75 th MARKET GARDEN ANNIVERSARY (1 Viewer)

[OzDigger]

Everyone is a critic bud. The problem is that when I am critical people (who have bees in their bonnets) challenge my critique and make out that I am taking the Mick or talking rubbish. As stated before when I make a claim I have fact behind me.

Scott

P.S. glad you commented and please post more!

The only 'proof' you have supplied of your asserted 'fact' is a line from a book that many consider a novel. Reminds us all of your previous rant about the color of the M41 Battle Jacket when you alleged they were All Tan in color and Never Olive Drab. So yeah most forum members believe you are either 'taking the Mick or talking rubbish'.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Movies aren't good sources for information or accuracy mate. For example Band of brothers which was a huge series. None of the Garands had lockbar rear sights they were all post war which seems like nothing until you realise how many close up shots there were of men firing Garands. Um sure veterans advised on this filming too. Sometimes people forget the minor details.

Scott

Scott, That is quite an eye for detail ! They most likely used these post war Garands as most of the cast were firing blanks through them.
Possibly easier to obtain in quantity / cost effective versus the originals ?

Wayne

 

[Vicknor]

I never said I knew everything bud. But as someone who buys your products I expect them to be as realistic as possible.

And I don't get sarky until someone has a go at me. I was always taught if you are pushed first knock the idiot out. Now you're name calling Andy, not going to stoop to your level.

Do your job and listen to your customers. Your products will be criticised. Get over it, accept that you're wrong and move on. Fix the painting issue and no more will be said but don't resort to personal attacks. Maybe this is why other companies are selling more than K&C - they do their research and listen to customers points. For example Thomas Gunn. Great company and great listeners and fantastic real people who will be humble and say 'Ok we got it wrong.

Lots of people criticise your products and not once have you simply said 'Ok fair play I was wrong'.

Instead of trying to teach me a lesson why don't you focus on your products bud. You have the chance to be the best don't let your sensitivity spoil it.

Scott

They really allow you near children? Good grief.

 

[Rudi Starnberg]

Is there a period photo of him wearing a Denison smock ? That would be useful proof.
Recollections of hard ware used in battles is notoriously poor - just like every German pistol was said to be a Luger, or every tank was a Tiger...
Recollections of what people wear are notoriously poor in detail in particular.
Perhaps it was a windproof camo smock and not a Denison at all anyway, or maybe Andy is right...in any event its all a storm in a teacup.

 

[OzDigger]

They really allow you near children? Good grief.

An appropriate occupation, he usually behaves like a Two year old on the forum.

 

[Alexander the Great]

They really allow you near children? Good grief.

I do not want to be disrespectful but I was thinking the same thing. You have displayed a lot of anger in this thread and the other one Scott perhaps disproportional to the comments of people that don’t know you and you them

 

[The Military Workshop]

Haven't you got a pretend business to run?

Scott

Yes you are obviously right. I will spend today talking to "pretend" toy soldier collectors and "pretend" soldiers and ex soldiers wanting their medals mounted. Strange though that they don't seem to be paying using Monopoly money. Andy and TG are amongst my "pretend" suppliers.

Wouldn't a reenactor also be counted as a pretender ?

 

[wayne556517]

Can't wait to Robin is back off holidays so this thread can get back on track!!

 

[villagehorse]

Thanks Wayne, yes disappointed, the thread was not intended to travel down this road, I guess that's what happens in war.{eek3} Try to get it back on track in a couple of weeks, although my river boat has run out of water on the Danube, so I am stranded, so I may not ever return.^&grin. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Thanks Wayne, yes disappointed, the thread was not intended to travel down this road, I guess that's what happens in war.{eek3} Try to get it back on track in a couple of weeks, although my river boat has run out of water on the Danube, so I am stranded, so I may not ever return.^&grin. Robin.

Mate that's terrible but never fear I will keep a eye on your collection...................no need to thank me mate.

 

[Guy]

I am working on a diorama about Arnhem that will be called " Friday the 13th" although the British paras were not in Arnhem on the 13th of September ( and it was not a Friday).
In my diorama it's all about "bad luck" and has nothing to do with historical accuracy but it's supposed to be "funny".
I wanted to tell that up front to avoid any nasty comments like the ones I have read in this thread
Guy

 

[waynepoo]

Thanks Wayne, yes disappointed, the thread was not intended to travel down this road, I guess that's what happens in war.{eek3} Try to get it back on track in a couple of weeks, although my river boat has run out of water on the Danube, so I am stranded, so I may not ever return.^&grin. Robin.

Robin, mate I am grief stricken to hear you are stranded on the Danube, you poor bugger...…….^&grin

 

[villagehorse]

We are in the process of swapping boats. We are being bused to another boat tomorrow further up stream, apparently a common occurrence. Looking forward to getting the new MG sets, a display already in mind. My wife is not happy at the moment as she is in charge of all packing.^&grin, Robin.

 

[Horus]

Tell the Wife you're busy taking photos you can use as backdrops for your dioramas, so you can't possibly help her with the packing Robin :tongue:

Steve

 

[Desertkiwi]

An appropriate occupation, he usually behaves like a Two year old on the forum.

Agreed, he certainly dribbles a lot.^&grin

 

[villagehorse]

Last Friday when i arrived in Amsterdam I checked my ipad and realized I was only 100 klm away from all places, 'Arnhem'. I was so close I just had to make a dash for it, a one and only chance to see it first hand. I know I would have regretted it, if I did not try and get there. So Sunday the 29th September catching a train and swapping to another, I made it to Arnhem. A short taxi ride going from the station had me in Oosterbeek and to the Airborne Museum housed in the Hartenstein hotel, headquarters in September 1944 of the British 1st Airborne Division headed by Major General Roy Urquhart, played by Sean Connery in the film 'A bridge too far'. The modern museum has been built on one side and is three levels, plus using extensively the hotel. In the basement their is a 1/1 battle going on with sound effects and housing various guns and vehicles used in the battle at that time. I have shown just a few photos of the front of the hotel, gun in the garden, full size jeep and people in the basement, the John Frost bridge (renamed when rebuilt, a short distance from the hotel) and the anniversary coin I picked up from the souvenir shop commemorating the 75th year since the 9 day battle. I had to pinch myself that I was actually there in September 2019 and standing on the same ground where the battle occurred. A real thrill to say the least. Highly recommend it, if you are ever in the neighbourhood. Robin.

 

[Sentaapua]

Robin, I'm happy to see you were there, especially on such an iconic date! I plan to visit it next time I have an opportunity to be in Holland (hope it happens soon), I'm sure it is a must see!

 

[Warrior]

My advise to everyone is enjoy the hobby more and have fun...…………….

 

[Desertkiwi]

Last Friday when i arrived in Amsterdam I checked my ipad and realized I was only 100 klm away from all places, 'Arnhem'. I was so close I just had to make a dash for it, a one and only chance to see it first hand. I know I would have regretted it, if I did not try and get there. So Sunday the 29th September catching a train and swapping to another, I made it to Arnhem. A short taxi ride going from the station had me in Oosterbeek and to the Airborne Museum housed in the Hartenstein hotel, headquarters in September 1944 of the British 1st Airborne Division headed by Major General Roy Urquhart, played by Sean Connery in the film 'A bridge too far'. The modern museum has been built on one side and is three levels, plus using extensively the hotel. In the basement their is a 1/1 battle going on with sound effects and housing various guns and vehicles used in the battle at that time. I have shown just a few photos of the front of the hotel, gun in the garden, full size jeep and people in the basement, the John Frost bridge (renamed when rebuilt, a short distance from the hotel) and the anniversary coin I picked up from the souvenir shop commemorating the 75th year since the 9 day battle. I had to pinch myself that I was actually there in September 2019 and standing on the same ground where the battle occurred. A real thrill to say the least. Highly recommend it, if you are ever in the neighbourhood. Robin.

Excellent post Robin, thanks for sharing!

 

[Desertkiwi]

My advise to everyone is enjoy the hobby more and have fun...…………….

What an amazing display Warrior, thanks for sharing! Totally agree about enjoying the hobby too mate, cheers!