Mahogany Models

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.

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 directs our team of master craftsmen in the Philippines, the home of the finest handcarved mahogany aircraft modeling, to achieve a degree of accuracy and detail that no ordinary model maker could hope to replicate. Every piece in the collection has been personally vetted and approved, guaranteeing it meets his rigorous standards for historical perfection.

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

Our Craftsmanship

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

    Personal Consultation

    A one-on-one conversation with Captain Paul Thompson to discuss the aircraft, its story, and exactly what you want your finished piece to represent.

  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 commissioned model is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans and carefully inspected before delivery. Completion time varies based on complexity.

Inquiries

By appointment only.

Each commission begins with a private conversation. Write to us and a member of the atelier will respond within two days.

commissions@mahoganymodels.com

Inquire About a Commission