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Robert E. Lee
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I am so disappointed with the new Union figures. I was hoping that King and Country if anyone could show the ferocity of the conflict like companys such as Britains. The poses are so incredibly boring and static that it seems like they are abouut to fall asleap in the middle of the battle. And why did Andy choose to do chasseurs? He should have chose to make a regiment that can be used in a wide range of dioramas and displays. Also, I doubt those fancy uniforms would hold up through hard hard fighting and marching. I may be wrong so I'd like UK Reb to correct me if so but everyone wearing next to pristine Chasseur uniforms without peices of standerd infantry wear isn't entirely accurate.
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DISPATCHES
MAY 2008
Welcome to the “Merry Month of May” and this month’s “DISPATCHES”… As usual a few surprises and, I hope, pleasant ones at that!
So, here goes…
1. AVAILABLE THIS MONTH OF MAY
a) “Remember The Alamo!”
These latest additions add extra “depth” and detail to this series plus bring in a couple of famous personalities…
RTA035 “General Manuel Castrillon”
One of Santa Anna’s generals… this mounted figure observes the action through his telescope.
RTA036 “Mexican Soldier with Ladder”
Running forward this “soldado” carries his own ladder.
RTA037 “Wounded Mexican”
This poor soldier has been brought to his knees either by grape-shot or a well-aimed musket ball.
RTA038 “Fighting Duo #1 — James McGee, Ireland”
The first of these dueling doubles… the enemy are already over the wall and it’s a fight to the death!
RTA039 “Naval Cannon & Musket Set — William Wells, GA & George W. Tumlinson, MO”
Many of the artillery pieces used in the Alamo were “dismounted” ship’s cannon… this set comes with two gunners (one wounded) and an extra Musket, satchel and powder horn.
RTA040 “Swinging Rifle — James Buchanan, AL”
Either out of ammunition or no time to reload this Alamo defender uses his weapon as a club.
RTA041 “Fighting Duo #2 — Andrew Kent, KY”
The second of our “fight to the death” doubles…
RTA042 “Mrs. Dickinson & Daughter”
Santa Anna spared no male survivors of the battle however he did release, unharmed, several females and children. Susanna Dickinson and her small daughter are probably the most famous.
AVAILABILITY: MID MAY
b) “Classic Sherman Leads The Way”
Among the great new WW2 releases this month is K&C’s “Classic Sherman”. This is the 9th K&C Version of this great American Tank and the backbone of the Allied Armies armoured forces during WW2.
DD093 “The Classic Sherman”
This welded hull, M4 Sherman is relatively free of battlefield clutter although it does have TWO different loads of extra supplies that can be placed on or off the vehicle as the collector chooses. This fighting vehicle also comes with two crew figures (a head ‘n’ shoulders driver and a half body commander) and mounts the standard early/mid war 75 mm gun.
AVAILABILITY: MID MAY
DD088 “GI Tank Crew”
3 U.S. tankers that go great with our new “Classic” Sherman or any of our other U.S. vehicles. One standing sergeant, one kneeling NCO and one lying mechanic. Very useful!
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
c) “The Big Red One”
Activated first in 1917 the 1st Infantry Division has seen continues action ever since… right up to the present in Iraq.
Our boys (comprising five two-man sets) are in Normandy in June and July 1944 fighting their way up from the beach, into the bocage and beyond.
DD095 “The Rescue”
One GI pulls his wounded buddy to safety.
DD096 “Over There!”
A veteran NCO points out an enemy position to one of the new guys in the platoon.
DD097 “Two-Man Patrol”
A sergeant with “Tommy Gun” leads a rifleman cautiously forward… the enemy are nearby.
DD098 “Alive & Dead”
A crouching rifleman approaches a dead Waffen SS trooper.
DD099 “I Need More Ammo!”
While his kneeling officer provides covering fire… a BAR gunner shouts out for extra ammunition.
SPECIAL NOTE: All of these new figures can work together or separately to form some very exciting display possibilities.
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
d) “And Now For A Little Opposition”
Of all the artillery pieces produced by the Axis or the Allies during WW2 the ’88 is justly the most famous (or infamous).
First designed in the latter stages of WW1 this gun was to be originally operated in the Anti-Aircraft role.
However early successes in Poland and the invasion of France showed that it was equally useful in the anti tank mode. In fact the ’88 won its fame and laurels destroying enemy armour as opposed to enemy aircraft.
This latest K&C version… our 5th is one of the most different…
WS103 “The Flak 18 (sf1.) aufZugkraftwagen”.
This 12-ton monster mounted the 88 on an armoured half track prime mover body. Our model, one of K&C’s biggest, comes with a crew of 5 Wehrmacht artillerymen and is 3-tone camouflaged in the style of typical mid to late war European Theatre of Operations and perfect for a Normandy style scenario.
IMPORTANT: Planned Production Number for this item is just 750 models. Order Now!
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
e) “Lighting The Streets”
HK167 “Street Lantern Set”
A giant decorative street lantern being painted by two skilled craftsmen.
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
2. COMING IN JUNE…
a) DESERT TRANSPORT FOR THE DESERT FOX
AK046(SL) “Rommel’s Desert Horch”
A couple of years back K&C released Rommel’s famous half track Command Vehicle “GREIF” as a “Strictly Limited”. Just 750 of this special piece were made and they were eagerly snapped up within hours of the launch. Sadly more than a few dealers and collectors were disappointed when they could not obtain theirs or get enough to satisfy the demand.
Since then our North African series (both Afrika Korps and 8th Army) have surged in popularity and we feel the time is right to produce another of the “Desert Fox’s” favourite transport vehicles… in this case one of his HORCH staff cars.
Our all-new set shows a specially adapted vehicle with radio communications, a signal officer, a bodyguard and driver plus a standing figure of Erwin Rommel himself. Clad in his famous leather greatcoat this figure can be placed inside or outside the vehicle as the collector chooses.
All other seated figures are fixed in their positions.
QUANTITY: JUST 1,250 of this unique set are being produced.
PACKAGING: Each set comes in its own specially designed box with an explanatory leaflet.
AVAILABILITY: EARLY JUNE
b) “The Union Forever”
From the dry desert sands of North Africa to the lush, green fields of Pennsylvania… and the early months of the Civil War.
King & Country’s latest additions to their recently revived American Civil War soldiers are our first Federal release. In this case, we’ve chosen the 83rd. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
At the beginning of the war the Union Army was short of everything… except men! Weapons… Officers… Supplies and… Uniforms. To help remedy this situation 10,000 sets of complete uniforms were bought from France. Among them a large proportion of French Chasseur Infantry uniforms.
As was the case in the first two years of the War military dress and fashion on both sides of the divide varied from “the weird to the wonderful”… Our Pennsylvanian “Chasseurs” were no exception!
We are releasing 14 individual pieces that together or separately, in large or small formations make for an exciting and colourful display.
CW026 “Union Officer w/ Binos”
CW027 “Union Chasseur Standing w/ Rifle”
CW028 “Union Kneeling Firing Rifleman”
CW029 “Union Standing Firing Rifleman”
CW030 “Union Kneeling Ready”
CW031 “Union Standing Ready”
CW032 “Union Kneeling Loading”
CW033 “Union Standing Loading”
CW034 “Union Standing Ramrod”
CW035 “Union Advancing”
CW036 “Union Sergeant w/ Flag”
CW037 “Union Bugler”
CW038 “Union Mounted Officer”
CW039 “Thirsty Work”
AVAILABILITY: MID JUNE
c) “Wehrmact To The Front”
Some Collectors complain that we produce too many “Waffen SS” in action and not enough regular Wehrmacht.
Well, these new pieces should help fix that…
WS116 “Officer Pointing”
A conscripted Police Officer giving directions
WS117 “Get Ready!”
As one Wehrmacht Panzer Grenadier watches the advance of the enemy another prepares to pull the pin on his “potato masher” grenade.
WS118 “Moving Forward”
A three-man rifle section (including a Schmeisser-toting NCO) stealthily move closer to the enemy.
WS119 “On the Road”
In the weeks and months following D. Day German vehicles found it increasingly difficult to move undetected along French roads. Infantry moved forwards (and backwards) by the traditional method… on foot. An NCO leads two of his riflemen to the front carrying extra ammo and weapons.
WS120 “Walking Machine Gun Team”
This two-man set is a “companion piece” to WS119.
SPECIAL NOTE: These are just the first of many new “Wehrmacht in Action” sets K&C will be releasing… look out for more.
AVAILABILITY: LATE JUNE / EARLY JULY
3. “BEING RETIRED”
Quite a list this month so let’s get on with it…
“ANCIENT EGYPT”
AE011 “Scaffolding Set”
AE020 “The Cleopatra Set”
“SANDS OF IWO JIMA”
All of our Japanese Infantry are going so now’s the time to grab’em.
IWJ025 “General Kuribayashi”
IWJ026 “Rifle Grenade Team”
IWJ027 “Mortar Team”
IWJ028 “Machine Gun Team”
IWJ029 “Anti Tank Team”
IWJ030 “Sniper Team”
“CRUSADERS & SARACENS”
MK002 “Foot Knight w/Sword & Shield”
MK005 “Foot Soldier w/Spear”
MK015 “Charging Knight w/Axe & Shield”
MK017 “Horn Blower”
MK021 “Wounded Man-at-arms”
MK022 “Man-at-arms w/Sword & Shield”
MK032 “Saracen Crossbow Loading”
“ANCIENT ROME”
RO032-RE “Attacking w/Shield”
RO039 “Mounted Julius Caesar”
“NORMANDY’44”
WS072 “German Summer Panther Set”
WS080 “Gepard Flakpanzer 38(T)”
WS091 “Gestapo Arrest!”
WS092 “Tour of Inspection”
DISPATCHES
MAY 2008
Welcome to the “Merry Month of May” and this month’s “DISPATCHES”… As usual a few surprises and, I hope, pleasant ones at that!
So, here goes…
1. AVAILABLE THIS MONTH OF MAY
a) “Remember The Alamo!”
These latest additions add extra “depth” and detail to this series plus bring in a couple of famous personalities…
RTA035 “General Manuel Castrillon”
One of Santa Anna’s generals… this mounted figure observes the action through his telescope.
RTA036 “Mexican Soldier with Ladder”
Running forward this “soldado” carries his own ladder.
RTA037 “Wounded Mexican”
This poor soldier has been brought to his knees either by grape-shot or a well-aimed musket ball.
RTA038 “Fighting Duo #1 — James McGee, Ireland”
The first of these dueling doubles… the enemy are already over the wall and it’s a fight to the death!
RTA039 “Naval Cannon & Musket Set — William Wells, GA & George W. Tumlinson, MO”
Many of the artillery pieces used in the Alamo were “dismounted” ship’s cannon… this set comes with two gunners (one wounded) and an extra Musket, satchel and powder horn.
RTA040 “Swinging Rifle — James Buchanan, AL”
Either out of ammunition or no time to reload this Alamo defender uses his weapon as a club.
RTA041 “Fighting Duo #2 — Andrew Kent, KY”
The second of our “fight to the death” doubles…
RTA042 “Mrs. Dickinson & Daughter”
Santa Anna spared no male survivors of the battle however he did release, unharmed, several females and children. Susanna Dickinson and her small daughter are probably the most famous.
AVAILABILITY: MID MAY
b) “Classic Sherman Leads The Way”
Among the great new WW2 releases this month is K&C’s “Classic Sherman”. This is the 9th K&C Version of this great American Tank and the backbone of the Allied Armies armoured forces during WW2.
DD093 “The Classic Sherman”
This welded hull, M4 Sherman is relatively free of battlefield clutter although it does have TWO different loads of extra supplies that can be placed on or off the vehicle as the collector chooses. This fighting vehicle also comes with two crew figures (a head ‘n’ shoulders driver and a half body commander) and mounts the standard early/mid war 75 mm gun.
AVAILABILITY: MID MAY
DD088 “GI Tank Crew”
3 U.S. tankers that go great with our new “Classic” Sherman or any of our other U.S. vehicles. One standing sergeant, one kneeling NCO and one lying mechanic. Very useful!
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
c) “The Big Red One”
Activated first in 1917 the 1st Infantry Division has seen continues action ever since… right up to the present in Iraq.
Our boys (comprising five two-man sets) are in Normandy in June and July 1944 fighting their way up from the beach, into the bocage and beyond.
DD095 “The Rescue”
One GI pulls his wounded buddy to safety.
DD096 “Over There!”
A veteran NCO points out an enemy position to one of the new guys in the platoon.
DD097 “Two-Man Patrol”
A sergeant with “Tommy Gun” leads a rifleman cautiously forward… the enemy are nearby.
DD098 “Alive & Dead”
A crouching rifleman approaches a dead Waffen SS trooper.
DD099 “I Need More Ammo!”
While his kneeling officer provides covering fire… a BAR gunner shouts out for extra ammunition.
SPECIAL NOTE: All of these new figures can work together or separately to form some very exciting display possibilities.
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
d) “And Now For A Little Opposition”
Of all the artillery pieces produced by the Axis or the Allies during WW2 the ’88 is justly the most famous (or infamous).
First designed in the latter stages of WW1 this gun was to be originally operated in the Anti-Aircraft role.
However early successes in Poland and the invasion of France showed that it was equally useful in the anti tank mode. In fact the ’88 won its fame and laurels destroying enemy armour as opposed to enemy aircraft.
This latest K&C version… our 5th is one of the most different…
WS103 “The Flak 18 (sf1.) aufZugkraftwagen”.
This 12-ton monster mounted the 88 on an armoured half track prime mover body. Our model, one of K&C’s biggest, comes with a crew of 5 Wehrmacht artillerymen and is 3-tone camouflaged in the style of typical mid to late war European Theatre of Operations and perfect for a Normandy style scenario.
IMPORTANT: Planned Production Number for this item is just 750 models. Order Now!
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
e) “Lighting The Streets”
HK167 “Street Lantern Set”
A giant decorative street lantern being painted by two skilled craftsmen.
AVAILABILITY: LATE MAY
2. COMING IN JUNE…
a) DESERT TRANSPORT FOR THE DESERT FOX
AK046(SL) “Rommel’s Desert Horch”
A couple of years back K&C released Rommel’s famous half track Command Vehicle “GREIF” as a “Strictly Limited”. Just 750 of this special piece were made and they were eagerly snapped up within hours of the launch. Sadly more than a few dealers and collectors were disappointed when they could not obtain theirs or get enough to satisfy the demand.
Since then our North African series (both Afrika Korps and 8th Army) have surged in popularity and we feel the time is right to produce another of the “Desert Fox’s” favourite transport vehicles… in this case one of his HORCH staff cars.
Our all-new set shows a specially adapted vehicle with radio communications, a signal officer, a bodyguard and driver plus a standing figure of Erwin Rommel himself. Clad in his famous leather greatcoat this figure can be placed inside or outside the vehicle as the collector chooses.
All other seated figures are fixed in their positions.
QUANTITY: JUST 1,250 of this unique set are being produced.
PACKAGING: Each set comes in its own specially designed box with an explanatory leaflet.
AVAILABILITY: EARLY JUNE
b) “The Union Forever”
From the dry desert sands of North Africa to the lush, green fields of Pennsylvania… and the early months of the Civil War.
King & Country’s latest additions to their recently revived American Civil War soldiers are our first Federal release. In this case, we’ve chosen the 83rd. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
At the beginning of the war the Union Army was short of everything… except men! Weapons… Officers… Supplies and… Uniforms. To help remedy this situation 10,000 sets of complete uniforms were bought from France. Among them a large proportion of French Chasseur Infantry uniforms.
As was the case in the first two years of the War military dress and fashion on both sides of the divide varied from “the weird to the wonderful”… Our Pennsylvanian “Chasseurs” were no exception!
We are releasing 14 individual pieces that together or separately, in large or small formations make for an exciting and colourful display.
CW026 “Union Officer w/ Binos”
CW027 “Union Chasseur Standing w/ Rifle”
CW028 “Union Kneeling Firing Rifleman”
CW029 “Union Standing Firing Rifleman”
CW030 “Union Kneeling Ready”
CW031 “Union Standing Ready”
CW032 “Union Kneeling Loading”
CW033 “Union Standing Loading”
CW034 “Union Standing Ramrod”
CW035 “Union Advancing”
CW036 “Union Sergeant w/ Flag”
CW037 “Union Bugler”
CW038 “Union Mounted Officer”
CW039 “Thirsty Work”
AVAILABILITY: MID JUNE
c) “Wehrmact To The Front”
Some Collectors complain that we produce too many “Waffen SS” in action and not enough regular Wehrmacht.
Well, these new pieces should help fix that…
WS116 “Officer Pointing”
A conscripted Police Officer giving directions
WS117 “Get Ready!”
As one Wehrmacht Panzer Grenadier watches the advance of the enemy another prepares to pull the pin on his “potato masher” grenade.
WS118 “Moving Forward”
A three-man rifle section (including a Schmeisser-toting NCO) stealthily move closer to the enemy.
WS119 “On the Road”
In the weeks and months following D. Day German vehicles found it increasingly difficult to move undetected along French roads. Infantry moved forwards (and backwards) by the traditional method… on foot. An NCO leads two of his riflemen to the front carrying extra ammo and weapons.
WS120 “Walking Machine Gun Team”
This two-man set is a “companion piece” to WS119.
SPECIAL NOTE: These are just the first of many new “Wehrmacht in Action” sets K&C will be releasing… look out for more.
AVAILABILITY: LATE JUNE / EARLY JULY
3. “BEING RETIRED”
Quite a list this month so let’s get on with it…
“ANCIENT EGYPT”
AE011 “Scaffolding Set”
AE020 “The Cleopatra Set”
“SANDS OF IWO JIMA”
All of our Japanese Infantry are going so now’s the time to grab’em.
IWJ025 “General Kuribayashi”
IWJ026 “Rifle Grenade Team”
IWJ027 “Mortar Team”
IWJ028 “Machine Gun Team”
IWJ029 “Anti Tank Team”
IWJ030 “Sniper Team”
“CRUSADERS & SARACENS”
MK002 “Foot Knight w/Sword & Shield”
MK005 “Foot Soldier w/Spear”
MK015 “Charging Knight w/Axe & Shield”
MK017 “Horn Blower”
MK021 “Wounded Man-at-arms”
MK022 “Man-at-arms w/Sword & Shield”
MK032 “Saracen Crossbow Loading”
“ANCIENT ROME”
RO032-RE “Attacking w/Shield”
RO039 “Mounted Julius Caesar”
“NORMANDY’44”
WS072 “German Summer Panther Set”
WS080 “Gepard Flakpanzer 38(T)”
WS091 “Gestapo Arrest!”
WS092 “Tour of Inspection”
Peter Reuss
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We'll have pictures listed here later this morning once Mandi has them ready to go...it's only 5:50 AM!
Mister Dave
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Phew! No Naps retired this time. Another months reprieve for some much needed additions.
MD
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Pierre
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We'll have pictures listed here later this morning once Mandi has them ready to go...it's only 5:50 AM!
Time is on my side, yes it is... (Azazel)
Pierre.
jazzeum
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We'll have pictures listed here later this morning once Mandi has them ready to go...it's only 5:50 AM!
Excuses, excuses
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WHAT IS THIS BLASPHEMY??
CAESAR RETIRED?? Nonsense!! He is simply rolling over to the East of India company to continue the campaign!!! It took 23 attempts to "Retire" Caesar!!!
Cleo.........say it isn't so baby- anyone see the irony in Casesar and Cleo being retired together??
Gotta get her and 2-3 of those AE scaffolding sets- they are neat little pieces and quite versatile for a number of different eras- KC included it with their IC diorama website section several months ago. I have felt for sometime now that they were a great bargain many people didn't look twice at.
Like this months new Germans better than the other SS guys- of course, I am out of WW2 right?? Still, if the wife and kids choose to get me that Rommell Horsch for Fathers Day in June, who could be upset about that??
I know this sounds very trivial but I miss my old Rommel staff car that I sold back in 03. The thing I loved about Rommel in the car was his shiny boots- I hope this detail carried over (if possible, I am sure the dust made it impossible).
Thank you Saracens and Crusaders fans- you took the collective KC bullet for the rest of us this month.
CAESAR RETIRED?? Nonsense!! He is simply rolling over to the East of India company to continue the campaign!!! It took 23 attempts to "Retire" Caesar!!!
Cleo.........say it isn't so baby- anyone see the irony in Casesar and Cleo being retired together??
Gotta get her and 2-3 of those AE scaffolding sets- they are neat little pieces and quite versatile for a number of different eras- KC included it with their IC diorama website section several months ago. I have felt for sometime now that they were a great bargain many people didn't look twice at.
Like this months new Germans better than the other SS guys- of course, I am out of WW2 right??
Still, if the wife and kids choose to get me that Rommell Horsch for Fathers Day in June, who could be upset about that?? I know this sounds very trivial but I miss my old Rommel staff car that I sold back in 03. The thing I loved about Rommel in the car was his shiny boots- I hope this detail carried over (if possible, I am sure the dust made it impossible).
Thank you Saracens and Crusaders fans- you took the collective KC bullet for the rest of us this month.
nysoldiers
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Very dissapointing May/june releases, maybe there will be some add ons next week.
I don't collect K&C ACW but why start off the Union forces with an obscure
Chasseur unit. They really don't jive well with the Confederates releases.
The Horsh is interesting but again the Africa campaign is already so lopsided with German sets.
More WWII Germans are ok but enough already!
I won't go over budget this month.
Waiting anxiously for more Napoleonics, Crusaders and British 8th Army.
I don't collect K&C ACW but why start off the Union forces with an obscure
Chasseur unit. They really don't jive well with the Confederates releases.
The Horsh is interesting but again the Africa campaign is already so lopsided with German sets.
More WWII Germans are ok but enough already!
I won't go over budget this month.
Waiting anxiously for more Napoleonics, Crusaders and British 8th Army.
jazzeum
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I think the Horch is outstanding and I've already pre-ordered it from George. As far as 8th Army I'm sure they will be coming soon and will be very good.
Although you can question more Germans, there really are not many Werhrmacht Germans, so they are needed, so to speak. I, of course, would like to see some British and Canadian troops for D Day. Don't know what K & C's plans are for that.
Although you can question more Germans, there really are not many Werhrmacht Germans, so they are needed, so to speak. I, of course, would like to see some British and Canadian troops for D Day. Don't know what K & C's plans are for that.
Rob
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The Horch looks superb and its only one vehicle, hardly an avalanche.Got my order in Lickety split.The new German troops are very welcome indeed.We have plenty of SS troops for Normandy but few ordinary German soldiers so these are going to be a great addition to my forces.I see the Normandy Panther is bidding farewell.
Rob
.The new German troops are very welcome indeed.We have plenty of SS troops for Normandy but few ordinary German soldiers so these are going to be a great addition to my forces.I see the Normandy Panther is bidding farewell.Rob
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Hi Guys,
Well I‘m sorry to disappoint any collector but I feel Robt. E. Lee’s post should be answered… point by point.
1. “Lack of Ferocity”
Every company has their own particular style and way of portraying different aspects of battle… If Robt. E. Lee wants more “Ferocity” then Conte has plenty of blood ‘n’ guts to suit his taste.
Not every military miniature has to leap forward or perform “Hollywood gymnastics” in their depiction of war.
2. “Why Chasseurs?”
Why not? Again if Mr. Lee wants more generic Union soldiers there are a ton of them out there from a multitude of manufactures. Nothing wrong with that… here at K&C we wanted to do something a wee bit different… “Zouaves” have been well covered as have been “Berdan’s Sharpshooters”… there’s also plenty of “Iron Brigade” as well. Can’t recall any other company doing one of the early-war Union Volunteer units wearing those Chasseur-style French-bought uniforms. And remember Mr. Lee this is the opening period of the war when many regiments on both sides wore some pretty fancy (if impractical) uniforms.
3. Uniform Authenticity
I checked several sources for this Chasseur-style Regiment… the 83rd. Pennsylvania. Among them being “The Long Endure:” The Civil War Period 1852-1867 “by The Company of Military Historians and another by the celebrated military artist and Civil War expert Don Troiani.
So, my friend if you don’t like our little offerings then so be it… that’s your God-given right.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
ACN
Well I‘m sorry to disappoint any collector but I feel Robt. E. Lee’s post should be answered… point by point.
1. “Lack of Ferocity”
Every company has their own particular style and way of portraying different aspects of battle… If Robt. E. Lee wants more “Ferocity” then Conte has plenty of blood ‘n’ guts to suit his taste.
Not every military miniature has to leap forward or perform “Hollywood gymnastics” in their depiction of war.
2. “Why Chasseurs?”
Why not? Again if Mr. Lee wants more generic Union soldiers there are a ton of them out there from a multitude of manufactures. Nothing wrong with that… here at K&C we wanted to do something a wee bit different… “Zouaves” have been well covered as have been “Berdan’s Sharpshooters”… there’s also plenty of “Iron Brigade” as well. Can’t recall any other company doing one of the early-war Union Volunteer units wearing those Chasseur-style French-bought uniforms. And remember Mr. Lee this is the opening period of the war when many regiments on both sides wore some pretty fancy (if impractical) uniforms.
3. Uniform Authenticity
I checked several sources for this Chasseur-style Regiment… the 83rd. Pennsylvania. Among them being “The Long Endure:” The Civil War Period 1852-1867 “by The Company of Military Historians and another by the celebrated military artist and Civil War expert Don Troiani.
So, my friend if you don’t like our little offerings then so be it… that’s your God-given right.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
ACN
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Rob
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The Horch and the truck mounted 88 are must haves for me
Yesterday i was reading some 'After the Battle' books and was looking at the issue regarding the shooting up of Rommels Car on the 17th July 1944.(Rommels 'Accident' they callled it).He was i understand travelling in a Horch when the Spitfire found him.I wonder if any of the repainting experts on this forum maybe tempted to buying an extra Horch and repainting it for this incident?.I can imagine someone like Alex making a superb job of this.
Rob
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Hello all!
Overall, some very interesting new releases this month - the stand-out for me has to be the new Wehrmacht infantry.
It's brilliant that this gap of regular infantry for the late-war period has finally been filled, and the figures themselves are very nicely done as well - there's a good mixture of "action" poses, and slightly more relaxed marching and advancing figures as well. I'm already picturing some of these new guys in a diormama making their way slowly up a Norman laneway through the bocage, eyes peeled for prowling Shermans and Allied fighters. Anyway, very versatile and needed figures, so more than welcome from here! They'll fit in nicely as additional oppostion for most of K&C's existing late WWII ranges, including D-Day, Market Garden, Fall of Berlin.
Hmmm, now that the Summer Panther's on its way out, it means it's decision time for me! I've been sitting on the fence about that one for a while, looks like it's time to do or die now!
As regards the new ACW figures, not a period that really interests me at this point in time, nor a subject that I have any particular knowledge on, so I'll leave discussion on them to the more knowledgeable members of the forum. If nothing else though, I do think they look extremely colourful and distinctive.
As somewhat of a side note, thank you to Andy for taking the time to post. One thing about this forum that I've found remarkable, and has consistently impressed me during my short time here to date is the willingness of big players in this industry like Andy to enter into dicussion and respond to comments, and even criticism. As a consumer, out of a long list of things I might spend my money on this month, this is without doubt the only area where I might reasonably expect to have queries or suggestions responded to by the head of the company - it's something that for me anyway, is definitely appreciated.
Cheers,
Molloy.
Overall, some very interesting new releases this month - the stand-out for me has to be the new Wehrmacht infantry.
It's brilliant that this gap of regular infantry for the late-war period has finally been filled, and the figures themselves are very nicely done as well - there's a good mixture of "action" poses, and slightly more relaxed marching and advancing figures as well. I'm already picturing some of these new guys in a diormama making their way slowly up a Norman laneway through the bocage, eyes peeled for prowling Shermans and Allied fighters. Anyway, very versatile and needed figures, so more than welcome from here
! They'll fit in nicely as additional oppostion for most of K&C's existing late WWII ranges, including D-Day, Market Garden, Fall of Berlin.Hmmm, now that the Summer Panther's on its way out, it means it's decision time for me! I've been sitting on the fence about that one for a while, looks like it's time to do or die now!
As regards the new ACW figures, not a period that really interests me at this point in time, nor a subject that I have any particular knowledge on, so I'll leave discussion on them to the more knowledgeable members of the forum. If nothing else though, I do think they look extremely colourful and distinctive
.As somewhat of a side note, thank you to Andy for taking the time to post. One thing about this forum that I've found remarkable, and has consistently impressed me during my short time here to date is the willingness of big players in this industry like Andy to enter into dicussion and respond to comments, and even criticism. As a consumer, out of a long list of things I might spend my money on this month, this is without doubt the only area where I might reasonably expect to have queries or suggestions responded to by the head of the company - it's something that for me anyway, is definitely appreciated.
Cheers,
Molloy.
Rob
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Overall, some very interesting new releases this month - the stand-out for me has to be the new Wehrmacht infantry.
It's brilliant that this gap of regular infantry for the late-war period has finally been filled, and the figures themselves are very nicely done as well - there's a good mixture of "action" poses, and slightly more relaxed marching and advancing figures as well. I'm already picturing some of these new guys in a diormama making their way slowly up a Norman laneway through the bocage, eyes peeled for prowling Shermans and Allied fighters. Anyway, very versatile and needed figures, so more than welcome from here
Hmmm, now that the Summer Panther's on its way out, it means it's decision time for me! I've been sitting on the fence about that one for a while, looks like it's time to do or die now!
As regards the new ACW figures, not a period that really interests me at this point in time, nor a subject that I have any particular knowledge on, so I'll leave discussion on them to the more knowledgeable members of the forum. If nothing else though, I do think they look extremely colourful and distinctive
As somewhat of a side note, thank you to Andy for taking the time to post. One thing about this forum that I've found remarkable, and has consistently impressed me during my short time here to date is the willingness of big players in this industry like Andy to enter into dicussion and respond to comments, and even criticism. As a consumer, out of a long list of things I might spend my money on this month, this is without doubt the only area where I might reasonably expect to have queries or suggestions responded to by the head of the company - it's something that for me anyway, is definitely appreciated.
Cheers,
Molloy.
Well said Molloy.
Rob