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[wayne556517]

 

[wayne556517]

 

[wayne556517]

 

[wayne556517]

Dear All

Welcome to one of last aircraft releases for WW2 and what a release this is with no less than 4 aircraft on offer and are as follows:



WOW101; The Savoia- Marchetti SM.79 was a three engine Italian bomber that saw extensive service during WW2, it remains the most widely produced WW2 Italian bomber with over 1.300 being built and remained in service until 1952. The SM.79 was easily recognised by its distinctive dorsal hump which housed one of the aircrafts defensive machine guns. Initially developed as a passenger aircraft this low wing monoplane set 26 world records between 1936 and 1939 before war erupted. The SM.79 first saw action with the military in the Spanish Civil War where it performed well and was liked by its crews. Armed with 5 Breda machine guns the bomber was considered heavily armed for an early war aircraft. Initially it started off as a conventional medium bomber but is probably best known as a torpedo bomber where it had some success during the war. The SM.79 could carry 1,200 kilos of bombs or 2 torpedoes, although only 1 was normally carried due to the weight and take off run required for 2 torpedoes. The SM.79 had a crew of 5/6 and with a wingspan of 66ft making it slightly larger than the Junkers 88. The design saw service with the Italian Air Force, the Luftwaffe, Romania, Yugoslavia and the RAF who operated 4 captured types during WW2.

Our 1/32 scale aircraft is priced at $899 plus postage of $150 worldwide and includes LUFT008 footballer, with an initial run of 5 aircraft being produced and all available now, we will make a second batch if demand warrants. We will also be making an extremely limited run of the SM.79 in its civilian airliner guise as per the attached picture, if this is of interest please email us at your earliest convenience.



WOW102; The DFS 230 glider was used in virtually every significant Axis airborne operation during WW2, including Eben Emael, Crete and the rescue of Mussolini. Initially designed as an assault glider capable of transporting 9 men with exit and entry via a side door. The DFS 230 could land almost directly on top of its intended target, thanks to its parachute brake and achieved considerable surprise at Eben Emael when used in this role. Surprisingly the DFS 230 was one of the few armed gliders of WW2 and carried a machine gun on top operated by one of its passengers, another was also placed on the right hand side for the pilot to operate if needed.

The DFS was often a welcome sight for surrounded German troops as its arrival often meant the delivery of fresh supplies and ammunition, it excelled in the supply role particularly in the Demyansk and Kholm Pockets. Although production ceased in 1941 there were sufficient gliders produced to ensure the design saw service right up until the end of the war even supplying Breslau and Berlin in the final days of WW2.

This glider had a wingspan of 72ft and was nearly 37ft long but had a very narrow fuselage. It was not much wider than the humans it was designed to carry, giving it a somewhat streamlined but unusual appearance over other conventional aircraft.

Our 1/32 scale version is priced at $650 plus $150 post and packing, also included in the price is FJ020D our 2 man FJ HMG team. Planned production is planned at 10 pieces worldwide and this item is in stock now.

WOW098; The Messerschmitt BF 109 was designed by Dr. Willy Messerschmitt, who it could be argued transformed aircraft design around the world for a generation. Messerschmitt helped Germany rebuild its Luftwaffe and enabled it to become one of the most potent air forces in the world. The initial prototype first flew in 1935, powered by a Rolls Royce Kestrel V12 liquid cooled engine. The wing was a low wing monoplane design that housed a narrow track retractable landing gear using spring loaded edge slats and manually activated trailing edge flaps. In other words this design allowed the aircraft to fly at high speed whilst retaining low airspeeds required for take-off and landing. Our latest version is a Bf 109E and was the first model to be powered by a Daimler Benz DB601A engine with a rating of just under 1,100 horsepower. The Bf 109 undertook many further improvements as the war progressed with over 30,000 being built, it soldiered on until the final days of WW2 and was flown by many of Germany’s top aces including Galland and Hartmann. Somewhat unusually we have released a 1/30 scale night fighter variant in a distinctive black colour scheme reminiscent of night fighters of the period, this aircraft was based at Koln airfield in 1941 and was used in the defence of the Reich. This is a strictly limited release of 12 pieces worldwide, there will be no further batches of this model made please note and this item is also available now. Luft 014 mechanic with feral cat is included free with this model, which is priced at $499 plus $100 postage and packing worldwide.

WOW091; The Junkers JU 52 nicknamed Aunty Ju or Iron Annie was one of the most successful passenger transport aircraft of all time, its 3 engines and corrugated iron structure creating a distinctive easily recognizable silhouette. The JU 52 flew with over 12 national airlines and operated as a bomber and transport aircraft with the Luftwaffe. It could carry 18 fully equipped soldiers or 12 stretchers in the air ambulance role and was capable of carrying stores under the wings in support of parachute operations. A tow coupling was built into the tail skid to enable the towing of gliders like the DFS 230. Air crews piloting the JU 52 suffered high casualty rates due to its low speed and vulnerability to fighters, it was also an easy target for anti-aircraft fire. During the invasion of Holland 278 JU 52’s were lost or damaged in one day of operations on the 10th of May, this pattern of losses was repeated in Russia and North Africa. However Aunty Ju was considered a reliable aircraft and was well liked by its crews, several being used to transport high ranking members of the Nazi party like Adolf Hitler who used a JU 52 as his own personal aircraft. At present we have 5 models of this aircraft, all available in December. More 1/30 scale variants are planned at some point in the future including Hitler’s transport and a hospital variant. The price of $1500 plus $200 postage reflects the amount of man hours each aircraft takes to manufacture, each corrugated slat being hand carved, you could say this model really is a labour of love.

UK/EU customers please contact us direct for a £ price as the above US $ is not reflective of what you will pay, the above postage will not apply as you are a lot closer to us!

That’s all for this month guys, its unlikely there will be any further WW2 releases this year although we never say never! We are hoping for some WW1 lozenge pattern aircraft to be on display at the London show in December, please drop by and say hello to us at the Maison Militaire stand should you be in the vicinity.

Best wishes The Gunn Team

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Wayne,
I am not into collecting planes ( due to space allowances I must say.....talk to the wife {sm2}) so I tend to see the releases and just admire them.....This time that TGM came out with two classical beasts I have to say I am tempted into collecting.....the Marchetti and the Junkers are two that I since a kid reading Victor loved......but.....I will have to just enjoy the pics again....Congratulations again to the TGM Team...:salute:::salute::
Cheers
Artillery Crazy

Dear All

Welcome to one of last aircraft releases for WW2 and what a release this is with no less than 4 aircraft on offer and are as follows:



WOW101; The Savoia- Marchetti SM.79 was a three engine Italian bomber that saw extensive service during WW2, it remains the most widely produced WW2 Italian bomber with over 1.300 being built and remained in service until 1952. The SM.79 was easily recognised by its distinctive dorsal hump which housed one of the aircrafts defensive machine guns. Initially developed as a passenger aircraft this low wing monoplane set 26 world records between 1936 and 1939 before war erupted. The SM.79 first saw action with the military in the Spanish Civil War where it performed well and was liked by its crews. Armed with 5 Breda machine guns the bomber was considered heavily armed for an early war aircraft. Initially it started off as a conventional medium bomber but is probably best known as a torpedo bomber where it had some success during the war. The SM.79 could carry 1,200 kilos of bombs or 2 torpedoes, although only 1 was normally carried due to the weight and take off run required for 2 torpedoes. The SM.79 had a crew of 5/6 and with a wingspan of 66ft making it slightly larger than the Junkers 88. The design saw service with the Italian Air Force, the Luftwaffe, Romania, Yugoslavia and the RAF who operated 4 captured types during WW2.

Our 1/32 scale aircraft is priced at $899 plus postage of $150 worldwide and includes LUFT008 footballer, with an initial run of 5 aircraft being produced and all available now, we will make a second batch if demand warrants. We will also be making an extremely limited run of the SM.79 in its civilian airliner guise as per the attached picture, if this is of interest please email us at your earliest convenience.



WOW102; The DFS 230 glider was used in virtually every significant Axis airborne operation during WW2, including Eben Emael, Crete and the rescue of Mussolini. Initially designed as an assault glider capable of transporting 9 men with exit and entry via a side door. The DFS 230 could land almost directly on top of its intended target, thanks to its parachute brake and achieved considerable surprise at Eben Emael when used in this role. Surprisingly the DFS 230 was one of the few armed gliders of WW2 and carried a machine gun on top operated by one of its passengers, another was also placed on the right hand side for the pilot to operate if needed.

The DFS was often a welcome sight for surrounded German troops as its arrival often meant the delivery of fresh supplies and ammunition, it excelled in the supply role particularly in the Demyansk and Kholm Pockets. Although production ceased in 1941 there were sufficient gliders produced to ensure the design saw service right up until the end of the war even supplying Breslau and Berlin in the final days of WW2.

This glider had a wingspan of 72ft and was nearly 37ft long but had a very narrow fuselage. It was not much wider than the humans it was designed to carry, giving it a somewhat streamlined but unusual appearance over other conventional aircraft.

Our 1/32 scale version is priced at $650 plus $150 post and packing, also included in the price is FJ020D our 2 man FJ HMG team. Planned production is planned at 10 pieces worldwide and this item is in stock now.

WOW098; The Messerschmitt BF 109 was designed by Dr. Willy Messerschmitt, who it could be argued transformed aircraft design around the world for a generation. Messerschmitt helped Germany rebuild its Luftwaffe and enabled it to become one of the most potent air forces in the world. The initial prototype first flew in 1935, powered by a Rolls Royce Kestrel V12 liquid cooled engine. The wing was a low wing monoplane design that housed a narrow track retractable landing gear using spring loaded edge slats and manually activated trailing edge flaps. In other words this design allowed the aircraft to fly at high speed whilst retaining low airspeeds required for take-off and landing. Our latest version is a Bf 109E and was the first model to be powered by a Daimler Benz DB601A engine with a rating of just under 1,100 horsepower. The Bf 109 undertook many further improvements as the war progressed with over 30,000 being built, it soldiered on until the final days of WW2 and was flown by many of Germany’s top aces including Galland and Hartmann. Somewhat unusually we have released a 1/30 scale night fighter variant in a distinctive black colour scheme reminiscent of night fighters of the period, this aircraft was based at Koln airfield in 1941 and was used in the defence of the Reich. This is a strictly limited release of 12 pieces worldwide, there will be no further batches of this model made please note and this item is also available now. Luft 014 mechanic with feral cat is included free with this model, which is priced at $499 plus $100 postage and packing worldwide.

WOW091; The Junkers JU 52 nicknamed Aunty Ju or Iron Annie was one of the most successful passenger transport aircraft of all time, its 3 engines and corrugated iron structure creating a distinctive easily recognizable silhouette. The JU 52 flew with over 12 national airlines and operated as a bomber and transport aircraft with the Luftwaffe. It could carry 18 fully equipped soldiers or 12 stretchers in the air ambulance role and was capable of carrying stores under the wings in support of parachute operations. A tow coupling was built into the tail skid to enable the towing of gliders like the DFS 230. Air crews piloting the JU 52 suffered high casualty rates due to its low speed and vulnerability to fighters, it was also an easy target for anti-aircraft fire. During the invasion of Holland 278 JU 52’s were lost or damaged in one day of operations on the 10th of May, this pattern of losses was repeated in Russia and North Africa. However Aunty Ju was considered a reliable aircraft and was well liked by its crews, several being used to transport high ranking members of the Nazi party like Adolf Hitler who used a JU 52 as his own personal aircraft. At present we have 5 models of this aircraft, all available in December. More 1/30 scale variants are planned at some point in the future including Hitler’s transport and a hospital variant. The price of $1500 plus $200 postage reflects the amount of man hours each aircraft takes to manufacture, each corrugated slat being hand carved, you could say this model really is a labour of love.

UK/EU customers please contact us direct for a £ price as the above US $ is not reflective of what you will pay, the above postage will not apply as you are a lot closer to us!

That’s all for this month guys, its unlikely there will be any further WW2 releases this year although we never say never! We are hoping for some WW1 lozenge pattern aircraft to be on display at the London show in December, please drop by and say hello to us at the Maison Militaire stand should you be in the vicinity.

Best wishes The Gunn Team

 

[TomNT]

I love that big old Junkers 52, if I had the mulla and space I wouldn't definitely buy it.

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

I'm glad to see that stands are now being used.

 

[lancer]

Beautiful aircraft from TGM, as usual. The SM-79 is just gorgeous and the JU-52 simply looks fantastic. WW2 aircraft collectors are going to be very pleased. The German glider is a brilliant stroke, as well, given the TGM paras that go with it. Terrific releases. -- Al

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

I'm glad to see that stands are now being used.

Most of the medium size warbirds now come with a stand, we could do this for the smaller models if collectors require them and let us know. It would be interesting to hear back and know if there is a real demand for stands.
I think we just assumed most collectors would put them in a display cabinet or on a dio base and not require a stand.
The DFS 230 and SM.79 both come with stands in this release, the JU88, Heinkel 111, ME110, Dakota and B17 have all had stands or will have stands supplied as well please note.

Best wishes Vicki

 

[jazzeum]

I like stands. They give an airier feel to the plane. All my wooden K & C planes (around 20 I think) are on stands, except for three (that's the way I found them).

 

[Mossie]

The SM 79 looks very nice but there are some details that look missing,

These are low resolution pics so it's possibile that I'm wrong but:
- there isn't the Regia Aeronautica insigna in the white cross on the rudder;
- I can't see the door that was positioned in the left side of the fuselage;
- the motto "Ardisco Colpisco Me ne infischio" of the 30 Stormo BT looks missing in the insignia depicted on the fuselage.

Anyway a very nice model, unfortunately it comes late this year....when budget is already gone

Dear All

Welcome to one of last aircraft releases for WW2 and what a release this is with no less than 4 aircraft on offer and are as follows:



WOW101; The Savoia- Marchetti SM.79 was a three engine Italian bomber that saw extensive service during WW2, it remains the most widely produced WW2 Italian bomber with over 1.300 being built and remained in service until 1952. The SM.79 was easily recognised by its distinctive dorsal hump which housed one of the aircrafts defensive machine guns. Initially developed as a passenger aircraft this low wing monoplane set 26 world records between 1936 and 1939 before war erupted. The SM.79 first saw action with the military in the Spanish Civil War where it performed well and was liked by its crews. Armed with 5 Breda machine guns the bomber was considered heavily armed for an early war aircraft. Initially it started off as a conventional medium bomber but is probably best known as a torpedo bomber where it had some success during the war. The SM.79 could carry 1,200 kilos of bombs or 2 torpedoes, although only 1 was normally carried due to the weight and take off run required for 2 torpedoes. The SM.79 had a crew of 5/6 and with a wingspan of 66ft making it slightly larger than the Junkers 88. The design saw service with the Italian Air Force, the Luftwaffe, Romania, Yugoslavia and the RAF who operated 4 captured types during WW2.

Our 1/32 scale aircraft is priced at $899 plus postage of $150 worldwide and includes LUFT008 footballer, with an initial run of 5 aircraft being produced and all available now, we will make a second batch if demand warrants. We will also be making an extremely limited run of the SM.79 in its civilian airliner guise as per the attached picture, if this is of interest please email us at your earliest convenience.



WOW102; The DFS 230 glider was used in virtually every significant Axis airborne operation during WW2, including Eben Emael, Crete and the rescue of Mussolini. Initially designed as an assault glider capable of transporting 9 men with exit and entry via a side door. The DFS 230 could land almost directly on top of its intended target, thanks to its parachute brake and achieved considerable surprise at Eben Emael when used in this role. Surprisingly the DFS 230 was one of the few armed gliders of WW2 and carried a machine gun on top operated by one of its passengers, another was also placed on the right hand side for the pilot to operate if needed.

The DFS was often a welcome sight for surrounded German troops as its arrival often meant the delivery of fresh supplies and ammunition, it excelled in the supply role particularly in the Demyansk and Kholm Pockets. Although production ceased in 1941 there were sufficient gliders produced to ensure the design saw service right up until the end of the war even supplying Breslau and Berlin in the final days of WW2.

This glider had a wingspan of 72ft and was nearly 37ft long but had a very narrow fuselage. It was not much wider than the humans it was designed to carry, giving it a somewhat streamlined but unusual appearance over other conventional aircraft.

Our 1/32 scale version is priced at $650 plus $150 post and packing, also included in the price is FJ020D our 2 man FJ HMG team. Planned production is planned at 10 pieces worldwide and this item is in stock now.

WOW098; The Messerschmitt BF 109 was designed by Dr. Willy Messerschmitt, who it could be argued transformed aircraft design around the world for a generation. Messerschmitt helped Germany rebuild its Luftwaffe and enabled it to become one of the most potent air forces in the world. The initial prototype first flew in 1935, powered by a Rolls Royce Kestrel V12 liquid cooled engine. The wing was a low wing monoplane design that housed a narrow track retractable landing gear using spring loaded edge slats and manually activated trailing edge flaps. In other words this design allowed the aircraft to fly at high speed whilst retaining low airspeeds required for take-off and landing. Our latest version is a Bf 109E and was the first model to be powered by a Daimler Benz DB601A engine with a rating of just under 1,100 horsepower. The Bf 109 undertook many further improvements as the war progressed with over 30,000 being built, it soldiered on until the final days of WW2 and was flown by many of Germany’s top aces including Galland and Hartmann. Somewhat unusually we have released a 1/30 scale night fighter variant in a distinctive black colour scheme reminiscent of night fighters of the period, this aircraft was based at Koln airfield in 1941 and was used in the defence of the Reich. This is a strictly limited release of 12 pieces worldwide, there will be no further batches of this model made please note and this item is also available now. Luft 014 mechanic with feral cat is included free with this model, which is priced at $499 plus $100 postage and packing worldwide.

WOW091; The Junkers JU 52 nicknamed Aunty Ju or Iron Annie was one of the most successful passenger transport aircraft of all time, its 3 engines and corrugated iron structure creating a distinctive easily recognizable silhouette. The JU 52 flew with over 12 national airlines and operated as a bomber and transport aircraft with the Luftwaffe. It could carry 18 fully equipped soldiers or 12 stretchers in the air ambulance role and was capable of carrying stores under the wings in support of parachute operations. A tow coupling was built into the tail skid to enable the towing of gliders like the DFS 230. Air crews piloting the JU 52 suffered high casualty rates due to its low speed and vulnerability to fighters, it was also an easy target for anti-aircraft fire. During the invasion of Holland 278 JU 52’s were lost or damaged in one day of operations on the 10th of May, this pattern of losses was repeated in Russia and North Africa. However Aunty Ju was considered a reliable aircraft and was well liked by its crews, several being used to transport high ranking members of the Nazi party like Adolf Hitler who used a JU 52 as his own personal aircraft. At present we have 5 models of this aircraft, all available in December. More 1/30 scale variants are planned at some point in the future including Hitler’s transport and a hospital variant. The price of $1500 plus $200 postage reflects the amount of man hours each aircraft takes to manufacture, each corrugated slat being hand carved, you could say this model really is a labour of love.

UK/EU customers please contact us direct for a £ price as the above US $ is not reflective of what you will pay, the above postage will not apply as you are a lot closer to us!

That’s all for this month guys, its unlikely there will be any further WW2 releases this year although we never say never! We are hoping for some WW1 lozenge pattern aircraft to be on display at the London show in December, please drop by and say hello to us at the Maison Militaire stand should you be in the vicinity.

Best wishes The Gunn Team

 

[Pauck]

I spotting two new Luftwaffe figurines, fotographer and sitting mechanic.
When we get this figurines?

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

I spotting two new Luftwaffe figurines, fotographer and sitting mechanic.
When we get this figurines?

December release!

 

[Pauck]

December release!

Good news! Thanks for answering.

 

[enricoquinto]

December release!

Excellent news !!! I'm waiting for these new models...