Defending Fort Apache (1 Viewer)

[King & Country]

i love the classic western.maybe in the future some classic us cavalry figures with no black belts around the shoulder,like the kings x us cavalry.best ronald.

Hi Ronald,
Many thanks for the message about the 'Carbine Belts' on the new 'Buffalo Soldiers'...I based them on the reference photographs I had from John Ford's 'Sergeant Rutledge' film where the black troopers there wore them...I kind of like them that way.
However maybe in the future I might add a couple without...Let's wait and see...Personally I don't think they detract from the overall look of the soldiers ..just my opinion of course...What do others think..?
Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[Mark IV]

Reminds me of all those Apache scraps they used to have in the 'High Chaparral' tv series way back in the day.....

Gee I'm showing my age now.{eek3}:tongue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uaoxX9OU1Q

Todd,

Still one of my all time TV Western series

Mark

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Geee brings me childhood memories.....great!

Todd,

Still one of my all time TV Western series

Mark

 

[Guest]

What a great diorama, I have been collecting the TRW series for about 18 months, have about 25 figures and got my first Apache figures a couple of weeks ago. Think I will go more for he Apache figures as they remind me of the Western films I watched as a child, I really look forward to seeing the wagon if K & C do it. I can see a great diorama with a wagon train [in a circle] being attached by a group of Apaches or Comanches. Would be a good series, and could contain Indians, troops and settlers.

Look forward to the wagon and a Stagecoach would be great as well.


I was also thinking about the K & C new Movie and TV tie in ranges, with figures from Westerns, but one film I think would be a Western Film too far would be Blazing Saddles

 

[Sam Hawkins]

Defending annother Fort!

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Sam,
Great idea! I do not collect either K&C US frontier troopers nor JJD Indian Wars but could not notice what a great arrangement you have come up with by bonding both....Congratulations...
Cheers
Artillery_Crazy

Defending annother Fort!

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[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Ronald,
I have read with interest your note to Andy, and his response to your question.
And since K&C has always gone far and beyond to have the sets accurate I felt like adding some research data to the conversation.....

Although I am crazy for artillery and all that relates to it and my area of interest being Victorian British Colonial Wars.....I do also like to read a bit about " The Horse Soldier " manily British and United States cavalry and their uniforms and equipment.

Having said that, Andy has been correct on his depiction of the Buffalo Soldiers and other US Cavalry in all matters and especially on the famous " Black Belt ". The conception that these belts were not an integral part of the troopers uniform is borne from the mistaken assumption of our childhood Hollywood films.....As the images below show, the belt was a decisive part of the equipment for to it was " hooked the carbine " ! On riding the trooper did not have a sadle rifle cover " as we see on western movies..the trooper rides with the carbine hooked to the belt and then slides into a " semi cup " attached to the sadle so that it does not just jump around as the trooper is galloping.....He also fights with the belt on, given that when standing or on guard duty the carbine stays hanging from it on his side for immediate action if necessary ( cavalry carbines do not carry slings to hang around ones shoulder and back...)
All that can be seen in a very good set of books called " The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 - Volume II - The Frontier, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars 1851-1880, by Randy Steffen, Illustrations by Randy Steffen, and published by University of Oklahoma Press Norman and London.

So in a nut shell the trooper if out on garrison duty or patrol he needs to wear the black belt! To picture the trooper just on shirt sleeve, garrion trousers, boots and hat would be fine for a low budget hollywood film but would not stand the accuracy of the uniform as Andy has pictured on the sets.

Hi Ronald,
Many thanks for the message about the 'Carbine Belts' on the new 'Buffalo Soldiers'...I based them on the reference photographs I had from John Ford's 'Sergeant Rutledge' film where the black troopers there wore them...I kind of like them that way.
However maybe in the future I might add a couple without...Let's wait and see...Personally I don't think they detract from the overall look of the soldiers ..just my opinion of course...What do others think..?
Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

A few more pictures......

Hi Ronald,
I have read with interest your note to Andy, and his response to your question.
And since K&C has always gone far and beyond to have the sets accurate I felt like adding some research data to the conversation.....

Although I am crazy for artillery and all that relates to it and my area of interest being Victorian British Colonial Wars.....I do also like to read a bit about " The Horse Soldier " manily British and United States cavalry and their uniforms and equipment.

Having said that, Andy has been correct on his depiction of the Buffalo Soldiers and other US Cavalry in all matters and especially on the famous " Black Belt ". The conception that these belts were not an integral part of the troopers uniform is borne from the mistaken assumption of our childhood Hollywood films.....As the images below show, the belt was a decisive part of the equipment for to it was " hooked the carbine " ! On riding the trooper did not have a sadle rifle cover " as we see on western movies..the trooper rides with the carbine hooked to the belt and then slides into a " semi cup " attached to the sadle so that it does not just jump around as the trooper is galloping.....He also fights with the belt on, given that when standing or on guard duty the carbine stays hanging from it on his side for immediate action if necessary ( cavalry carbines do not carry slings to hang around ones shoulder and back...)
All that can be seen in a very good set of books called " The Horse Soldier 1776-1943 - Volume II - The Frontier, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars 1851-1880, by Randy Steffen, Illustrations by Randy Steffen, and published by University of Oklahoma Press Norman and London.

So in a nut shell the trooper if out on garrison duty or patrol he needs to wear the black belt! To picture the trooper just on shirt sleeve, garrion trousers, boots and hat would be fine for a low budget hollywood film but would not stand the accuracy of the uniform as Andy has pictured on the sets.

 

[Artillery_crazy]

A few more pictures of the troopers...

 

[King & Country]

Defending annother Fort!

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Hi Sam,
Congratulations on another great Apache Fort presentation!
You have a fine collection of our Apaches and John Ford Cavalry in your photos...Plus some other figures...What are they..?
The Fort looks terrific also...Looks like you're having a whole lot of FUN which is what toy soldiers is all about...Look forward to seeing more PLUS look out for more Apaches soon!
Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[Sam Hawkins]

Hi Sam,
Congratulations on another great Apache Fort presentation!
You have a fine collection of our Apaches and John Ford Cavalry in your photos...Plus some other figures...What are they..?
The Fort looks terrific also...Looks like you're having a whole lot of FUN which is what toy soldiers is all about...Look forward to seeing more PLUS look out for more Apaches soon!
Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

Dear Andy!

I am an European collector. I have almost all the figures of your TW, TRW and KX lines. Only the Buffalo Soldiers and the two new Apaches are still missing. I am very happy about your Apaches because there are not a lot of them in our small mountains. Sioux are more popular! The column in the photo below consists of figures of the "Ride to glory" line of Black Hawk. Five of these fine soldiers were inside the fort in the last photographs. Now they are meeting John Wayne. Some of the Apaches were from Janusz. This is a polish producer. You can see some of his products in the second photo.

Thank you very much for your wonderful figures from the west!

Kind regards
Sam

 

[Normandy1944]

Welcome aboard Sam

I'm also a big fan of TRW series from KC. After a Little Big Horn diorama.
I am very happy with the Apache warriors. I am working on a postcoach ambushed diorama.
Now Andy told us that there more Apache in the pipeline are.
His gives me a big smile on my face.











Harrie

 

[Ivanhoe]

Welcome aboard Sam

I'm also a big fan of TRW series from KC. After a Little Big Horn diorama.
I am very happy with the Apache warriors. I am working on a postcoach ambushed diorama.
Now Andy told us that there more Apache in the pipeline are.
His gives me a big smile on my face.

Harrie

Great dioramas !

Love the stage coach. The "Little Big Horn" is very well done...a lot of action.

Thank you.

 

[Sam Hawkins]

Welcome aboard Sam

I'm also a big fan of TRW series from KC. After a Little Big Horn diorama.
I am very happy with the Apache warriors. I am working on a postcoach ambushed diorama.
Now Andy told us that there more Apache in the pipeline are.
His gives me a big smile on my face.

Dear Mr. Normandy!

Thank you very much! It´s good to know that there are some other "Dukes" out there! These are really great pictures, especially for a peculiar guy whose Indians live most of the time in their boxes. But let´s give the K&C Apaches tonight a last try: “Everything seems to be peaceful in Apache Wells. But suddenly in the dawn the small town is threatened by a band of marauding Apaches and the citizens will be soon forced to defend their lives from the Indian attack ..” Cut! Don´t be afraid you tough WWII troopers and “Landsers”! It´s not real, it´s only a good old Western movie ..

 

[Normandy1944]

Beautiful display Sam


Harrie

 

[villagehorse]

Some of my previous shots, i too like this theme. Robin.

 

[Normandy1944]

Fantastic The Real West is back, And better than here before!
As a child, it were my favorite toy soldiers.
With also a lot of comics most of French artist. Such as: Jijé, Jean Giraud and Hermann. My favorite comic was Lieutenant Blueberry. Here a picture of the Comic.


I hope there are still many Real West figures in the pipeline. A fantastic series is it,


Harrie

 

[OzDigger]

Enjoying all these Western dios, keep them coming thanks guys {sm0}

 

[enricoquinto]

Some of my previous shots, i too like this theme. Robin.

Hi Robin,

what terrific pictures! {eek3} I've amazed at such an amazing diorama. In particular, I've been keeping some Del prado figures I love that serie!
As always, well done, mate!!!

Cheers

Enrico

 

[King Tiger II]

THE TUNIQUES BLEUES, IN FRENCH. 59 tomes if i remember correctly.

Very good series.


Serge.