Mahogany Models · The Presidential Collection

The Presidential Collection

The Standard of Quality that Earns a Thank You from the White House.

Our founder, Captain Paul Thompson, personally directed the creation of two of the collection's finest models—Air Force One and Marine One—and sent them to the White House.

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Framed display with a photograph of President Barack Obama and a White House letter of thanks addressed to Paul Thompson
The result: a personal letter of thanks on official White House stationery, signed by President Barack Obama.

For the aviator in your life, a hand-carved work of art that tells their story.

Send us a photo, and we'll capture every marking, every number, and every detail that makes it theirs.

Commissions from $1,975

24-inch model with all personalization and shipping within the USA included. Larger sizes quoted on request.

A favorite group gift for squadrons and crews to give together.

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The Authority

About the Curator

Portrait of Captain Paul Thompson in a dark suit and red tie in front of American and county flags

With over 50 years in aviation, from flying A-7E Corsairs off Navy carriers to a long career as a cargo airline captain, Paul Thompson is the authoritative eye behind the Presidential Collection. He personally oversees our master craftsmen in the Philippines, reviewing progress photos at every stage and directing corrections until each model meets his standards. The Philippines is the home of the finest handcarved mahogany aircraft modeling, and their work achieves a degree of accuracy and detail that no ordinary model maker could hope to replicate.

Institutional

Trusted by NASA and the U.S. Air Force

Our work has earned the confidence of the world's most exacting institutions. From the White House to the nation's space agency, every commission is built with the same uncompromising standard.

Four-foot NASA Pegasus rocket model with U.S. Air Force, DARPA, and Orbital Sciences markings on a display base at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Commissioned by NASA, our 4-foot Pegasus model is now a piece of American aviation history on public display.
Custom C-17 Globemaster III model in U.S. Air Force Dover AMC livery, tail number 00178
A custom C-17 Globemaster III model, built for the U.S. Air Force at Dover Air Force Base.

Gallery

Past Commissions

ST Aerospace airliner model displayed in a modern hangar
ST Aerospace · Hangar
Marine One presidential helicopter model on a dark studio background
Marine One
Air Force One presidential aircraft model on a dark studio background
Air Force One

The Process

The Commission Process

  1. 01

    Share Your Vision

    Send us a photo and tell us what makes this aircraft meaningful. Captain Paul Thompson personally reviews every request.

  2. 02

    Commission Approval

    You'll receive a comprehensive commission brief confirming every detail—from aircraft configuration and markings to display options and engraving—for your approval before production begins.

  3. 03

    Handcrafted & Delivered

    Your model is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans. You'll receive progress photos during the build, and Captain Paul Thompson inspects every stage before delivery. Completion time varies based on complexity.

Inquiries

Start your Presidential commission.

Every great aircraft has a story. We would be honored to help you tell yours. Share the details using the form below, and Captain Paul Thompson will personally review your request and respond within three business days with a quote and timeline.

Prefer email? Write to us directly.

commissions@mahoganymodels.com

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