwide and comes with free figure AERO001 German pilot OR alternate figure if no AERO001 available , this superb model is priced at $550 which includes free shipping worldwide.
The Arado Ar 196 was a shipboard reconnaissance low-wing monoplane aircraft built by the German firm of Arado originally in 1936, ostensibly for a requirement by the Kriegsmarine for a new aircraft design for its Capital ships. In 1937 it was selected as the winner of this design contest and thereafter became the standard aircraft for the Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. The plane was loved by its pilots, who found that it handled well both in the air and on the water. With the loss of the German surface fleet towards the end of the war, the Arado's were added to coastal squadrons and continued to fly reconnaissance missions and submarine hunts into late 1944. Two notable operations were the capture of HMS Seal, and the repeated interception of RAF Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley bombers during bomber sorties over Germany. Although it was no match for a fighter, it was considerably better than its Allied counterpart seaplanes, and generally considered the best of its class. Owing to its good handling on water, the Finnish Air Force utilized Ar 196s just for transporting and supplying special forces patrols behind enemy lines, landing on small lakes in remote areas. Several fully equipped soldiers were carried in the fuselage. Our version of the Arado 196 is one of two carried board the Tirpitz Battleship, which was sunk by RAF bombers during WW2 whilst she was moored in Norway. We have a limited number of 5 of these hand carved Mahogany models available worldwide, comes with free figure Aero001 Luftwaffe pilot and is priced at $599 which includes worldwide postage.
We also have 1 only available of the Arado 196 in Rumanian markings (WOW170) which is my favourite of this months releases. If you are interested it is now on our website!
That's all for this year, for more information on these aircraft head over to our website where there are lots more pictures and information on these and other models still available. You can order from our website or simply email us at welcome@tomgunn.co.uk and we will reserve for you. Please remember we have a deferred payment scheme where you can spread payments over 3 to 6 months interest free, just ask for details.
Best wishes and Happy Christmas!
Welcome to our December aircraft newsletter, the figure release will be on Monday 4th December. All our aircraft are hand carved from Mahogany and can take up to 60 hours to manufacture. Because of this we can only manufacture a few and as such they are limited edition pieces. If you would like a custom built model then please drop us an email and we will happily provide you with a quote. Please note all the prices below are in $, if you are a UK or EU citizen please go to our website wwww.tomgunn.co.uk for a relevant price as shipping costs will be different to those quoted below, mainly because you live a lot closer to us!
WOW155: The Avro 504 was a two seater First World War biplane aircraft made by the Avro aircraft company and under licence by others. Production during the war totalled 8,970 and continued for almost 20 years, making it the most-produced aircraft of any kind that served in WW1, in any military capacity, during that conflict. More than 10,000 were built from 1913 until production ended in 1932.
Small numbers of early aircraft were purchased by the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) prior to the start of the First World War and were taken to France when the war started. One of these aircraft was the first British aircraft to be shot down by the Germans, on 22 August 1914. The pilot was 2nd Lt. Vincent Waterfall and his navigator Lt Charles George Gordon Bayly (both of 5 Sqn RFC). The RNAS used four 504s to form a special flight in order to bomb the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance. Three set out from Belfort in north-eastern France on 21 November 1914, carrying four 20 lb (9 kg) bombs each. While one aircraft was shot down, the raid was successful, with several direct hits on the airship sheds and the destruction of the hydrogen generating plant. This hand carved 1/30 scale Mahogany model represents one of the RNAS aircraft flown on that famous Zeppelin raid in 1914 and is priced at $499 which includes worldwide shipping. Limited to 10 pieces worldwide, comes with free figure GW074B pilot climbing into aircraft as per the attached pictures.
Really like this choice of a very early aircraft that was an important contributer to the war but is mostly forgotten. As well as it's important combat record, the Avro 504 was a crucial training aircraft as thousands of pilots learned to fly on this buggy. Always been a closet favorite of mine and TGM has done it's usual great job on it. -- Al
WOW159: The Nieuport 11, nicknamed the Bébé, was a French World War I single seat sesquiplane fighter aircraft, designed by Gustave Delage.It was the primary aircraft that ended the Fokker Scourge in 1916 The type saw service with several of France's allies, and gave rise to the series of "vee-strut" Nieuport fighters that remained in service (latterly as trainers) into the 1920s.
During the course of the Battle of Verdun in February 1916, the combination of the Nieuport 11s technical advantages and the concentration of the fighters within the first dedicated fighter units allowed the French to establish air superiority, forcing radical changes in German tactics.
Some Nieuport 11s and 16s were even fitted to fire Le Prieur rockets from the struts for attacks on observation balloons and airships.
By March 1916 the Bébé was being replaced by the improved Nieuport 17, although Italian-built examples remained in first line service longer, as did Russian examples. Thereafter the Nieuport 11s and 16 continued to be widely used as trainer.
Our 1/30 scale Nieuport 11 is one flown by Alvaro Leonardi who was born in Terni, Kingdom of Italy, on 16 November 1895. In September 1915, just after Italy entered World War I, Leonardi served in the Technical Services Department of the Italian military. He was then posted to the 6th Railroad Engineers' Regiment before applying for a transfer to become a pilot.
After initial training Leonardi joined 80a Squadriglia where on 2 May 1917 where he was officially rated as a Nieuport pilot. On 24 May, he scored his first aerial victory. He continued to score throughout 1917 and 1918, posting his eleventh claim on 20 August 1918; though most of his claims were singular, he did share one each with Giovanni Ancillotto and Cosimo Rizzotto.
On 25 October 1918, Leonardi was transferred out of combat, being assigned to 122a Squadriglia. When the war ended, Alvaro Leonardi had flown 140 fighter escort missions with 700 hours flight time and engaged in 21 aerial combats to stake his 11 victory claims. He had also earned two awards of the Silver Medal for Military Valour by the time the war ended.
We have a total of 7 of these hand carved Mahogany models available, all priced at $499 which also includes shipping and GW066 'The Artist' figure or an alternate of your choice if available.
What can I say? My favorite Allied aircraft of WW1, the Nieuport 11, in very colorful Italian livery. A beautiful little aircraft superbly represented by TGM. A great choice that will pair up beautifully with the previous Italian Spad 7 release by TGM of Francesco Baracca. Good to see the Italian Air Force so well represented. Love that Nieuport. -- Al
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
