Peter Reuss
2nd Lieutenant
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DISPATCHES
MAY 2010
MAY is here, with, I hope, a few little surprises and some useful additions…
1. COMING IN MAY…
Next to our WS series the DD range of Normandy-related figures, vehicles and ships is probably K&C’s most important collection.
Here, are the latest pieces as previewed in last month’s “DISPATCHES”.
A.“D Day Minus One”
We’ve put all of these new additions under this banner because they’re showing the preparations stage for “Operation Overlord”. Somewhere in a dozen different ports on the South coast of England the Invasion Armada prepares to load up and set off for France.
DD126 “D. Day Minus One”
Three US Army “Rangers” stand on a cold, wet English dockside waiting to board their landing craft that will ferry them to France…
DD127 “Standing Ranger”
His rifle resting at his feet another Ranger contemplates the coming battle.
DD128 “Standing B.A.R. Gunner”
One more Ranger holding his B.A.R. machine gun.
DD129 “Medic”
Holding his folded stretcher this Medic prepares to board.
DD132 “US Beachmaster Set”
A 2-man US Navy team test out their equipment.
DD133 “Marching Ranger”
Rifle slung over his shoulder this GI heads for the landing craft.
DD134 “Marching Ranger Officer”
This officer is leading his troops into position.
Not only were the American troops getting ready for the big invasion so were their British Allies…
DD135 “Sherman Firefly”
Another long-awaited and much-requested piece of Armour… the Sherman Firefly… A unique blend of American know-how and British ingenuity. The war-winning Sherman mounting the proven British 17-pounder gun… At last an Allied tank that could take on (and destroy) all those Tigers and Panthers!
Our model is in the markings of “B” Squadron of the 2nd. Armoured Battalion of the Irish Guards, part of the famous Guards Armoured Division.
This K&C Firefly comes with two crew figures and a detachable radio Antenna and separate “back-pack” of extra supplies.
DD136 “Dismounted British Tank Crewmen”
Three superb “portraits” of typical British “tankies”… goes great alongside the Firefly.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
B. “THE BATTLE FOR BEERSHEBA”
Finally, they’re here! A modest selection of Turkish infantry to oppose the charging Australian Light Horse. Look out for more later in the year…
AL008 “Turkish Soldier Standing Firing”
AL009 “Turkish Soldier Kneeling Firing”
AL010 “Turkish Soldier Kneeling Loading”
AL011 “Turkish Soldier Standing Ready”
AL012 “Turkish Machine Gunner”
AL013 “Turkish Soldier Reaching for Bayonet”
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
C. “The Age of Wellington”
Two useful additions to our previously released Napoleonic Royal Horse Artillery…
NA200 “RHA Officer Shouting Orders”
NA201 “RHA Gun Set in Action”
Three dismounted Horse gunners operating their field piece
AVAILABILITY: Mid to Late May
D. “Streets of Old Hong Kong”
HK176 “18 Ship Street”
Sadly, few of Hong Kong’s typical “shop house” buildings remain in this high-rise city. A relative handful have been saved and renovated by the Government and history-minded developers. “18 Ship Street” is one… K&C’s model was originally commissioned by the developer as a special gift. They have generously allowed us to manufacture a small extra number for release with “Streets of Old Hong Kong” collectors.
Available for a limited time only!
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
E. WS151 “TIGER 1”
King & Country’s latest, and without a doubt, best Panzerkampfwagen VI yet! This new Ausf. E (in true 1:30 scale) is in the markings of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Division “Das Reich” as it would have appeared during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943.
Painted in typical 2 colour camouflage of that mid-war period our Tiger comes with 2 crew figures and its own specially-designed pictorial box.
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
2. APPEARING IN JUNE…
A. June is normally a “Normandy” month for K&C. This year however, we’re focusing on our all-new TIGER 1 and some great extra German tank figures and a pair of “classic” German infantry “add-ons”.
WS140 “Collaboration”
A young German soldier tries to make friends with a pretty girl… somewhere in occupied Europe.
WS141” Street Patrol”
Small groups of patrolling Wehrmacht soldiers were a familiar sight in the occupied countries. This three-man group are dressed in “classic” field gray and can be utilized in a wide range of displays, dioramas and settings.
WS153 “German Tankers”
Two Army Panzer crewmen with jerricans of fuel and water.
WS154 “SS Hauptsturmfuhrer Hans Weiss”
One of the Germany’s best-known tank-aces and commanders.
WS155 “Standing Crewman”
Unusually for an SS Panzer officer this one wears his steel helmet instead of a field cap.
WS156 “Panzer Crewman on Parade”
Standing at ease this rifle-armed crewman can be on parade… or on guard duty.
WS157 “Panzer Guard at Attention”
WS158 “Panzer Guard Marching”
WS159 “Panzer Feldgendarme”
Like all branches of the German military the Panzers had their own “Chained Dogs” or M.P.’s. This figure can be “policing” front-line as well as rear areas or directing traffic or even on the lookout for deserters!
WS160 “SS Tank Ace Arno Giesen”
Giesen wears the famous black tanker’s jacket over Italian camouflage trousers. He destroyed 111 enemy tanks and self propelled guns… mostly on the Eastern Front.
AVAILABILITY: Early June
B. “THE UNION FOREVER!”
Following on the success of our Confederate Cavalry released earlier in 2009 we thought it only fair and balanced that we follow up with their Northern opponents. And here they are…
CW052(SL) “Lincoln & His Generals”
This is K&C’s first-ever “Strictly Limited” American Civil War set and we’ve chosen to depict President Abraham Lincoln and three of his most famous Generals… Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman and Ambrose Burnside. All four figures are based on images captured by the noted Civil War photographer, Mathew Brady.
Just 750 sets of this limited edition four-figure set are being produced in their own specially designed box complete with a numbered certificate.
In addition there are…
CW053 “Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer”
One of the Union’s most legendary cavalry commanders… and one of the most reckless. Custer stands proud in all his Civil War finery (designed by himself).
CW054 “The Photographer, Mathew Brady”
Perhaps the most famous pictorial chronicler of the Civil War and its soldiers… from the high and the mighty to the humblest private and non com, Brady photographed them all.
CW058 “Maj. Gen. John Buford Jr.”
Another of the Union’s most famous cavalry officers and one of the architects of the victory at Gettysburg.
CW059 “Union Guidon Bearer”
This mounted cavalryman carries the swallow-tailed guidon of his squadron.
CW060 “Union Bugler”
CW061 “Officer Firing Pistol”
This mounted Lieutenant fires his Navy Colt at the opposition.
CW062 “Trooper Aiming Carbine”
CW063 “Prisoner and Escort”
A mounted trooper, carbine resting on the pommel of his saddle, takes a captured Confederate cavalryman to the rear.
CW064 “Trooper Kneeling Loading Carbine”
CW065 “Trooper Kneeling Cocking Carbine”
CW066 “Trooper Kneeling Firing Carbine”
CW067 “Trooper Standing Firing Carbine”
CW068 “Trooper Firing Pistol”
AVAILABILITY: Mid June
MAY 2010
MAY is here, with, I hope, a few little surprises and some useful additions…
1. COMING IN MAY…
Next to our WS series the DD range of Normandy-related figures, vehicles and ships is probably K&C’s most important collection.
Here, are the latest pieces as previewed in last month’s “DISPATCHES”.
A.“D Day Minus One”
We’ve put all of these new additions under this banner because they’re showing the preparations stage for “Operation Overlord”. Somewhere in a dozen different ports on the South coast of England the Invasion Armada prepares to load up and set off for France.
DD126 “D. Day Minus One”
Three US Army “Rangers” stand on a cold, wet English dockside waiting to board their landing craft that will ferry them to France…
DD127 “Standing Ranger”
His rifle resting at his feet another Ranger contemplates the coming battle.
DD128 “Standing B.A.R. Gunner”
One more Ranger holding his B.A.R. machine gun.
DD129 “Medic”
Holding his folded stretcher this Medic prepares to board.
DD132 “US Beachmaster Set”
A 2-man US Navy team test out their equipment.
DD133 “Marching Ranger”
Rifle slung over his shoulder this GI heads for the landing craft.
DD134 “Marching Ranger Officer”
This officer is leading his troops into position.
Not only were the American troops getting ready for the big invasion so were their British Allies…
DD135 “Sherman Firefly”
Another long-awaited and much-requested piece of Armour… the Sherman Firefly… A unique blend of American know-how and British ingenuity. The war-winning Sherman mounting the proven British 17-pounder gun… At last an Allied tank that could take on (and destroy) all those Tigers and Panthers!
Our model is in the markings of “B” Squadron of the 2nd. Armoured Battalion of the Irish Guards, part of the famous Guards Armoured Division.
This K&C Firefly comes with two crew figures and a detachable radio Antenna and separate “back-pack” of extra supplies.
DD136 “Dismounted British Tank Crewmen”
Three superb “portraits” of typical British “tankies”… goes great alongside the Firefly.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
B. “THE BATTLE FOR BEERSHEBA”
Finally, they’re here! A modest selection of Turkish infantry to oppose the charging Australian Light Horse. Look out for more later in the year…
AL008 “Turkish Soldier Standing Firing”
AL009 “Turkish Soldier Kneeling Firing”
AL010 “Turkish Soldier Kneeling Loading”
AL011 “Turkish Soldier Standing Ready”
AL012 “Turkish Machine Gunner”
AL013 “Turkish Soldier Reaching for Bayonet”
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
C. “The Age of Wellington”
Two useful additions to our previously released Napoleonic Royal Horse Artillery…
NA200 “RHA Officer Shouting Orders”
NA201 “RHA Gun Set in Action”
Three dismounted Horse gunners operating their field piece
AVAILABILITY: Mid to Late May
D. “Streets of Old Hong Kong”
HK176 “18 Ship Street”
Sadly, few of Hong Kong’s typical “shop house” buildings remain in this high-rise city. A relative handful have been saved and renovated by the Government and history-minded developers. “18 Ship Street” is one… K&C’s model was originally commissioned by the developer as a special gift. They have generously allowed us to manufacture a small extra number for release with “Streets of Old Hong Kong” collectors.
Available for a limited time only!
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
E. WS151 “TIGER 1”
King & Country’s latest, and without a doubt, best Panzerkampfwagen VI yet! This new Ausf. E (in true 1:30 scale) is in the markings of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Division “Das Reich” as it would have appeared during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943.
Painted in typical 2 colour camouflage of that mid-war period our Tiger comes with 2 crew figures and its own specially-designed pictorial box.
AVAILABILITY: Mid May
2. APPEARING IN JUNE…
A. June is normally a “Normandy” month for K&C. This year however, we’re focusing on our all-new TIGER 1 and some great extra German tank figures and a pair of “classic” German infantry “add-ons”.
WS140 “Collaboration”
A young German soldier tries to make friends with a pretty girl… somewhere in occupied Europe.
WS141” Street Patrol”
Small groups of patrolling Wehrmacht soldiers were a familiar sight in the occupied countries. This three-man group are dressed in “classic” field gray and can be utilized in a wide range of displays, dioramas and settings.
WS153 “German Tankers”
Two Army Panzer crewmen with jerricans of fuel and water.
WS154 “SS Hauptsturmfuhrer Hans Weiss”
One of the Germany’s best-known tank-aces and commanders.
WS155 “Standing Crewman”
Unusually for an SS Panzer officer this one wears his steel helmet instead of a field cap.
WS156 “Panzer Crewman on Parade”
Standing at ease this rifle-armed crewman can be on parade… or on guard duty.
WS157 “Panzer Guard at Attention”
WS158 “Panzer Guard Marching”
WS159 “Panzer Feldgendarme”
Like all branches of the German military the Panzers had their own “Chained Dogs” or M.P.’s. This figure can be “policing” front-line as well as rear areas or directing traffic or even on the lookout for deserters!
WS160 “SS Tank Ace Arno Giesen”
Giesen wears the famous black tanker’s jacket over Italian camouflage trousers. He destroyed 111 enemy tanks and self propelled guns… mostly on the Eastern Front.
AVAILABILITY: Early June
B. “THE UNION FOREVER!”
Following on the success of our Confederate Cavalry released earlier in 2009 we thought it only fair and balanced that we follow up with their Northern opponents. And here they are…
CW052(SL) “Lincoln & His Generals”
This is K&C’s first-ever “Strictly Limited” American Civil War set and we’ve chosen to depict President Abraham Lincoln and three of his most famous Generals… Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman and Ambrose Burnside. All four figures are based on images captured by the noted Civil War photographer, Mathew Brady.
Just 750 sets of this limited edition four-figure set are being produced in their own specially designed box complete with a numbered certificate.
In addition there are…
CW053 “Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer”
One of the Union’s most legendary cavalry commanders… and one of the most reckless. Custer stands proud in all his Civil War finery (designed by himself).
CW054 “The Photographer, Mathew Brady”
Perhaps the most famous pictorial chronicler of the Civil War and its soldiers… from the high and the mighty to the humblest private and non com, Brady photographed them all.
CW058 “Maj. Gen. John Buford Jr.”
Another of the Union’s most famous cavalry officers and one of the architects of the victory at Gettysburg.
CW059 “Union Guidon Bearer”
This mounted cavalryman carries the swallow-tailed guidon of his squadron.
CW060 “Union Bugler”
CW061 “Officer Firing Pistol”
This mounted Lieutenant fires his Navy Colt at the opposition.
CW062 “Trooper Aiming Carbine”
CW063 “Prisoner and Escort”
A mounted trooper, carbine resting on the pommel of his saddle, takes a captured Confederate cavalryman to the rear.
CW064 “Trooper Kneeling Loading Carbine”
CW065 “Trooper Kneeling Cocking Carbine”
CW066 “Trooper Kneeling Firing Carbine”
CW067 “Trooper Standing Firing Carbine”
CW068 “Trooper Firing Pistol”
AVAILABILITY: Mid June
