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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: Gisbod on May 12, 2016, 12:34:36 AM

Title: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: Gisbod on May 12, 2016, 12:34:36 AM

Hello all,


Just thought I'd share this link to an auction this Friday (13th May) in the UK..

http://www.dominicwinter.co.uk/Catalogues/2016/MAY16/DW%2013.06.2016_Low%20Res.pdf

It may be of interest. The stand out lot is a collection of 48 WW1 props! Estimate is £40-50k  :o but if it doesn't sell as a collection will sell them individually...

There's also a WW1 aircraft vickers gun...

Also some modelling interest too. Worth a look even if you can't quite stump up the £50k   ;D

Guy

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: Gisbod on May 12, 2016, 01:44:04 AM

Ps

Lot 889* WWI Aircraft Models. A fine collection of 1/72 scale model aircraft, each individually handcrafted in wood with rigging and accessories, including aircraft from Great Britain, Austro-Hungary, France and Germany, notably Fokker DII, DVII, Roland DV16, SE5A, Bristol M1, Sopwith etc.
Built by Ian A Melville FRICS. (1928 - 2014), and were made between the 1960s and the late 1990s.
(48) £700-1000

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: Des on May 12, 2016, 07:45:09 AM

Thanks Guy for the link, there are some very unique items for auction, the propellers are an amazing collection.

Des.

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: BigBlue on May 12, 2016, 01:36:57 PM

Thanks Guy, there is some very cool stuff there.  It is worth pointing out that their website has a separate, downloadable catalog for the propeller collection that has some fantastic photos... a really nice reference.

Here is the link for those who wish to grab it: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e6mr15bq4dfqwej/AAAI7Wv76HP3X6f44GpQbYf2a/WWI%20Propeller%20Collection%20Gert%20de%20Leeuw%20at%20Dominic%20Winter%20Auctioneers%2013%20May%2C%20lots%20895-943.pdf?dl=0# (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e6mr15bq4dfqwej/AAAI7Wv76HP3X6f44GpQbYf2a/WWI%20Propeller%20Collection%20Gert%20de%20Leeuw%20at%20Dominic%20Winter%20Auctioneers%2013%20May%2C%20lots%20895-943.pdf?dl=0#)

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: Gisbod on May 12, 2016, 07:35:07 PM

Thanks Chris, I'd missed that. Yes, a useful reference even if you're not buying!

I'd like the Vickers! Not sure I could smuggle that into the house though without the missus noticing... :P

Guy

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: Des on May 12, 2016, 07:41:25 PM

Thanks Chris for the link to the prop sales, great reference material.

Des.

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: boggie on May 12, 2016, 07:44:25 PM

"I'd like the Vickers! Not sure I could smuggle that into the house though without the missus noticing... :P"

Guy
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Oh, I'm not sure about that. Is it not possible your lady would just think you were very pleased to be home.  ;D

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: BigBlue on May 12, 2016, 11:18:10 PM

Well played, boggie, well played. 

Yes that Vickers is cool.  Great auction.  The Hi-Res version of the catalog is very nice as well.

Title: Re: Interesting Auction if you're quick...
Post by: lcarroll on May 13, 2016, 12:11:26 AM

   Beautiful stuff, and the catalogue colour photos are fantastic reference material. Many thanks for your efforts!
Cheers,
Lance