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wayne556517
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Dear All
This month we have two all new iconic 1/30 scale wooden aircraft models from WW2 that were considered the backbone of the Luftwaffe bomber force and saw action throughout the war in every theatre. With production normally taking 60 hours to make each model, these really are one off master pieces with full interior detail and authentic markings as standard.
The Heinkel 111 was designed by Siegfried and Walter Gunter in 1934 ostensibly as a civilian passenger liner, but in reality the aircraft was intended to provide the Luftwaffe with a fast medium bomber. The mainly glazed Plexiglas nose of the HE 111 gave it a very distinctive and easily recognised look, almost akin to a giant wasp or bee. During the early stages of the war the HE111 performed well but like many German aircraft its weak defensive armament was exploited by the RAF during the battle of Britain. Casualties amongst bomber crews were particularly high but with no suitable replacement the HE 111 soldiered on until the end of the war as a strategic bomber, transport aircraft, glider tug and was even used as an experimental variant to launch the V1 flying bomb whilst airborne. Various airforces operated the HE 111 including the Spanish, Romania, Turkey and China amongst others. The last ones were retired by the Spanish in the 1970's who made a licence built variant, with some of these featuring in the 1969 film 'The Battle of Britain' directed by Guy Hamilton.
The HE 111 was over 59ft in length with a wingspan of 74ft, this makes for a very impressive looking model in 1/30 scale as the attached photos will testify.
Armament consisted of 7 x 7.92mm machine guns with a 2000 Kilo bomb load carried internally, further ordnance could be carried externally. Our model features markings of a Luftwaffe aircraft from Kg53 as it would have appeared during the battle of Britain 1940 with an initial batch of 5 aircraft being available at a cost of $1200 each plus postage and packing.
Comes free with Luftwaffe pilot and lady with umbrella as per the photos.
We will make another batch of aircraft where payment can be made over 6 months if the demand is there, please contact us by email for details.
WOW089 Dornier 17 also known as the flying pencil was a twin engined light bomber designed to be able to outrun enemy fighters. Making its combat debut in the Spanish Civil War, the Dornier was liked by its crews but was considered inferior in performance to the HE 111. The DO 17 usually had a crew of 4 all housed in the same compartment and comprised of a pilot, bombardier and 2 gunners to help defend the aircraft. Production ended in 1940 with the DO 217 replacing the DO 17, however surviving examples carried on serving until the end of the war in various guises. Our model is one of the most well known Dornier 17's that took part in the Battle of Britain. On 26 August 1940 5K+AR was taking part in a raid on RAF bases at Debden and Hornchurch when it became separated from other unit members. A Boulton Paul Defiant is thought to have intercepted it with one of the engines being disabled, forcing the pilot Willi Effmert to make a crash landing on the Goodwin Sands. Two of the crew survived and were imprisoned for the duration of the war. 5K+AR lay underneath the waves for nearly 60 years before it was discovered. In 2010 it was raised from the sea bed and is now being restored by the RAF Museum and will be the only complete example in the world once restoration is complete. The DO 17 was nearly 60ft in length and with a wingspan of 59ft and once again makes this a very distinctive looking model in 1/30 scale. We have an initial batch of 5 aircraft being available now at a cost of $899 plus postage and packing, a further batch will be made available with payment over 6 months if the demand warrants. Please note FJ029 policeman or LUFT021 pilot with fox will be supplied free depending on availability and preference.
That's all for this month folks, we may have some British WW1 aircraft at the end of the month and will advertise these as and when we can.
Best wishes
The Gunn Team
This month we have two all new iconic 1/30 scale wooden aircraft models from WW2 that were considered the backbone of the Luftwaffe bomber force and saw action throughout the war in every theatre. With production normally taking 60 hours to make each model, these really are one off master pieces with full interior detail and authentic markings as standard.
The Heinkel 111 was designed by Siegfried and Walter Gunter in 1934 ostensibly as a civilian passenger liner, but in reality the aircraft was intended to provide the Luftwaffe with a fast medium bomber. The mainly glazed Plexiglas nose of the HE 111 gave it a very distinctive and easily recognised look, almost akin to a giant wasp or bee. During the early stages of the war the HE111 performed well but like many German aircraft its weak defensive armament was exploited by the RAF during the battle of Britain. Casualties amongst bomber crews were particularly high but with no suitable replacement the HE 111 soldiered on until the end of the war as a strategic bomber, transport aircraft, glider tug and was even used as an experimental variant to launch the V1 flying bomb whilst airborne. Various airforces operated the HE 111 including the Spanish, Romania, Turkey and China amongst others. The last ones were retired by the Spanish in the 1970's who made a licence built variant, with some of these featuring in the 1969 film 'The Battle of Britain' directed by Guy Hamilton.
The HE 111 was over 59ft in length with a wingspan of 74ft, this makes for a very impressive looking model in 1/30 scale as the attached photos will testify.
Armament consisted of 7 x 7.92mm machine guns with a 2000 Kilo bomb load carried internally, further ordnance could be carried externally. Our model features markings of a Luftwaffe aircraft from Kg53 as it would have appeared during the battle of Britain 1940 with an initial batch of 5 aircraft being available at a cost of $1200 each plus postage and packing.
Comes free with Luftwaffe pilot and lady with umbrella as per the photos.
We will make another batch of aircraft where payment can be made over 6 months if the demand is there, please contact us by email for details.
WOW089 Dornier 17 also known as the flying pencil was a twin engined light bomber designed to be able to outrun enemy fighters. Making its combat debut in the Spanish Civil War, the Dornier was liked by its crews but was considered inferior in performance to the HE 111. The DO 17 usually had a crew of 4 all housed in the same compartment and comprised of a pilot, bombardier and 2 gunners to help defend the aircraft. Production ended in 1940 with the DO 217 replacing the DO 17, however surviving examples carried on serving until the end of the war in various guises. Our model is one of the most well known Dornier 17's that took part in the Battle of Britain. On 26 August 1940 5K+AR was taking part in a raid on RAF bases at Debden and Hornchurch when it became separated from other unit members. A Boulton Paul Defiant is thought to have intercepted it with one of the engines being disabled, forcing the pilot Willi Effmert to make a crash landing on the Goodwin Sands. Two of the crew survived and were imprisoned for the duration of the war. 5K+AR lay underneath the waves for nearly 60 years before it was discovered. In 2010 it was raised from the sea bed and is now being restored by the RAF Museum and will be the only complete example in the world once restoration is complete. The DO 17 was nearly 60ft in length and with a wingspan of 59ft and once again makes this a very distinctive looking model in 1/30 scale. We have an initial batch of 5 aircraft being available now at a cost of $899 plus postage and packing, a further batch will be made available with payment over 6 months if the demand warrants. Please note FJ029 policeman or LUFT021 pilot with fox will be supplied free depending on availability and preference.
That's all for this month folks, we may have some British WW1 aircraft at the end of the month and will advertise these as and when we can.
Best wishes
The Gunn Team
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I'm totally with you on that one mate. I would grab this bird and all the other big birds (and medium sized birds) that TG made in a heart beat if I had the extra funds to buy them. They are all a work of art and the detail is superb.
Tom
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Stop buying trains and move to planes. ^&grin, Robin.
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Yea I hear you mate we all need to win a Loto to keep up with this hobby ^&grin^&grin^&grin^&grin
Kidding aside it's still much cheaper compare to the KC's He-111 I recall.
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Wayne, TG ought to send you some bucks-off coupons as a reward for helping market their models!
Hey though, next time that you're schmoozing TG/Vicki,
ask her to have another Tiger Moth made.The first one was gone before I could grab it.:redface2:
-Moe
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Great looking plane.
wayne556517
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Wayne, TG ought to send you some bucks-off coupons as a reward for helping market their models!
Hey though, next time that you're schmoozing TG/Vicki,
The first one was gone before I could grab it.:redface2:
-Moe
A plane a year will do for services mate as for "Schmoozing Vicki" I don't have any pull in that area :wink2:
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