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After The nice PzKw III Auf M and the Ferdinand, here is a suggestion for FL regarding a Kursk Tiger I ( also hoping for a panther Auf D and a Russian T-34/76 model 43 ). They are Tigers from the heavy company of the 2nd SS Pz Gre Division Das Reich, a unit often photographed and filmed during...

A wartime photo to illustrate one of the actions of this battalion during the battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

Looking for the following First Legion Russtal figures : Russtal001, Russtal002, Russtal003, Russtal005 and Russtal010. Thanks ...

Looking for the following War Park Kursk figures : KU001, KU005, KU006, KU008, KU009, KU024, KU025, KU035, KU061, KU062. Thanks ....

Today I've just received the M-10 TD and I have to say it is absolutely stunning in paint and detail. Here are the positive points : - the two tankers have very lifelike poses. - paint and weathering are quite well done. - Marking of a M-10 from 823rd TDB is correct for a Battle of the Bulge...

Indeed it is not easy to decide, everyone will interpret it in their own way. But as far as I'm concerned, in the clear photo I still continue to see a rounded shape at the top of the 3rd digit (to the right of the plug on which the 2nd digit is normally marked) which would correspond more to a...

Yes, I understand your arguments very well. I've actually noticed that the majority of collectors are happy with what manufacturers produce, even if there are errors or defects. So, some people need to balance the debate a little with some criticism ((always genuine and well-founded, by the...

I'm not questioning the existence of these polka dots scarves at all. I'm just pointing out that it would have been more realistic to have some of these eight FJs without this detail and with a more battlefield look.

Having a critical mind on a discussion forum is not a bad thing, I would even say that it is essential to make the debat interesting and change the monotony of only compliments. And this can also allow brands to improve their production. Concerning these eight FJs, the same blue scarf with white...

I agree with you about the tropical theater of operations. But I think it is not essential for the Normandy battle where there is more rain than dust. One or two figures with a scarf, why not for the attractive colorful side, but not all of them !.

I completely agree with you, these are excellent FJ figures. But because of this identical blue scarf with white dots I will only buy one figure of this series to mix with my FL Fjs ( too bad for me but I don't want to repaint myself these scarves).

Regarding the NAP Middle Guard, I hope they will not all be in full dress but that some will be in campaign dress.

I ask myself the following question : what is this blue collar with white dots at the neck of each para (a piece of german para uniform ?; never seen that). I hope it is not just a scarf, it wouldn't be very realistic on whole group of soldiers.

Thanks a lot for the KingTiger photos, that is exactly what I am looking for. In case you are also looking for some specific photos, don't hesitate to ask me and I will search my documentation. Indeed Maranes Editions published very good books concerning SS Pz Div, Tiger abteilungen and also...

You are right, going directly to the very places where great battles took place is an enriching opportunity which allows to immerse in history. I also have some favorite battles, especially the battle of the Bulge. In the 80s, I bought the venerable "After the Battle" book that was the reference...

I checked in the book but unfortunately there is not a single photo of the KingTiger #121. I do know that there are some other sources that identify these photos as KingTiger #121 and not #123, but the author of this Maranes book based his work exclusively on testimonies from veterans of this...

Barkmann, indeed your touring on Goodwood battlefield must have been very interesting and historically constructive on many points. I don't have the books you are referring to but I'll take note of their interest.

In fact, these were not Porsche Tiger II that were destroyed by friendly fire but two Tigers I : #333 and #334, both with pierced frontal armor (a third, #332, was also damaged). And there are two hypotheses : 8,8 cm PAK 43 from Art.pak abt 1039 or 1053, or self-propelled gun H39 with PAK 40...

Hello Pierre, Here is the reference book that I used : "Tiger de la schwere Panzer Abteilung 503 - Normandie et Vexin Juin-Août 1944" - Max STEIN - Editions Maranes 2021. Text, photos, carts and color profiles very interesting, research of around twenty years essentially based of the testimony...

About the KingTiger #123 : it was one of the twelve KingTigers with Porsche turret from the 1st company of the s.H.Pz Abt. 503 in Normandy. Its commander was the Unteroffizier Curt Weidenkaff. On August 3, the tank was first immobilized by artillery fire at La Bigne and then scuttled by its...