Dispatches pictures coming through! (1 Viewer)

[kogu]

I do like the new releases for the "Sons Of The Empire" series very much, but also the "Napoleon In Egypt" figures.
Not much of a combat pose collector, so the artist and the little group of soldiers around the ruins will give me a nice diorama.
Didn't get excited so much about dispatches in a long time ^&grin
Great job, K&C :salute::
Konrad

 

[wwiibuff]

Hey Beaufighter, I as well picked up on the error of the 6th ERS instead of the 5th ERS as should have been, maybe just a typo.

Anyway, from a personal opinion viewpoint, why do a ERS P-47 instead of one from the plethora of options of famous fighter versions/paint schemes? Not downplaying the role of the ERS or anything, but I would have preferred a famous fighter pilot's craft to this. Just my opinion.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

And this plane is a beauty a must have.......................^&grin

From the March Dispatches...
"3. WESTCOASTER SNEAK PEEK

At this year’s WestCoaster from 4-6 March we will be previewing our latest K&C Warbird The P-47 Thunderbolt which will be available this MAY So, we thought it’s only fair to share it with you guys!

AF012 The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
This is the biggest and heaviest K&C Warbird yet which is only fair because that’s exactly what the Jug was in real life the biggest, heaviest and meanest single engine fighter plane of WW2.

Our K&C model belongs to the 6th. Emergency Rescue Squadron of the 8th. Air Force and was based at RAF Bases in Southern England. As with all Allied aircraft during and just after D.Day it sports the highly visible black and white invasion stripes.

It comes with gear fixed down and pilot in the cockpit. Its colourful markings make it a great and historic addition to any aircraft collection.

Please note just 500 are being produced!"

The P-47 is a great looking warbird but for the sake of historical accuracy and I am sure it was just a typo, here are the correct Squadron logistics as she was part of the 5th ERS and not the 6th ERS as listed in the dispatches. Enjoy the photo too.

"Originally designated as Detachment B of the 65th Fighter Wing, the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron was activated at Boxted in May 1944. The squadron's mission was to perform air/sea rescue missions with war weary P-47 Thunderbolts transferred from other fighter groups.

The squadron's fuselage code was "5F".

The aircraft were modified to carry dinghies, marker buoys and flares on their bomb racks. The mission of the unit was to locate pilots who had bailed out over the North Sea and would drop liferafts and inform sea-based rescue units who would then pick up the pilots.

The unit moved to RAF Halesworth in January 1945."

Check Six,
Marc

What an amazingly eccentric choice for your first P-47 polystone model It sure surprises me. Only from the mind of Andy C. ^&grin

The garish red/white/blue nose was on purpose so downed flyers could tell it was a rescue plane and not coming in on a strafing run and to make themselves visible (wave, not play dead)

But as unusual a first choice as it is, it is a well known plane. Damaged in an accident in May 1945, it was fixed up somewhat and assigned to the rescue squadron. Franklin Mint has done this exact model in 1:48 scale and Corgi has it's squadron mate G 5F "Harriet" in 1:72.

Terry

 

[Toy Soldier Brigade]

I don't collect this era, but the Napoleon on camel back is a great looking figure.

 

[uksubs]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

What an amazingly eccentric choice for your first P-47 polystone model It sure surprises me. Only from the mind of Andy C. ^&grin

The garish red/white/blue nose was on purpose so downed flyers could tell it was a rescue plane and not coming in on a strafing run and to make themselves visible (wave, not play dead)

But as unusual a first choice as it is, it is a well known plane. Damaged in an accident in May 1945, it was fixed up somewhat and assigned to the rescue squadron. Franklin Mint has done this exact model in 1:48 scale and Corgi has it's squadron mate G 5F "Harriet" in 1:72.

Terry

Find it odd it cost £20.00 more than the Me 262 ^&confuse

 

[lancer]

think the trunk is too small the body like more a Brewster Buffalo^&confuse

Hoogri, you might be right. I have been studying photos and the nose, from the cooling flaps to the wing root, definitely looks short. Much more difficult to tell about the fuselage, but it looks a might short also. Could be wrong, as it is very hard to tell from the photos. Anyone else think so? -- Al

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Hoogri, you might be right. I have been studying photos and the nose, from the cooling flaps to the wing root, definitely looks short. Much more difficult to tell about the fuselage, but it looks a might short also. Could be wrong, as it is very hard to tell from the photos. Anyone else think so? -- Al

Can't tell from the photos.I would be surprised if it is out of scale. And the paint job (invasion stripes/ RW&B nose) may be giving it a shortened look.

Here is the Franklin 1:48 model to compare

 

[lancer]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

Find it odd it cost £20.00 more than the Me 262 ^&confuse

Egads! Just noticed the $259 price tag. Out of reach. Oh well. -- Al

 

[uksubs]

Hoogri, you might be right. I have been studying photos and the nose, from the cooling flaps to the wing root, definitely looks short. Much more difficult to tell about the fuselage, but it looks a might short also. Could be wrong, as it is very hard to tell from the photos. Anyone else think so? -- Al

Found this photo & to me I think K&C got it right but should the canopy be the same colour as the rest of the plane ?

 

[Wraith]

Can you guys help me out- I am not sure if there is something wrong with my browser yet I did not see a Modern US Army Bradley IFV in this month's dispatches- I see all sorts of other items yet nothing modern- is there something wrong with my PC? ^&grin:tongue:^&grin

No nothing wrong mate. There was a Bradley, SF08, limited edition of 250, but I bought the lot so they removed it from the dispatches. I'll tell you what they're like when they arrive.

 

[spartan71]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

And this plane is a beauty a must have.......................^&grin

From the March Dispatches...
"3. WESTCOASTER SNEAK PEEK

At this year’s WestCoaster from 4-6 March we will be previewing our latest K&C Warbird The P-47 Thunderbolt which will be available this MAY So, we thought it’s only fair to share it with you guys!

AF012 The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
This is the biggest and heaviest K&C Warbird yet which is only fair because that’s exactly what the Jug was in real life the biggest, heaviest and meanest single engine fighter plane of WW2.

Our K&C model belongs to the 6th. Emergency Rescue Squadron of the 8th. Air Force and was based at RAF Bases in Southern England. As with all Allied aircraft during and just after D.Day it sports the highly visible black and white invasion stripes.

It comes with gear fixed down and pilot in the cockpit. Its colourful markings make it a great and historic addition to any aircraft collection.

Please note just 500 are being produced!"

The P-47 is a great looking warbird but for the sake of historical accuracy and I am sure it was just a typo, here are the correct Squadron logistics as she was part of the 5th ERS and not the 6th ERS as listed in the dispatches. Enjoy the photo too.

"Originally designated as Detachment B of the 65th Fighter Wing, the 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron was activated at Boxted in May 1944. The squadron's mission was to perform air/sea rescue missions with war weary P-47 Thunderbolts transferred from other fighter groups.

The squadron's fuselage code was "5F".

The aircraft were modified to carry dinghies, marker buoys and flares on their bomb racks. The mission of the unit was to locate pilots who had bailed out over the North Sea and would drop liferafts and inform sea-based rescue units who would then pick up the pilots.

The unit moved to RAF Halesworth in January 1945."

Check Six,
Marc

Does anyone in KC check over everything (emblems markings, etc.), Before it goes into production? It is always It looks GReat, BUT Markings are wrong, Or the emblems are in the wrong side (like the Grant), it has been a constant Problem. Andy needs to hire someone that checks, Everything, Because like me that was buying solely their products, The inacuracies are beggining to be a real turn off. I have not bought any KC Product in almost 2 Months. With The Grant, I paid close to $200. I think with that price, It should Be Accurate in every possible way. NOT unless they do not care. And just wants the bucks.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

Does anyone in KC check over everything (emblems markings, etc.), Before it goes into production? It is always It looks GReat, BUT Markings are wrong, Or the emblems are in the wrong side (like the Grant), it has been a constant Problem. Andy needs to hire someone that checks, Everything, Because like me that was buying solely their products, The inacuracies are beggining to be a real turn off. I have not bought any KC Product in almost 2 Months. With The Grant, I paid close to $200. I think with that price, It should Be Accurate in every possible way. NOT unless they do not care. And just wants the bucks.

You're right. I thought they looked odd but didn't know why. :redface2: The numbers should always be read from left to right as in "A 5F" which is correct on the right side of the model. But it reads "5F A" on the left side of the model and it should read "A5 F"

Hopefully the error is only on the prototype.

Terry

 

[maddadicus]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

Does anyone in KC check over everything (emblems markings, etc.), Before it goes into production? It is always It looks GReat, BUT Markings are wrong, Or the emblems are in the wrong side (like the Grant), it has been a constant Problem. Andy needs to hire someone that checks, Everything, Because like me that was buying solely their products, The inacuracies are beggining to be a real turn off. I have not bought any KC Product in almost 2 Months. With The Grant, I paid close to $200. I think with that price, It should Be Accurate in every possible way. NOT unless they do not care. And just wants the bucks.

I, along with most collectors, could care less, nevermind using such rivet counting as an excuse to buy another mfg's product..Michael

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

I, along with most collectors, could care less, nevermind using such rivet counting as an excuse to buy another mfg's product..Michael

For once I don't agree with you Michael. That error has happened before on other models including some by other manufacturers. I don't think getting the decals backwards is rivet counting. I think it is a mistake made due to language differences and is something that should be checked as it is an error that does happen enough that it should be watched for.

Terry

 

[wwiibuff]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

You're right. I thought they looked odd but didn't know why. :redface2: The numbers should always be read from left to right as in "A 5F" which is correct on the right side of the model. But it reads "5F A" on the left side of the model and it should read "A5 F"

Hopefully the error is only on the prototype.

Terry

Terry, actually I believe you are incorrect on this. The two Id numbers forward stay together or 5F no matter which side they are on See examples of US aircraft below. On the P-47 it reads WZ S on the left and S WZ on the right. On the P-51 it reads B7 E on the left and E B7 on the right.

 

[Peiper007]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

Egads! Just noticed the $259 price tag. Out of reach. Oh well. -- Al

Try Living in the United Kingdom and the price is around $430

 

[jazzeum]

I have seen it both ways so I don't know which way is correct or incorrect. I don't think it's a glaring error. Obviously, everyone has to make up their own mind but this wouldn't be an impediment to my buying it.

I have an AFV from a manufacturer (I'm not going to say who) where the numbering is backwards; it doesn't affect my enjoyment of it and I hadn't thought about it in a couple of years until I started writing this post.

 

[cnq]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

How come there is such a big difference in price between UK & US ? I thought that retail price is based on US dollar, then depends on where you live you pay the same price after convert to your money ^&confuse

Try Living in the United Kingdom and the price is around $430

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Re: Dispatches pictures coming through! (P-47 Thunderbolt Squadron correction)

Terry, actually I believe you are incorrect on this. The two Id numbers forward stay together or 5F no matter which side they are on See examples of US aircraft below. On the P-47 it reads WZ S on the left and S WZ on the right. On the P-51 it reads B7 E on the left and E B7 on the right.

Looking at it again, I goofed. :redface2: I was looking at a P-47 where the squadron's fuselage code was "E9" letter before number as opposed to "5F" number before letter. Confusing



Terry

 

[jazzeum]

Everything is a lot more expensive in the UK and not just military miniatures. You have VAT, customs duties and so forth. I'm sure our British colleagues can add more detail.