B. NOTTINGHAM’s TOP BRASS
From the lush green jungle of Malaya in 1941 to the lush green fields and forests around Nottingham during the cruel reign of Prince John and his evil henchmen ...
RH029 “The High Sheriff of Nottingham”
One of Robin Hood’s most implacable foes and a dangerous man to have as an enemy!
In movies he has been best portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves” and also Aussie actor, Peter Finch in “The Story of Robin Hood & His Merrie Men”. And now, here’s our interpretation ... suave, sophisticated and ... decidedly dangerous!
RH030 “The Bishop of Nottingham”
Next to the Sheriff, the second most powerful man in Nottingham and the surrounding shire. Also perhaps, the richest and best fed.
Here, our portly and prosperous churchman gives up a small portion of his wealth as Robin & His Merrie Men invite him to be a ‘guest’ at one of their forest feasts.
AVAILABLE : Early March
C. NORMANDY & NORTHWEST EUROPE
After the D.DAY invasion as Allied troops fought their way off the beaches and into the Norman countryside it was more essential than ever to have good reconnaissance ahead of your advancing forces to help seek out the enemy, their strength and their position.
Specialized recon and scouting units used their own kinds of vehicles to help perform this vital task.
One of the best vehicles used in this role was the Daimler Armoured Car ...
DD304 “The Daimler MK. II Armoured Car”
This was one of the most successful British military designs of WW2. Conceived in parallel development to the Daimler “Dingo”Scout Car this heavier armoured car mounted a 2 pdr. Quick Firing cannon alongside a coaxial Besa 7.92 machine gun in the turret.
Occasionally a Bren Gun might also be added atop the turret for anti- aircraft defense.
After the success of our “Desert” version K&C decided to produce a second one for Northwest Europe. Produced in typical British olive drab this new version is in the markings of 44 Brigade belonging to XXX Corps which fought all the way from Normandy through France, into Holland and finally all the way up to Northern Germany by war’s end.
Our K& C model comes with an NCO vehicle commander belonging to the famous 11TH Hussars.
AVAILABLE: Early March
