July warbirds (1 Viewer)

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW351 Devastator Our Devastator is also back in stock, limited numbers available!

That's all for this month, we sincerely hope you enjoy the pictures and would love to hear from you if any of these magnificent models appeal to you. They are all now on our website www.tomgunn.co.uk and can be paid upfront or over an extended monthly period. All Gunn Club members qualify for a 5% discount on the website listed price, joining is free so well worth registering. Our figure release will be out early next week for those of you wondering as to when they will make an appearance. Best wishes The Gunn Team

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW323 Helldiver

One of our most sought after models also back in stock.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

RESTOCKS

We have had back into stock an anti shipping Heinkel 177 Greif, loaded down with torpedoes and guided missiles. Priced at $1600 plus shipping with only 2 available.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW402 Pathfinder Avro Lancaster

The Lancaster was a four engined bomber built for the RAF by Avro during the Second World War. First introduced in 1942 it became the main night time bomber used by the RAF for its Western Theatre bombing offensive. Lancasters delivered 608,612 tons of bombs over 156,000 sorties during the course of the war. The long unobstructed bomb bay meant the Lancaster could carry the largest bombs used by the RAF including the 4,000, 8,000 and 12,000 lb blockbuster bombs. The versatility of the Lancaster meant it was chosen to equip 617 Squadron and modified to carry the ‘Bouncing bomb’ designed by Sir Barnes Wallis. The Lancaster had a wingspan of 102 ft and was crewed by 7 men, it was operated by the RAF and various commonwealth air forces, seeing service after the war in various guises. This makes our 1/32 scale model a significant piece in anybody’s collection.


Our latest Lancaster is a special commission for a customer (David Ellis Jones) who wanted to donate one of these models to Surat village in France, where Lancaster ND856 from 83 Squadron was lost after a raid on Givors in July 1944. The aircraft was acting as a Pathfinder for the main bombing force and was flown by Sqn Leader Robert Eggins DFC, a veteran of many bombing missions in this aircraft, Eggins was the godfather of David Ellis Jones who ordered this model. Eggins aircraft is believed to have collided during a tremendous thunderstorm with Lancaster ND527, during a 170 aircraft raid on the railway yard at Givors in France. Both aircraft tried to limp home but crash-landed some 70 miles later near Surat, all crew from both Lancasters died during the crash landings. In July 2014 a commemoration was held in Surat with family and friends of both Lancasters making a trip to attend this event.


We have made three of these 1/32 scale model Lancaster, priced at $1500 plus postage. All figures and accessories are shown for scale comparison purposes and are not included.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW394 Messerschmitt Me.264 Amerika Bomber

The Messerschmitt Me 264 was a long-range strategic bomber developed during WW2 for the Luftwaffe and was designed to be its main strategic bomber. The design was later selected the German Air Ministry for the Amerika Bomber programme, namely a bomber that was capable of attacking New York City from bases in France or the Azores.
Three prototypes were built but production was abandoned to allow Messerschmitt to concentrate on fighter production and the Junkers Ju 390 was selected in its place. Development of the Ju 390 continued as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft instead.

We had three models which were all sold on pre-order to collectors for $2000 plus shipping. If you are interested in ordering one of the superb 1/32 scale models with delivery scheduled for 9 months time, please feel free to drop us a line to discuss purchase options. The figures and accessories are shown for sale comparison purposes only and are not included with this model.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW396 Ki.43 Oscar 'Green & Brown Version'

Our third Oscar was flown by Capt. Miyamaru Masao of the 50th Sentai in Burma 1943. He was credited with 8 victories before his death in 1944.
We have two models available, priced at $599 per model plus shipping. The figures and mats are shown for scale reference purposes only and are not included.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW397 Ki.43 Oscar 'Green Version'

The second of our Oscars, this one was part of the 59th Sentai and was flown by Cpt.Shigeo Nango (15 victories).
We have two models available, priced at $599 plus shipping. The figures and mats are shown for scale reference purposes only and are not included.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

WOW398 Kawasaki Ki.43 Oscar 'Kamikaze' Version

The Ki-43 was a single-engine land-based tactical fighter used by the Japanese army air force during WW2.

The Allied reporting name was "Oscar", but it was often called the "Army Zero" by American pilots because it bore a certain resemblance to the A6M Zero, the Imperial Japanese Navy's counterpart to the Ki-43. Both aircraft had generally similar layout and lines, and also used essentially the same engine, with similar round cowlings and bubble type canopies (the Oscar's being distinctly smaller and having much less framing than the A6M). While relatively easy for a trained eye to tell apart with the "finer" lines of the Ki-43's fuselage – especially towards the tail and more tapered wing planform; in the heat of battle, given the brief glimpses and distraction of combat, Allied aviators frequently made mistakes in enemy aircraft identification in the heat of a dogfight, reportedly having fought "Zeros" in areas where there were no Navy fighters.

Like the Zero, the radial-engined Ki-43 was light and easy to fly and became legendary for its combat performance in East Asia in the early years of the war. It could outmaneuver any opponent, but did not initially have armor or self sealing fuel tanks, and its armament was poor until its final version, which was produced as late as 1945. Allied pilots often reported that the nimble Ki-43s were difficult targets but burned easily or broke apart with few hits.

Total production amounted to 5,919 aircraft. Many of these were used during the last months of the war for kamikaze missions against the American fleet. Our 1/30 scale hand carved Mahogany model measures 29cm in length and has a 36cm wingspan. This blue Oscar belonged to the 20th Sentai (1st Chutai) and like many of the units aircraft took part in Kamikaze attacks against the Allied fleet off Okinawa in 1945.

We have two models available, priced at $599 plus shipping. The figures and mats are shown for scale reference purposes only and are not included.

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

Dear All,
Welcome to our July 2022 Aircraft newsletter featuring a new selection of our latest warbirds.

A big thank you to Mark Dyer and others who assisted in the research and development of these models, it really has been invaluable. We could not do it without you Mark!

All our aircraft now come with their own stands and can be displayed in flying mode if required.

 

[henryderachte]

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Dear All,
Welcome to our July 2022 Aircraft newsletter featuring a new selection of our latest warbirds.

A big thank you to Mark Dyer and others who assisted in the research and development of these models, it really has been invaluable. We could not do it without you Mark!

All our aircraft now come with their own stands and can be displayed in flying mode if required.

Which aircraft can we exspect next? Will there be a Short Stirling soon?

 

[Gunn Miniatures]

Which aircraft can we expect next? Will there be a Short Stirling soon?

We have a Stirling on order but its not ready yet, we can expect some P-38 Lightnings in the next batch of planes and a few other surprises!

 

[jason foote]

Your planes are magnificent. I am so glad i dont collect them. I would get addicted and be broke!