From Simulators to Model Making

[T6flyer]

Hello,

Thought I would stop by and let you know what I am up to these days and show off my/our latest creation!

Having given up home flight simulation after the release of the A2A T-6, I am now gainfully employed by Gateguards down at Newquay Airport who build Full Size Aircraft Models for films, TV, Museums and the Military. Having just finished a batch of F-35s for the Royal Navy, our latest product, the Bf109E-4 rolled out of the hangar doors yesterday. Built using original parts as references, it truly is a replica of the iconic German fighter. People even asked us yesterday when was it going to fly!!

Four years in production, so much work and effort has gone into the build. But what the responses that we are getting on various forums and on social media, it looks like this may not be the only one we make. And instead of 4 years, can be as little as 4 months. Today, we finish the wings off on a Spitfire, carry on with a P-51D build and then start a VR Spitfire cockpit setup for America. Even though I may not have a sim at home, least I can still 'play' at work!!!

Hope you all like the photos!

Best wishes,

Martin

[DaveB]

Hmm.. that's my kind of toy

Nice one Martin
ATB
DaveB

[Airspeed]

Good work, and that's a serious understatement!
What price range are buyers looking at, Martin? Tens of thousands? Hundreds?

[T6flyer]

Good work, and that's a serious understatement!
What price range are buyers looking at, Martin? Tens of thousands? Hundreds?

Thanks for the kind words. Are you sitting down? Prices go from about £60K for a basic airframe to £150K for a fully equipped example. It's the time taken to build the aeroplane and the detail that goes into each and every part that justifies the prices involved.

Martin

[FlyTexas]

Stunning! I can picture one of those hanging from my bedroom ceiling now.

Brian

[Elvis Presley]

What I really want to say starts with an f, and ends with, me. That is very very good.
Jim

[Motormouse]

Hmm F-35 for the Navy, well at least yours would be on time and within budget.

They will look nice parked around the deck of the new aircraft carrier while the one flying example GB ltd can afford isnt there.

Ttfn

Pete

[DogTailRed2]

That's a beautiful 109. Is it fibreglass? How much does it weigh?