Israeli M38 Jeep with 106mm Recoilless Rifle... (2 Viewers)

[Bombon]

Believe me my friend and fellow collector it's terrific to read such an enthusiastic response to this exciting new series!

Like you I too am a major WW2 guy BUT it's great to venture beyond 1939-1945 from time to time and realize just what else is out there...It can be very liberating and exhilarating to discover so much more about other wars, soldiers and battles. It also refreshes the creative juices so that when we do return to WW2 subject matter we look at it with a new perspective.

With what we have already in the works we will do our level best not to disappoint you...
best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

The new Israeli range is fantastic! Any chance for Merkava tank?

 

[zblang]

I love the Merkava tank, but it didn't enter service until 1978 so we will have to wait for an operation litani / Lebanon conflict series from Andy!

Ps, Andy, I'm a-ok if you want to do this too! Hahaha {sm4}

 

[Maccoy]

Again another great addition to this range....the jeep will surelly be another great piece!

One of the most important operations of Six war day´s was the "Focus Operation", where most of the egyptian, sirian and jordanian air forces where destroyed on the ground....

Can we expecte the Mirage III, since they were used with high sucess in that operation?

 

[King & Country]

Again another great addition to this range....the jeep will surelly be another great piece!

One of the most important operations of Six war day´s was the "Focus Operation", where most of the egyptian, sirian and jordanian air forces where destroyed on the ground....

Can we expecte the Mirage III, since they were used with high sucess in that operation?

Hi Mr. Maccoy,
I totally agree the preemptive 'strikes' by the Israeli Air Force on the opposing Arab air forces was brilliantly planned and executed ... and played a vital part in Israel's success!
That being said, for the moment K&C will concentrate on the 'Ground War'...There's plenty there to keep us more than busy. However, I am going to do a little bit of 'investigation' and 'reconnaissance' on your suggestion.
All the best and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[cantinetozzo]

I want to ask to the religious jews here..it is improper to reproduce a portion of the Wall of the Temple? The three famous soldiers moved in front of the Wall will be a great scene...

 

[nysoldiers]

I want to ask to the religious jews here..it is improper to reproduce a portion of the Wall of the Temple? The three famous soldiers moved in front of the Wall will be a great scene...

I doubt that this would be a problem, there is a famous diorama in Jerusalem of the second Temple which is a big tourist attraction.
You could use JG's ancient city wall with some modifications.

 

[zblang]

No issue for me if done in a historical context, as a k&c piece would be.

 

[Napoleon1er]

I want to ask to the religious jews here..it is improper to reproduce a portion of the Wall of the Temple? The three famous soldiers moved in front of the Wall will be a great scene...

As an Orthodox Jew, I see no problem. As a previous poster mentioned, there are many models of the Temple.

 

[cantinetozzo]

Lately i watched some documentary on the 6 days war..and i noticed the area in front of the Temple was far more cramped than today... i know there are a lot of possibilities for dioramas, and the LOJ building are really good (in alternative is pretty easy to construct some mid eastern buldings) for the purpose , but a monumental Wall (as done with other series like Ancient Egypt ) would be very nice.

 

[Napoleon1er]

As a bonus, it would only have to be one-sided, as all but the top few feet of the wall serves only as a retaining wall.

 

[Grant1865]

I want to ask to the religious jews here..it is improper to reproduce a portion of the Wall of the Temple? The three famous soldiers moved in front of the Wall will be a great scene...

I am an observant Jew. My oldest son served in the Israel Army for three years and received the award for outstanding soldier of his brigade (approximately 5000 soldiers). He has been collecting military miniatures with me for a few years and can't believe Andy has made a line Israeli miniatures. M

L

 

[King & Country]

I am an observant Jew. My oldest son served in the Israel Army for three years and received the award for outstanding soldier of his brigade (approximately 5000 soldiers). He has been collecting military miniatures with me for a few years and can't believe Andy has made a line Israeli miniatures. M

L

Hi there,
With apologies I don't know your actual name...Yes, it's all true, I am happy to say...K&C and yours truly are definitely producing a range of figures and vehicles of the Israeli Army during and after 'The Six-Day War'...We've only just started so this is the perfect time to begin your collection with those first releases (end of advertisement).
Also, Congratulations to your son on his award...I am sure there was plenty of competition for it!
All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

 

[Grant1865]

Hi there,
With apologies I don't know your actual name...Yes, it's all true, I am happy to say...K&C and yours truly are definitely producing a range of figures and vehicles of the Israeli Army during and after 'The Six-Day War'...We've only just started so this is the perfect time to begin your collection with those first releases (end of advertisement).
Also, Congratulations to your son on his award...I am sure there was plenty of competition for it!
All the best and happy collecting, Andy.

Hi Andy,
My name is Brad, yes another one. You will probably recognize my email: bradr2613@gmail.com Keep up the incredible work. Take care.
Brad

 

[binder001]

Small trivia - it's an M38A1 Jeep. M38 was loosely the same as the 1947 CJ2, still having the flat hood but having the side fuel filler. M38A1 had the easily recognized raised hood profile of the later commercial Jeeps among other changes. Still, this is a delightful model! Very nice job by the K&C team.

Gary B.
Waverly, NE

 

[cantinetozzo]

I'm reading nearly everything on IDF and the Arab - Israeli Wars..now i know the meaning of the tactical signs on the IDF tanks, i understood more of the Middle East today (and it's not easy to assess a judgement nonetheless), the reason of prehemptive attacks, etc. I started to understand a little hebraic .. i know now that is more correct to name the Wall not "wailing wall" but Kotel...i believe that some miniatures can open your mind, so thank you Andy..

 

[zblang]

Yup, kotel or western wall preferred over wailing
Also, West Bank, preferred is Judea and Samaria. West Bank is a modern made up thing merely referring that it is west of the Jordan river.

 

[Grant1865]

I'm reading nearly everything on IDF and the Arab - Israeli Wars..now i know the meaning of the tactical signs on the IDF tanks, i understood more of the Middle East today (and it's not easy to assess a judgement nonetheless), the reason of prehemptive attacks, etc. I started to understand a little hebraic .. i know now that is more correct to name the Wall not "wailing wall" but Kotel...i believe that som
e miniatures can open your mind, so thank you Andy..

Andy,
You are in for a real amazing trip if you can make it to Israel. There are ceremonies all year long of Army units receiving their berets when they complete basic training. The soldiers all receive the Tanach (complete Bible with Five Books of Moses, the writings of the Prophets and Psalms of David). The ceremonies are by torch light. The families of these soldiers also come to watch the "swearing" in of the soldiers. Many of these young soldiers are grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. I can tell you one of the most incredible things I saw at a ceremony for awards for outstanding soldiers and promotion of approximately forty officers including Druze and Bedouin soldiers. One of the officers being promoted was the field commander of an elite anti-terrorist units. He was an observant Jew with a knitted kipa (yarmulke). The General of the Central Command called up this officer''s parents to change his officer insignias on each shoulder. Out of the crowd also came this officer's grandfather. He raised his arms and placed them on his grandson's head to give his a blessing. His grandfather was a survivor Auschwitz and had the tattoo on his arm that branded him. There were not too many people with a dry eye. Some things in life you can never forget. For me I will never forget such a profound moment.

 

[King & Country]

Andy,
You are in for a real amazing trip if you can make it to Israel. There are ceremonies all year long of Army units receiving their berets when they complete basic training. The soldiers all receive the Tanach (complete Bible with Five Books of Moses, the writings of the Prophets and Psalms of David). The ceremonies are by torch light. The families of these soldiers also come to watch the "swearing" in of the soldiers. Many of these young soldiers are grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. I can tell you one of the most incredible things I saw at a ceremony for awards for outstanding soldiers and promotion of approximately forty officers including Druze and Bedouin soldiers. One of the officers being promoted was the field commander of an elite anti-terrorist units. He was an observant Jew with a knitted kipa (yarmulke). The General of the Central Command called up this officer''s parents to change his officer insignias on each shoulder. Out of the crowd also came this officer's grandfather. He raised his arms and placed them on his grandson's head to give his a blessing. His grandfather was a survivor Auschwitz and had the tattoo on his arm that branded him. There were not too many people with a dry eye. Some things in life you can never forget. For me I will never forget such a profound moment.

Good evening my friend (HK time),
I just returned from Bangkok and read your excellent post... Israel is one country I HAVE to visit...it's on my favoured nations to visit list right up at the top! A couple of years ago my Church in HK organised a trip there but alas due to other commitments I was unable to join.

However there are strong rumours of another visit being planned and if so I will be there!!! There's just so much history in one relatively small land.

On that cheerful note..Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[cantinetozzo]

On a different note (and i apologize if i go out of topic) this is my latest purchase..a great beast ! F-15 I Ra'am by Easy Model in 1:72

 

[nysoldiers]

Good evening my friend (HK time),
I just returned from Bangkok and read your excellent post... Israel is one country I HAVE to visit...it's on my favoured nations to visit list right up at the top! A couple of years ago my Church in HK organised a trip there but alas due to other commitments I was unable to join.

However there are strong rumours of another visit being planned and if so I will be there!!! There's just so much history in one relatively small land.

On that cheerful note..Best wishes and happy collecting! Andy.

I spent several months in Israel in 1971, about a month on a Kibbutz (commune), and touring the whole country. An amazing experience!
About 20 years ago I went back with my family and five other families. We were a mix of Jewish and Christian heritages. All of us appreciated the history related to our religious heritages as well as that of Islam. The progress the country made in the years since my first visit was absolutely amazing......industry, farming, culture and architecture were all so impressive.
True we may have political disagreements with the Settlers movement and Palestinian treatment but as far as history goes there is just no other place on earth with such a rich and fascinating past.
Walking through the old town in Jerusalem, climbing Masada, driving through the Golan Heights, a boat ride on Lake Tiberius (Sea of Galilee) and so many other sights will inspire you and hopefully
motivate you to continue with your LOJ, Crusades and modern Israeli conflict series.....LOL