wayne556517
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wayne556517
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Dear All
Welcome to our first release notes of 2013, there being no release in January due to our factory relocating amongst other issues. However we are slowly gearing up our production with some very exciting products due to appear on the horizon in 2013. So without further ado let’s see what is available for this month!
GW011/012 A7 Tank
The A7 tank was the only operational tank used the Germans in WW1 with a total of 20 being used on frontline duties. The A7 was a large machine for its time being 24ft long, 11ft high and nearly 10 ft wide. There was a crew of 18, with most of these being utilised to man the 6 machine guns and the 57mm Nordenfeldt cannon. Up to 300 rounds for the Nordenfeldt could be carried, which made this a truly mobile fortress albeit with only a top speed of 3 MPH cross country. The A7 had 24 wheels which were individually sprung; this gave it an advantage over British tanks which had no sprung suspension. However because of this type of suspension and the fact that the armoured body overhung the chassis, the tank was prone to wobbling as it lurched along! Ropes were provided internally for the crew to hang onto but the whole experience must have been very uncomfortable for all concerned. British troops coined the phrase ‘Wibble Wobble’ for tanks and this would have been a very apt description for the A7.
The armour for the A7 was up to 30mm thick, which made the tank invulnerable to machine gun fire but because hardened armour plate was not used the A7 was vulnerable to large calibre artillery weapons. The first tank versus tank battle in the world action took place at Villers Brettoneux, between the British and Germans in 1918. The Germans lost one A7 tank (later recovered) to Lt Mitchell in a British Male tank, however Lt Mitchells tank lost a track due to mortar fire and had to be abandoned. The 2 British Female tanks accompanying Mitchell had already departed the battle as their machine guns could not penetrate the A7 armour. However the arrival of 7 British Whippet tanks forced the rest of the German infantry and tanks to abandon the battle. Although a minor battle in itself both forces gained valuable experience, which would help shape armoured warfare in the future.
We have as per normal released 2 versions of our A7: GW0011 ‘Cyclops’ with a 2 tone camouflage pattern and ‘Deaths Head’ insignia painted on the front. Cyclops saw action in various battles and survived WW1 only to be scrapped in 1919.
GW0012 ‘Schnuck’ comes in a 3 tone camouflage pattern with Balkan crosses on the side. This tank was captured by New Zealand troops at Fremicourt in August 1918. Schnuck was put on display at the Imperial War Museum in London after the war but was later scrapped, with only the main cannon being retained.
This model weighs nearly 2 kilos and is therefore a hefty collector’s piece. Priced at $155 with a limited edition of 100 each being made this is an iconic piece for every serious WW1 collector.
PARA010/COMM007 Two inch Mortar Team
The 2 inch mortar was developed in 1938 with 500 units being available to the British army at the beginning of WW2. The mortar saw service throughout WW2 with several versions being released over the course of the war. Aiming was simply a matter of pointing the mortar in the direction of the enemy and either lowering or raising the barrel to achieve the desired range. Because of the short length of the barrel no bipod was deemed necessary. The 2 inch mortar was finally withdrawn from British army service in the 1980’s and as such could be counted as a very successful design that gave excellent service throughout its service history.
Our 2 man sets comes in 2 versions with a ‘Red Devil’ crew for the Paratroop version. One soldier aims the mortar whilst the second figure waits ready with another round.
The Commando version comes with our figures wearing the famous green beret and Denison smocks which were worn by this elite fighting unit from 1944 onwards.
Priced at $65 and available now with both versions limited to 100 pieces each.
March 2013 should see the arrival of the new French Foreign Legion series and another new range featuring some British Redcoats! I have also attached pictures of our RNAS Rolls Royce armoured car. This will be available in late February/early March and should be competitively priced at around $125. Only 100 of this particular model will be made available so pre-order now to avoid disappointment
Until then I wish you ‘Adieu’ and speak with you all soon.
Best Wishes Vicki Lucas
Marketing Manager TGM
Welcome to our first release notes of 2013, there being no release in January due to our factory relocating amongst other issues. However we are slowly gearing up our production with some very exciting products due to appear on the horizon in 2013. So without further ado let’s see what is available for this month!
GW011/012 A7 Tank
The A7 tank was the only operational tank used the Germans in WW1 with a total of 20 being used on frontline duties. The A7 was a large machine for its time being 24ft long, 11ft high and nearly 10 ft wide. There was a crew of 18, with most of these being utilised to man the 6 machine guns and the 57mm Nordenfeldt cannon. Up to 300 rounds for the Nordenfeldt could be carried, which made this a truly mobile fortress albeit with only a top speed of 3 MPH cross country. The A7 had 24 wheels which were individually sprung; this gave it an advantage over British tanks which had no sprung suspension. However because of this type of suspension and the fact that the armoured body overhung the chassis, the tank was prone to wobbling as it lurched along! Ropes were provided internally for the crew to hang onto but the whole experience must have been very uncomfortable for all concerned. British troops coined the phrase ‘Wibble Wobble’ for tanks and this would have been a very apt description for the A7.
The armour for the A7 was up to 30mm thick, which made the tank invulnerable to machine gun fire but because hardened armour plate was not used the A7 was vulnerable to large calibre artillery weapons. The first tank versus tank battle in the world action took place at Villers Brettoneux, between the British and Germans in 1918. The Germans lost one A7 tank (later recovered) to Lt Mitchell in a British Male tank, however Lt Mitchells tank lost a track due to mortar fire and had to be abandoned. The 2 British Female tanks accompanying Mitchell had already departed the battle as their machine guns could not penetrate the A7 armour. However the arrival of 7 British Whippet tanks forced the rest of the German infantry and tanks to abandon the battle. Although a minor battle in itself both forces gained valuable experience, which would help shape armoured warfare in the future.
We have as per normal released 2 versions of our A7: GW0011 ‘Cyclops’ with a 2 tone camouflage pattern and ‘Deaths Head’ insignia painted on the front. Cyclops saw action in various battles and survived WW1 only to be scrapped in 1919.
GW0012 ‘Schnuck’ comes in a 3 tone camouflage pattern with Balkan crosses on the side. This tank was captured by New Zealand troops at Fremicourt in August 1918. Schnuck was put on display at the Imperial War Museum in London after the war but was later scrapped, with only the main cannon being retained.
This model weighs nearly 2 kilos and is therefore a hefty collector’s piece. Priced at $155 with a limited edition of 100 each being made this is an iconic piece for every serious WW1 collector.
PARA010/COMM007 Two inch Mortar Team
The 2 inch mortar was developed in 1938 with 500 units being available to the British army at the beginning of WW2. The mortar saw service throughout WW2 with several versions being released over the course of the war. Aiming was simply a matter of pointing the mortar in the direction of the enemy and either lowering or raising the barrel to achieve the desired range. Because of the short length of the barrel no bipod was deemed necessary. The 2 inch mortar was finally withdrawn from British army service in the 1980’s and as such could be counted as a very successful design that gave excellent service throughout its service history.
Our 2 man sets comes in 2 versions with a ‘Red Devil’ crew for the Paratroop version. One soldier aims the mortar whilst the second figure waits ready with another round.
The Commando version comes with our figures wearing the famous green beret and Denison smocks which were worn by this elite fighting unit from 1944 onwards.
Priced at $65 and available now with both versions limited to 100 pieces each.
March 2013 should see the arrival of the new French Foreign Legion series and another new range featuring some British Redcoats! I have also attached pictures of our RNAS Rolls Royce armoured car. This will be available in late February/early March and should be competitively priced at around $125. Only 100 of this particular model will be made available so pre-order now to avoid disappointment
Until then I wish you ‘Adieu’ and speak with you all soon.
Best Wishes Vicki Lucas
Marketing Manager TGM
waynepoo
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Well after moaning a bit about the lack of Great War vehicles some finally arrive, a German tank and RR A/Car are very welcome along with JJD A/car. Tho a great start it is not enough by a long shot and much, much more is needed. Now bring on some British artillery and trucks....please.
Wayne.
Wayne.
villagehorse
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Thanks Wayne for sharing at least these, you are no doubt keeping the FFL all for yourself, not nice{sm4}{sm4}{sm4},cheers, Robin.
The Ruskie
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Very nice!
I've put my order in
Shame though they didn't do the Mephisto A7V (captured by the 26th Battalion AIF from memory).
Mick
I've put my order in
Shame though they didn't do the Mephisto A7V (captured by the 26th Battalion AIF from memory).
Mick
Guy
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Almost all releases are WW1. Not my kettle of fish . The Rolls Royce armoured car with a proper repaint could be used in WWII, but I already have the K&C desert version of it in my collection . I do not find the para and/or commando set with the two inch mortar very appealing . So no purchases for me this month .
guy
guy
