November 2009
This is just a quick update to advertise the fact that Gunthwaite Miniatures are now available from ABC Models in Crewe. Paul at ABC kindly took our figures to Scale Modelworld at Telford and now has the full range in stock in the shop. Full details are set out on our Order page.
The figures continue to be available from Halifax Modellers World, online, by phone and by calling into the shop.
Work on the third release of figures is well advanced and hopefully they will be available early in the New Year. Provisionally, they will be as follows:
Sailors in duffle coats and steel helmets;
Sailors in duffle coats on watch;
Sailors in oilskin coats;
RN Officers; and
FAA Pilots (early WWII)
In addition, the next release should include our first RAF/Commonwealth airmen which are likely to be:
RAF groundcrew; and
RAF NCO pilot (early WWII) and groundcrew
Happy Modelling!
Al
August 2009
Well it’s taken much longer than I
would have hoped but the second release of figures have now been despatched. The
new figures can be seen here and
are available from Halifax Modellers World.
The next release will include Royal Navy (and Commonwealth) sailors in oilskins
and steel helmets. They will also include our first RAF ground crew figures.
Work has also started on some aircrew (within a Fleet Air Arm theme). Work is
also well advanced on a few First World War figures (in 1/72 scale) which we are
quite excited about.
We have been a little amused at some comments regarding the first sets of
figures which have been described "straight up and down" and not in action
poses. However the discerning modeller will have recognised that all of the
figures have been modelled in the active pose of waiting and watching – some of
them partaking of refreshment and a smoke at the same time.
Anyway, enjoy modelling!
Al
December 2008
We have been a little overwhelmed by the positive response to our first release of figures. Hopefully more reviews will be appearing in the modelling press and websites soon.
I recently met with Neil Robinson (Group Editor, SAM Publications) on the basis of providing him with review samples of the first release of Gunthwaite figures. I was very excited to hear about and see the resin conversion bits he’s doing for the Revell 1/72nd scale Vosper MTB to convert it to something more appropriate for Royal Navy service. I was allowed to procure a very nice casting of a Vickers 0.5 MG turret which I will be using in my conversion of the Airfix RAF Rescue Launch into a Motor Anti-Submarine Boat.
Work on the second release of Gunthwaite figures is a little slower than I anticipated. However, progress is being made and I am hopeful that the next release will be available in early 2009, probably February. The new figures will include Navy officers and ratings in shorts, officers in shirt sleeves (long trousers) and ratings in working dress (dungarees).
Work is also in hand on the third release of figures for later in 2009. This will include sailors in oilskin coats and our first RAF figures (on aircraft carrier duty!!).
Finally in this “bulletin” I need to express my thanks and appreciation to Steve Royen. Steve produced the molds and castings for the first release of figures. Due to ill health he has been unable to continue. In my view Steve’s work is outstanding and he has been a considerable encouragement to Gunthwaite Miniatures. I hope you will join with me in wishing him a speedy recovery.
It’s very nearly the festive season. I hope everyone has what they wish for at Christmas and in the New Year.
Al
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