Your assumption is not correct that they are tank riders, in a previous post TG said they were going to some more WW2 German Paras in a non-combat resting pose, they have just used the tank to frame them.
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Your assumption is not correct that they are tank riders, in a previous post TG said they were going to some more WW2 German Paras in a non-combat resting pose, they have just used the tank to frame them.
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The picture of them riding a tank, thus being tank riders, came from the manufacturer, the inference is based on that alone.
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A fair assumption.
They look versatile for any tank or non tank related scene fortunately, and fit in with some of the previous resting FJ sets...doing a fry up...having a ciggie etc.
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Morning Treefroggers!
The FJ's pictured on the tank will come in 2 versions and be available next month, they come in one version with bases and one without so you can use as an accessory on the ground or on a tank if you so wish. The Tank was loaned to us by our good friend Stefan Farrelly and is not a future release but that is not to say no tanks are coming!
The gun crew for the Howitzer will be generic, can be used as German or Austrians or that is the plan!
More Japanese on the way but no Aussies I am afraid.
I would normally blame Dave our IT guy for not posting the pictures on the website, but as we have only just sent him pics and text then it is our fault for the delay, hopefully Dave will post later today.
French Foreign legion will include Arabs Mike!
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The FJ's pictured on the tank will come in 2 versions and be available next month, they come in one version with bases and one without so you can use as an accessory on the ground or on a tank if you so wish. The Tank was loaned to us by our good friend Stefan Farrelly and is not a future release but that is not to say no tanks are coming!
The gun crew for the Howitzer will be generic, can be used as German or Austrians or that is the plan!
More Japanese on the way but no Aussies I am afraid.
I would normally blame Dave our IT guy for not posting the pictures on the website, but as we have only just sent him pics and text then it is our fault for the delay, hopefully Dave will post later today.
French Foreign legion will include Arabs Mike!
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I know that is why I pointed out what they had said in a past post, as people assumed there was going to be a tank, pretty much the same as many, including me, thought K & C were going to bring out D-Day sets this month as they delayed the information on the release date until June 6th 2018. Plus I also remember when I did talk to them at the London show in March and they were very luke water when I asked about future tank releases, very non-committal, over the past couple of years they have concentrated on figures and aircraft.
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We have started changing our boxes, let us know what you think and whether we can make any improvements!
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USA013; General John Charles Meyer (April 3, 1919– December 2, 1975) was an American World War II flying ace, and later the commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. SAC was the United States' major nuclear deterrent force with bombers, tankers and reconnaissance aircraft, and intercontinental ballistic missiles. The Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff coordinated the nation's nuclear war plans and developed the Single Integrated Operations Plan.
Meyer fought on the European front during WW2 and scored 24 aerial victories and another 2 flying Sabres during the Korean war. He retired from military service in 1974 aged 55 but unfortunately died of a heart attack aged 56 years old, he is buried at Arlington cemetery.
Priced at $49/£39 inc VAT and limited to 100 pieces worldwide, this set does include the bomb as per the pictures which makes a nice accessory piece.
Meyer fought on the European front during WW2 and scored 24 aerial victories and another 2 flying Sabres during the Korean war. He retired from military service in 1974 aged 55 but unfortunately died of a heart attack aged 56 years old, he is buried at Arlington cemetery.
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FJ035; Marching Fallschirmjager, A version with uncovered helmet and B version with net covered helmet.
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The German Fallschirmjager were the Luftwaffe's elite infantry arm and took part in several high profile missions including the assault on Eben Emael and Crete in 1941 where they suffered high casualties. Despite these losses Crete was captured but is considered something of a Pyrrhic victory. Generally employed in a ground infantry role after Crete the Fallschirmjager showed tenacity and courage on every front and were respected by the Allied forces as a force second to none. Airborne missions after Crete did continue on a smaller scale and included glider and parachute assaults in the Mediterranean theatre most notably the rescue of Mussolini at Gran Sasso. We have made plenty of action FJ's and so this time we have opted for some marching and sentry style figures which can be used in a variety of dioramas.
FJ034 Sentry figure, A version with uncovered helmet and B version with net covered helmet. Priced at $45/£35 and available now.
FJ034 Sentry figure, A version with uncovered helmet and B version with net covered helmet. Priced at $45/£35 and available now.
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SOV014 Russian soldier in parade dress
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World War 2
The Moscow victory parade of 1945 held on June24th 1945; just over a month after the defeat of Nazi Germany. The parade consisted of 40,000 Russian soldiers, 1850 military vehicles and other military hardware. Marshal Zukhov led the parade on a white stallion whilst Stalin watched from a podium after reputedly falling from his horse at an earlier parade practice.One of the most famous moments at the end of the troops parade took place when various soldiers carried the banners of Nazi Germany and threw them down next to the National Mausoleum. To this day it remains the largest military parade ever held in Russia.
Our first 2 figures for this series comprise a very sharp looking officer in parade dress and surely the smartest looking WW2 Russians on the market!
A flag bearer and other figures will follow later this year.
SOV013 Russian Officer in parade dress
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The Moscow victory parade of 1945 held on June24th 1945; just over a month after the defeat of Nazi Germany. The parade consisted of 40,000 Russian soldiers, 1850 military vehicles and other military hardware. Marshal Zukhov led the parade on a white stallion whilst Stalin watched from a podium after reputedly falling from his horse at an earlier parade practice.One of the most famous moments at the end of the troops parade took place when various soldiers carried the banners of Nazi Germany and threw them down next to the National Mausoleum. To this day it remains the largest military parade ever held in Russia.
Our first 2 figures for this series comprise a very sharp looking officer in parade dress and surely the smartest looking WW2 Russians on the market!
A flag bearer and other figures will follow later this year.
SOV013 Russian Officer in parade dress
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GW085 ‘Aircraftsman Lawrence’ (of Arabia) as he might have appeared in the 1920’s painting an aircraft. Lawrence a distinguished soldier of the Great War sought anonymity in the newly formed RAF in 1922, he was interviewed by Flying Officer W.E. Johns (The Biggles books author) who rejected Lawrence for using a false name. Lawrence left the recruiting station and returned some time later with an RAF messenger and a mystery hand written note ordering Johns to admit Lawrence to the RAF. Lawrence was enlisted under the name of Ross and by all accounts thoroughly enjoyed his time until he was discharged in 1925 and joined the Tank Corps. Lawrence died in a motor bike crash in 1935 shortly after leaving the army
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World War 1
At the beginning of WW1 the German army still adopted a more traditional form of headdress, the artillery version of the Pickelhaube sported a round ball on the top as opposed to a spike worn by the infantry.
Our GW076B German Artillery soldier on parade features one of these German artillery soldiers as he would have appeared in 1914. All he needs now is the Kaiser to come by and inspect him!
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At the beginning of WW1 the German army still adopted a more traditional form of headdress, the artillery version of the Pickelhaube sported a round ball on the top as opposed to a spike worn by the infantry.
Our GW076B German Artillery soldier on parade features one of these German artillery soldiers as he would have appeared in 1914. All he needs now is the Kaiser to come by and inspect him!
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ACCPAK 013A Kubelwagen Normandy
The Volkswagen Kübelwagen was a light military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military (both Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS). Based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle, it was prototyped as the Type 62, but eventually became known internally as the Type 82.
Full-scale production of the Type 82 Kübelwagen started in February 1940, as soon as the VW factories had become operational. No major changes took place before production ended in 1945, only small modifications were implemented, mostly eliminating unnecessary parts and reinforcing some, which had proved unequal to the task. Prototype versions were assembled with four-wheel-drive (Type 86) and different engines, but none offered a significant increase in performance or capability over the existing Type 82 and the designs were never implemented. As of March 1943, the Kubelwagen received a revised dashboard and the bigger 1,131 cc engine, developed for the Schwimmwagen, this produced more torque and power than the original 985 cc unit. When production ceased at the end of the war, 50,435 Kübelwagen vehicles had been produced, the vehicle had proven itself to be surprisingly useful, reliable, and durable. It was to the Germans what the Willy's Jeep was to the Allies.
Priced at $95/£75 this vehicle is a standalone piece with rotating wheels and the figure shown is for scale reference only please note.
The Volkswagen Kübelwagen was a light military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military (both Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS). Based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle, it was prototyped as the Type 62, but eventually became known internally as the Type 82.
Full-scale production of the Type 82 Kübelwagen started in February 1940, as soon as the VW factories had become operational. No major changes took place before production ended in 1945, only small modifications were implemented, mostly eliminating unnecessary parts and reinforcing some, which had proved unequal to the task. Prototype versions were assembled with four-wheel-drive (Type 86) and different engines, but none offered a significant increase in performance or capability over the existing Type 82 and the designs were never implemented. As of March 1943, the Kubelwagen received a revised dashboard and the bigger 1,131 cc engine, developed for the Schwimmwagen, this produced more torque and power than the original 985 cc unit. When production ceased at the end of the war, 50,435 Kübelwagen vehicles had been produced, the vehicle had proven itself to be surprisingly useful, reliable, and durable. It was to the Germans what the Willy's Jeep was to the Allies.
Priced at $95/£75 this vehicle is a standalone piece with rotating wheels and the figure shown is for scale reference only please note.
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ACC PAK010 Skoda Howitzer
The Skoda 30.5cm Mörser M.11 was a siege howitzer produced by the Skoda Works and used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War 1 and by Germany in World War II.
Development began in 1906, when a development contract was placed by the Austro-Hungarian high command with Skoda-Werke in Pilsen to develop a weapon capable of penetrating the concrete fortresses being built in Belgium and Italy. Development work continued until 1909, when the first prototype was finished and in 1910, fired secretly in Hungary.
The weapon was able to penetrate 2m (6ft 7in) of reinforced concrete with its special armour-piercing shell,
The weapon was transported in three sections by a 100-horsepower 15 ton Austro-Daimler road tractor M.12. It broke down into barrel, carriage and firing platform loads, each of which had its own trailer. It could be assembled and readied to fire in around 50 minutes.
The mortar could fire two types of shell, a heavy armour piercing shell with a delayed action fuse weighing 384kg, and a lighter 287kg shell fitted with an impact fuse. The light shell was capable of creating a crater 8 metres wide and 8 metres deep, as well as killing exposed infantry up to 400m (440yd) away.
The weapon required a crew of 15–17, and could fire 10 to 12 rounds an hour. After firing, it automatically returned to the horizontal loading position
The Ministry for War placed an order for 24 of the new wonder weapons.
Eight Mörsers were loaned to the German Army and they were first fired in action on the Western Front at the start of World War 1. They were used in concert with the Krupp 42cm howitzer to destroy the rings of Belgian Fortresses around Liege (Battle of Liege), Namur (Fortified Position of Namur) and Antwerp (Forts Koningshooikt, Kessel and Broechem).
In 1915, ten howitzers were used in support of the Austro-Hungarian-German invasion of Serbia under the German General August von Mackensen. By the end of the war, 79 of the weapons of all three types were in service.
In 1939, Germany seized all 17 pieces from Czechoslovakia and repaired the howitzer from the Arsenal Museum, designating them 30.5cm Mörser (t). In 1941, they obtained five more weapons after the defeat of Yugoslavia and placed them into service as the 30.5cm Mörser 638(j). They saw service against Poland, France, and the Soviet Union in World War II, where they served with Heavy Artillery Battalions (schwere Artillerie-Abteilungen) 624, 641 and 815 as well as two Heavy Static Artillery Batteries (schwere Artillerie-Batterie bodenstandig) 230 and 779.
Our 1/30 scale Howitzer comes with ammunition trolley, tool box and 2 other spare shells to create a great diorama piece all on its own. The majority of this model is made from resin to save on weight with some metal parts. Barrel will elevate up and down and howitzer will traverse on its base.
We will be releasing crew figures suitable for WW1 and WW2 separately for the howitzer in the near future. The German artillery figure shown in the attached photos is for scale comparison purposes only.
Priced at $145/£120 inc VAT and limited to 100 in number in this colour scheme.
ACC PAK010 Skoda Howitzer
The Skoda 30.5cm Mörser M.11 was a siege howitzer produced by the Skoda Works and used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War 1 and by Germany in World War II.
Development began in 1906, when a development contract was placed by the Austro-Hungarian high command with Skoda-Werke in Pilsen to develop a weapon capable of penetrating the concrete fortresses being built in Belgium and Italy. Development work continued until 1909, when the first prototype was finished and in 1910, fired secretly in Hungary.
The weapon was able to penetrate 2m (6ft 7in) of reinforced concrete with its special armour-piercing shell,
The weapon was transported in three sections by a 100-horsepower 15 ton Austro-Daimler road tractor M.12. It broke down into barrel, carriage and firing platform loads, each of which had its own trailer. It could be assembled and readied to fire in around 50 minutes.
The mortar could fire two types of shell, a heavy armour piercing shell with a delayed action fuse weighing 384kg, and a lighter 287kg shell fitted with an impact fuse. The light shell was capable of creating a crater 8 metres wide and 8 metres deep, as well as killing exposed infantry up to 400m (440yd) away.
The weapon required a crew of 15–17, and could fire 10 to 12 rounds an hour. After firing, it automatically returned to the horizontal loading position
The Ministry for War placed an order for 24 of the new wonder weapons.
Eight Mörsers were loaned to the German Army and they were first fired in action on the Western Front at the start of World War 1. They were used in concert with the Krupp 42cm howitzer to destroy the rings of Belgian Fortresses around Liege (Battle of Liege), Namur (Fortified Position of Namur) and Antwerp (Forts Koningshooikt, Kessel and Broechem).
In 1915, ten howitzers were used in support of the Austro-Hungarian-German invasion of Serbia under the German General August von Mackensen. By the end of the war, 79 of the weapons of all three types were in service.
In 1939, Germany seized all 17 pieces from Czechoslovakia and repaired the howitzer from the Arsenal Museum, designating them 30.5cm Mörser (t). In 1941, they obtained five more weapons after the defeat of Yugoslavia and placed them into service as the 30.5cm Mörser 638(j). They saw service against Poland, France, and the Soviet Union in World War II, where they served with Heavy Artillery Battalions (schwere Artillerie-Abteilungen) 624, 641 and 815 as well as two Heavy Static Artillery Batteries (schwere Artillerie-Batterie bodenstandig) 230 and 779.
Our 1/30 scale Howitzer comes with ammunition trolley, tool box and 2 other spare shells to create a great diorama piece all on its own. The majority of this model is made from resin to save on weight with some metal parts. Barrel will elevate up and down and howitzer will traverse on its base.
We will be releasing crew figures suitable for WW1 and WW2 separately for the howitzer in the near future. The German artillery figure shown in the attached photos is for scale comparison purposes only.
Priced at $145/£120 inc VAT and limited to 100 in number in this colour scheme.
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ROM095 Roman Cavalry Legionnaire slashing with sword on grey horse.
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A version with red shield and B version with green shield.
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A version with red shield and B version with green shield.
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ROM094 Roman Cavalry Officer magnificently adorned and ready for action. Priced at $120/£80 inc VAT and limited to 150 pieces worldwide.
