John Jenkins Treasure Hunt 2018 at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show! (1 Viewer)

This afternoon I received my Caption Contest prize package from John. Included in the package was the prototype figure of the mounted Indian (Whiskey, Scalps, and Beaver Pelts) from John's Treasure Hunt. I guess that means I was one of the lucky Treasure Hunters . . . . Looking forward to the release of this new range . . . . .

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At this point I will just list what I know I guess!

Pontoon Bridge: Paul C.
Nielson's Farmhouse: Allan L.
HB Tlaxcalans: Dan B.
Mountain man: Mike B.
Roman Boat: John B.
Carthaginian Boat: Bob K.
USAAF Moto Tug: Pat F.
Sierra Aztecs: ?????? It's a mystery!

Thank you for all who participated, can't wait to see all these in their painted versions in 2019!

Julie
 
Julie said:
First stop will be Sven from Elite Military Miniatures! He is an all-new addition to the "Hunting" stops this year! He has come over from Australia to join the fun of CTSS this year. He will be in his room limited hours so look for him wandering the halls and enjoying the show will all the other collectors in town!

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WWII US Navy aircraft carriers, from the large fleet carriers down to escort carriers, had many of these little tractors to increase the efficiency of the flight deck operations. Powered by a 45hp engine, it was capable of pulling approximately 1.8 tons.

The US Navy started to use Clark tractors on its aircraft carriers since mid-1942.
The Clarktor 6 model tractors, were already in service on USAAF airfields at the time, and helped to tow and position aircraft on the carriers' busy flight decks and saw success in this role.
These particular vehicles were in use on Lexington, Essex and Midway class carriers. Replaced by newer flight deck tractors in the mid-1950s, Clarktors continued to serve ashore on some Naval Air Stations until the late 1960s.

The Moto Tug as well as many new items for the Aircraft Carrier series will be available throughout 2019!

QUESTION: What is the average weight of a fully grown African Elephant?
  • 1.8 tons
  • 5 tons
  • 9 tons
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I really, really, really want this tractor.

Carlos
 
Hi guys,

Although the description of JJD's flight deck tractor states these were introduced on carriers in mid 1942, I've found a pic of a Clarktor 6 onboard USS Wasp in february 1942, clearing snow off the flight deck during her North Atlantic deployment.
Am I correct in assuming that USS Lexington might theoretically have carried clarktor 6 tractors before she went down at the Coral Sea? Yes, I'm looking for an excuse to purchase the upcoming model and combine it with O'Hare's Wildcat:smile2: Any insights would be most appreciated.

Regards,
Vincent
 

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vincent1973 said:
Hi guys,

Although the description of JJD's flight deck tractor states these were introduced on carriers in mid 1942, I've found a pic of a Clarktor 6 onboard USS Wasp in february 1942, clearing snow off the flight deck during her North Atlantic deployment.
Am I correct in assuming that USS Lexington might theoretically have carried clarktor 6 tractors before she went down at the Coral Sea? Yes, I'm looking for an excuse to purchase the upcoming model and combine it with O'Hare's Wildcat:smile2: Any insights would be most appreciated.

Regards,
Vincent
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Hummmm ... good question. I will see if I can find any reference to this in my US Navy library.

But with a quick look I found this!

At the same time the US Navy adopted the Clarktor 6 Tractor which was already in use with the USAAF. The Clarktor 6 was based on a pre-war commercial tractor design. These tractors were in use on Lexington, Essex and Midway class carriers till the mid-1950s:

However, that may mean that the USS Saratoga had the Clarktor 6. :rolleyes2:

Here is the link:
http://xbradtc2.com/2015/04/03/a-quick-history-of-us-navy-flight-deck-tractors/

--- LaRRy
 
Larry Allen said:
Hummmm ... good question. I will see if I can find any reference to this in my US Navy library.

But with a quick look I found this!

At the same time the US Navy adopted the Clarktor 6 Tractor which was already in use with the USAAF. The Clarktor 6 was based on a pre-war commercial tractor design. These tractors were in use on Lexington, Essex and Midway class carriers till the mid-1950s:

However, that may mean that the USS Saratoga had the Clarktor 6. :rolleyes2:

Here is the link:
http://xbradtc2.com/2015/04/03/a-quick-history-of-us-navy-flight-deck-tractors/

--- LaRRy
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Hi Larry, thanks for your reply. Yep, I found that too and was thinking the same thing🙃 The plot thickens when you consider that Wasp was a Yorktown class and also had them. For now, I think possibility is high enough to justify a purchase😎
 
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vincent1973 said:
Hi Larry, thanks for your reply. Yep, I found that too and was thinking the same thing🙃 For now, I think possibility is high enough to justify a purchase😎
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The real TRUTH is that they are YOUR soldiers (or sailors in this case) so do what you want to and have fun.
Look at the thread that K&C Andy just put out!

Nazi Dinosaurs? Probably ..:tongue: .. not to historically factual, but sooooooo much fun.

--- LaRRy
 
Larry Allen said:
The real TRUTH is that they are YOUR soldiers (or sailors in this case) so do what you want to and have fun.
Look at the thread that K&C Andy just put out!

Nazi Dinosaurs? Probably ..:tongue: .. not to historically factual, but sooooooo much fun.

--- LaRRy
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Yeah; to each his own.

I guess.

When I do my displays, if they are based on a specific battle, I do a lot of research to make sure it's historically accurate as far as troops, scenery, etc, etc, I want it as accurate as possible.

To me, THAT is fun.

Again; to each his own.

It's like when I go to wargaming shows; some games are historically themed, others are fantasy themed with dinosaurs, space ships, fighting historical armies.

Both groups playing in their games are having fun.

What is fun for one person may not be fun for someone else.

Ok, carry on Larry.
 
Warrior said:
Yeah; to each his own.

I guess.

When I do my displays, if they are based on a specific battle, I do a lot of research to make sure it's historically accurate as far as troops, scenery, etc, etc, I want it as accurate as possible.

To me, THAT is fun.

Again; to each his own.

It's like when I go to wargaming shows; some games are historically themed, others are fantasy themed with dinosaurs, space ships, fighting historical armies.

Both groups playing in their games are having fun.

What is fun for one person may not be fun for someone else.

Ok, carry on Larry.
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Exactly correct. In your case the enjoyment comes in hours of research and planning. Then you are very meticulous in display and presentation. And that is evident in the incredible finished product. For others accuracy is not a prime motivator.
But as long as the result is enjoyable then it is fine.

---LaRRy
 
Larry Allen said:
Exactly correct. In your case the enjoyment comes in hours of research and planning. Then you are very meticulous in display and presentation. And that is evident in the incredible finished product. For others accuracy is not a prime motivator.
But as long as the result is enjoyable then it is fine.

---LaRRy
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One of the more currently popular gaming systems is this foolish "All quiet on the Martian Front", it's WWI troops fighting Martians, I've seen games being run.

It looks idiotic, but hey, if that's what floats your boat, then have a ball.

I'll stick to Waterloo, Gettysburg, Gravelotte St. Privat and The Battle of the Bulge.
 
Larry Allen said:
The real TRUTH is that they are YOUR soldiers (or sailors in this case) so do what you want to and have fun.
Look at the thread that K&C Andy just put out!

Nazi Dinosaurs? Probably ..:tongue: .. not to historically factual, but sooooooo much fun.

--- LaRRy
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I respect your opinion. It certainly makes things easier:) For me, Like Warrior, part of the fun is in the research. Even to the point of wanting to find out if US Navy equipment had the same colour before the 1943 'medium gray' directive, as my scene is set in 1942. I wouldn't want a deck tractor in the wrong colour. Yeahh:rolleyes2: If you read this Mr. Jenkins, a yellow version would be fine too. Just please make an F9F PANTHER to go with it. BH deck plates and crew would do. Just a suggestion^&cool Remember Bridges at Toko-Ri, anyone?
 
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Larry Allen said:
The real TRUTH is that they are YOUR soldiers (or sailors in this case) so do what you want to and have fun.
Look at the thread that K&C Andy just put out!

Nazi Dinosaurs? Probably ..:tongue: .. not to historically factual, but sooooooo much fun.

--- LaRRy
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Maybe Tom can do a diorama of his Confederate WWI plane attacking a dinosaur...……...wouldn't that be FUN?

Yeah, sure it would.
 
Warrior said:
One of the more currently popular gaming systems is this foolish "All quiet on the Martian Front", it's WWI troops fighting Martians, I've seen games being run.

It looks idiotic, but hey, if that's what floats your boat, then have a ball.

I'll stick to Waterloo, Gettysburg, Gravelotte St. Privat and The Battle of the Bulge.
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Victorian sci-fi and Pulp are popular too.
Mark
 
marco55 said:
Victorian sci-fi and Pulp are popular too.
Mark
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The problem with wargaming is the figure companies are always looking for new figures to push, how many Napoleonics/ACW/WWII figures can you buy, so new gaming systems pop up...………….sci fi/fantasy/oddball/goofball themes, figures are produced, rules are written and off you go...……………….
 
maybe we should talk about the teaching of history

I laughed so hard at this I split my coke on my desk.
 
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