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“DISPATCHES”
JANUARY 2010
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2010… The beginning of a brand-new year and, we hope, the continuing comeback from the depths of the recent global recession…
As far as K&C is concerned it’s going to be a great year for collectors and, of course, dealers too. So, let’s get started…
1.***** WHAT’S BEING RELEASED IN JANUARY?
A. “Goering’s Luftwaffe on Parade”
A wee bit late… we thought it would be available in late December but… better late than never. And it’s only by a few days!
This new “add-on” to the BERLIN’38 series has most (if not quite all) of these Luftwaffe airmen on the parade ground in their best uniforms…
LW008 “Officer with Sword”
LW009 “Marching Officer w/ Flag”
LW010 “Marching Airman w/ Rifle”
LW011 “Standing Airman presenting arms”
LW012 “Standing Officer Saluting”
LW013 “Standing Airman w/ Rifle”
LW014 “Walking Officer”
LW015 “Standing at Attention”
LW016 “Luftwaffe General Erhard Milch”
Originally a friend of Herman Goering, Milch owed a lot to the Reichsmarschall. He was thought to be half-Jewish yet still achieved high rank in the Luftwaffe. Eventually he fell out of favour but still managed to survive both the war and a brief spell as a jailed war criminal. He died in 1972.
LW017 “Major Gunther Rall”
This is the second sculpt we have made of this outstanding fighter pilot. Gunther Rall (1918-2009) was the third most successful fighter ace in history with 275 victories (241 on the Eastern Front). He flew over 600 combat missions, was shot down 8 times and wounded 3.
He claimed all of his victories in the Me.109.
After the war he rejoined the “new” Luftwaffe in 1955 rising to the rank of Generalleutnant before retiring. In 2004 he wrote his memoirs and died, aged 91 earlier in 2009.
Available NOW!
B. “Down to earth with a bang!”
From battles in the air during WW2 to battles on the ground during the Age of Napoleon… “L’artillerie à pied”… “Foot Artillery”.
Napoleon often said that “artillery is the key to most successful battles”. And, to that effect K&C is releasing five very useful (and adaptable) sets add to your field artillery gun line.
NA195 “Cannon Set”
Three different “Line Artillerymen” serve a classic 12-pounder cannon. All are wearing the uniform of 1813-1815.
NA196 “Artillery Command Set”
A standing saluting NCO awaits orders from his mounted officer.
NA197 “Alternative Gun Crew”
These three extra figures can be added or combined to form a larger gun crew or to serve NA198 “The French Howitzer”.
NA198 “The French Howitzer”
The short, stubby barrel is easily recognized as a 6 inch Howitzer. It utilizes the same standard gun carriage as the 12-pounder cannon.
NA199 “Classic Napoleon”
Bonaparte in his usual battlefield dress of gray greatcoat over his Chasseur a Cheval green uniform. The Emperor surveys the scene.
AVAILABILITY:** Early January
C. “From Waterloo to Waterless!”
Now we fly you to the barren, arid wastes of North Africa during WW2… with our very latest British 8th. Army releases.
EA040 “Major Paddy Mayne S.A.S.”
“Paddy” Mayne was one of the true legends of WW2… The winner of no less than 4 D.S.O.’s he served with the Special Air Service almost from the formation of the Regiment.
Brave… bold… and sometimes reckless “Paddy” Mayne was responsible for personally destroying over 130 German and Italian aircraft on raids on Axis airfields. While fighting he could be superb… out of the line he could be extremely difficult. A complex but very brave soldier.
Here he’s dressed in typical casual S.A.S. Desert style.
EA041 “Universal Carrier”
One of the war’s most famous British vehicles these little carriers usually mounted a Bren Gun… Ours however has adopted the heavier, belt-fed Vickers Machine Gun. In 7th.Armoured Division markings (“The Desert Rats”) it comes with 2 crew.
EA042 “The Desert Bentley”
How this pre war “touring Bentley” came to end up with the S.A.S is interesting… it was won in a poker game in Alexandria. Originally owned by a wealthy British Cavalry officer he lost it (along with a great deal of money) to a friend of “Paddy” Mayne’s. When “Paddy” saw it he had S.A.S mechanics overhaul it… repaint it… and customize it (guns and all) for Desert operations.
K&C’s version comes with a seated S.A.S. driver.
AVAILABILITY:** Early January
D. “Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder…”
From the sun bleached desert to the gray and rainswept skies over Britain in 1943…
K&C’s various Air Force series have, so far, focused mainly on the German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force… We feel it’s about time the YANKS had a go as well… And here they are… nine sets of figures and individuals plus an iconic U.S. fighter plane…
AF003 “Captain Brett Cutler”
This good-looking officer with movie star style is wearing the popular “Burberry Trench Coat” to ward off the damp and cold British weather. He’s also sporting a crushed “50-Mission” hat as well.
AF004 “Air Force MP’s”
Two, at attention, U.S. Military Policemen, easily identified by the arm brassards and all-white uniform accoutrements.
AF005 “Crew Chief”
A saluting NCO in service dress, clipboard in hand.
AF006 “Army Air Corps Mechanics”
Three different GI’s going about their usual tasks on a busy airfield.
AF007 “Lt. Dick Rabb”
By D. Day this young fighter “jock” had 12 “kills” to his credit flying a plane called “HOT PANTS”.
AF008 “The New Boy”
A newly-commissioned officer prepares to join his first squadron… always a nervous time.
AF009 “Flying Cowboy”
Capt. Nick “Cowboy” Magura with 11 “kills” demonstrates with his hands how he shot down his latest victim.
AF010 “Pointing MP”
This “snowdrop” indicating the way around the airfield.
AF011 “P.51B “Mustang””
This 1:30 scale polystone and metal model pays tribute to what many consider to be the finest fighter plane of WW2… the North American P.51 “Mustang”. Our “B” model aircraft is the razor-back version and is in the personal markings of Major (later Colonel) James H. Howard of the 354th.Fighter Group. Howard’s “DING HAO” (The Best) sports 6 German “kills” plus 6 Japanese ones. Maj. Howard flew with the American “Flying Tigers” in China before America entered the war. He was the only U.S. fighter pilot in the European Theatre of Operations to win the Congressional Medal of Honour.
Our model comes with “gear down” and a figure of Maj. Howard in the cockpit.
P.P.* Special Note: Just 500 of this particular model are being produced
*P.P. Planned Production
AVAILABILITY:** Mid January
E. “RAF Nissan/ Quonset Hut”
RAF014 “Nissen/ Quonset Hut”
This is the perfect diorama/ accessory building for these new USAAF figures and aircraft.
AVAILABILITY:** Mid January
F. “The Real Old West”
From Americans fighting in the air in the mid 20th.Century to other Americans fighting in the “Old West” of the 1850’s
TRW009 “Standing Firing Dragoon”
A dismounted Dragoon takes careful aim with his carbine.
TRW010 “Dismounted Dragoon w/Pistol”
Another foot Dragoon… pistol in one hand trying hold on to his rearing mount.
TRW011 “Dismounted Dragoon w/Carbine”
Standing next to his wounded horse this Dragoon spins around to face the enemy.
TRW012 “Mounted Dragoon Corporal w/Pistol”
TRW013 “Scout firing Carbine”
TRW014 “Mounted Warrior w/Bow and Arrow”
TRW015 “Mounted Warrior w/Lance”
TRW016 Warrior firing Musket”
TRW017 “Running Warrior w/Carbine”
TRW018 “Charging Warrior w/Axe”
TRW019 “Warrior firing Bow and Arrow”
Note: All of our Indians are painted in Southern Plains Indian style using Comanche… Sioux and Cheyenne references.
AVAILABILITY:** Late January or Early February
G. PALM TREE APOLOGY
Sorry Guys we had hoped to have our Desert Palm Trees available for dispatch this month but alas due to other production priorities we have had to slightly delay the release until March 2010.
JANUARY 2010
*
2010… The beginning of a brand-new year and, we hope, the continuing comeback from the depths of the recent global recession…
As far as K&C is concerned it’s going to be a great year for collectors and, of course, dealers too. So, let’s get started…
1.***** WHAT’S BEING RELEASED IN JANUARY?
A. “Goering’s Luftwaffe on Parade”
A wee bit late… we thought it would be available in late December but… better late than never. And it’s only by a few days!
This new “add-on” to the BERLIN’38 series has most (if not quite all) of these Luftwaffe airmen on the parade ground in their best uniforms…
LW008 “Officer with Sword”
LW009 “Marching Officer w/ Flag”
LW010 “Marching Airman w/ Rifle”
LW011 “Standing Airman presenting arms”
LW012 “Standing Officer Saluting”
LW013 “Standing Airman w/ Rifle”
LW014 “Walking Officer”
LW015 “Standing at Attention”
LW016 “Luftwaffe General Erhard Milch”
Originally a friend of Herman Goering, Milch owed a lot to the Reichsmarschall. He was thought to be half-Jewish yet still achieved high rank in the Luftwaffe. Eventually he fell out of favour but still managed to survive both the war and a brief spell as a jailed war criminal. He died in 1972.
LW017 “Major Gunther Rall”
This is the second sculpt we have made of this outstanding fighter pilot. Gunther Rall (1918-2009) was the third most successful fighter ace in history with 275 victories (241 on the Eastern Front). He flew over 600 combat missions, was shot down 8 times and wounded 3.
He claimed all of his victories in the Me.109.
After the war he rejoined the “new” Luftwaffe in 1955 rising to the rank of Generalleutnant before retiring. In 2004 he wrote his memoirs and died, aged 91 earlier in 2009.
Available NOW!
B. “Down to earth with a bang!”
From battles in the air during WW2 to battles on the ground during the Age of Napoleon… “L’artillerie à pied”… “Foot Artillery”.
Napoleon often said that “artillery is the key to most successful battles”. And, to that effect K&C is releasing five very useful (and adaptable) sets add to your field artillery gun line.
NA195 “Cannon Set”
Three different “Line Artillerymen” serve a classic 12-pounder cannon. All are wearing the uniform of 1813-1815.
NA196 “Artillery Command Set”
A standing saluting NCO awaits orders from his mounted officer.
NA197 “Alternative Gun Crew”
These three extra figures can be added or combined to form a larger gun crew or to serve NA198 “The French Howitzer”.
NA198 “The French Howitzer”
The short, stubby barrel is easily recognized as a 6 inch Howitzer. It utilizes the same standard gun carriage as the 12-pounder cannon.
NA199 “Classic Napoleon”
Bonaparte in his usual battlefield dress of gray greatcoat over his Chasseur a Cheval green uniform. The Emperor surveys the scene.
AVAILABILITY:** Early January
C. “From Waterloo to Waterless!”
Now we fly you to the barren, arid wastes of North Africa during WW2… with our very latest British 8th. Army releases.
EA040 “Major Paddy Mayne S.A.S.”
“Paddy” Mayne was one of the true legends of WW2… The winner of no less than 4 D.S.O.’s he served with the Special Air Service almost from the formation of the Regiment.
Brave… bold… and sometimes reckless “Paddy” Mayne was responsible for personally destroying over 130 German and Italian aircraft on raids on Axis airfields. While fighting he could be superb… out of the line he could be extremely difficult. A complex but very brave soldier.
Here he’s dressed in typical casual S.A.S. Desert style.
EA041 “Universal Carrier”
One of the war’s most famous British vehicles these little carriers usually mounted a Bren Gun… Ours however has adopted the heavier, belt-fed Vickers Machine Gun. In 7th.Armoured Division markings (“The Desert Rats”) it comes with 2 crew.
EA042 “The Desert Bentley”
How this pre war “touring Bentley” came to end up with the S.A.S is interesting… it was won in a poker game in Alexandria. Originally owned by a wealthy British Cavalry officer he lost it (along with a great deal of money) to a friend of “Paddy” Mayne’s. When “Paddy” saw it he had S.A.S mechanics overhaul it… repaint it… and customize it (guns and all) for Desert operations.
K&C’s version comes with a seated S.A.S. driver.
AVAILABILITY:** Early January
D. “Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder…”
From the sun bleached desert to the gray and rainswept skies over Britain in 1943…
K&C’s various Air Force series have, so far, focused mainly on the German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force… We feel it’s about time the YANKS had a go as well… And here they are… nine sets of figures and individuals plus an iconic U.S. fighter plane…
AF003 “Captain Brett Cutler”
This good-looking officer with movie star style is wearing the popular “Burberry Trench Coat” to ward off the damp and cold British weather. He’s also sporting a crushed “50-Mission” hat as well.
AF004 “Air Force MP’s”
Two, at attention, U.S. Military Policemen, easily identified by the arm brassards and all-white uniform accoutrements.
AF005 “Crew Chief”
A saluting NCO in service dress, clipboard in hand.
AF006 “Army Air Corps Mechanics”
Three different GI’s going about their usual tasks on a busy airfield.
AF007 “Lt. Dick Rabb”
By D. Day this young fighter “jock” had 12 “kills” to his credit flying a plane called “HOT PANTS”.
AF008 “The New Boy”
A newly-commissioned officer prepares to join his first squadron… always a nervous time.
AF009 “Flying Cowboy”
Capt. Nick “Cowboy” Magura with 11 “kills” demonstrates with his hands how he shot down his latest victim.
AF010 “Pointing MP”
This “snowdrop” indicating the way around the airfield.
AF011 “P.51B “Mustang””
This 1:30 scale polystone and metal model pays tribute to what many consider to be the finest fighter plane of WW2… the North American P.51 “Mustang”. Our “B” model aircraft is the razor-back version and is in the personal markings of Major (later Colonel) James H. Howard of the 354th.Fighter Group. Howard’s “DING HAO” (The Best) sports 6 German “kills” plus 6 Japanese ones. Maj. Howard flew with the American “Flying Tigers” in China before America entered the war. He was the only U.S. fighter pilot in the European Theatre of Operations to win the Congressional Medal of Honour.
Our model comes with “gear down” and a figure of Maj. Howard in the cockpit.
P.P.* Special Note: Just 500 of this particular model are being produced
*P.P. Planned Production
AVAILABILITY:** Mid January
E. “RAF Nissan/ Quonset Hut”
RAF014 “Nissen/ Quonset Hut”
This is the perfect diorama/ accessory building for these new USAAF figures and aircraft.
AVAILABILITY:** Mid January
F. “The Real Old West”
From Americans fighting in the air in the mid 20th.Century to other Americans fighting in the “Old West” of the 1850’s
TRW009 “Standing Firing Dragoon”
A dismounted Dragoon takes careful aim with his carbine.
TRW010 “Dismounted Dragoon w/Pistol”
Another foot Dragoon… pistol in one hand trying hold on to his rearing mount.
TRW011 “Dismounted Dragoon w/Carbine”
Standing next to his wounded horse this Dragoon spins around to face the enemy.
TRW012 “Mounted Dragoon Corporal w/Pistol”
TRW013 “Scout firing Carbine”
TRW014 “Mounted Warrior w/Bow and Arrow”
TRW015 “Mounted Warrior w/Lance”
TRW016 Warrior firing Musket”
TRW017 “Running Warrior w/Carbine”
TRW018 “Charging Warrior w/Axe”
TRW019 “Warrior firing Bow and Arrow”
Note: All of our Indians are painted in Southern Plains Indian style using Comanche… Sioux and Cheyenne references.
AVAILABILITY:** Late January or Early February
G. PALM TREE APOLOGY
Sorry Guys we had hoped to have our Desert Palm Trees available for dispatch this month but alas due to other production priorities we have had to slightly delay the release until March 2010.
