Good Morning from a cold and wet Northern California.
We are a little late this month on the announcements, as John was traveling in China.
A bumper crop this month and lots to be excited about, including the New Fokker, the Baron. the Limber, which I really like and the Gordon Highlanders. I like them all. So a little survey is called for “What is your favorite from this months releases”.
The limited edition count JJCLUB-SET#06 was 322, so congratulations to all those that pre-ordered.
I will have these on the web site later this morning.
www.sierratoysoldier.com.
Hope you enjoy the new releases as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Lt. Joseph Jacobs flew this Fokker DR1 450/17 from 28th February 1918, until it was apparently destroyed by Sopwith Camels during an attack on the Jasta 7 aerodrome on 19th October 1918.
The Dr I was Jacob’s favoured mount until October 1918 and he used its manouverability to his advantage, becoming the triplane's highest scoring ace, with over 30 confirmed victories.
The plane was painted with wide boardered crosses in the usual positions, as well as on the top surface of the bottom wing.
There is very little accurate visual evidence for the image painted on the side of the fuselage. The image has been referred to by Jacob’s wife as the “god of the north wind”, by Jacob himself as “Dark Angel”, and “Devils Head”.
ACE-03
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
FOKKER DR1 450/17
JASTA 7, MAY 1918, Lt. Josef Jacobs
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$198
Model Weight 117g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 9 1/2” x 8” x 4”
BOX DIMENSIONS approx 13 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 6”
BOX WEIGHT 521g
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
Picture includes ACE-03P Lt. Joseph Jacobs, estimated availability August 2011
** ACE-10 SOPWITH CAMEL B7270 Will be back in stock end of April
THE RED BARON
Although the ACE-01P set has been released this month, it will not be available until early May.
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), widely known as the Red Baron, is possibly the most widely known fighter pilot of all time. He was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot.
Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and during 1917 became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1 (better known as the "Flying Circus"). By 1918 he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side.
Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on 21 April 1918. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death.
ACE-01P
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
“THE LAST CIGARETTE”
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN (The Red Baron)
MORITZ and Crew, 21st April 1918
(3pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$75
** Please Note this set will be shipping early May 2011**
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
TIC-22
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
2 Grenadiers Advancing,
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$77
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
BRITISH FOOT ARTILLERY LIMBER
The new artillery tactics of this period relied upon the manoeuvrability of the guns and, of their supply of ammunition. Guns in the front line without ammunition were obviously useless. The British limber was designed to carry a certain amount of ammunition, as opposed to the French system which relied on a separate ammunition caisson.
The British limber was designed to carry 44-66 rounds, as well as entrenching tools, rope, blocks and tackles, and other necessary items.
The limber wheels were also of the same size, and strength as those of the gun carriage, which meant they could be used to replace a broken gun wheel.
Picture includes BCHGUN-01, BCHLIMB-01, BCHLIMB-02 and 2 x BCHLIMB-03
** Please note that BCHGUN-01 is the only artillery piece that will fit with this limber**
BCHLIMB-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$48
BCHLIMB-02
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber Horses#1
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$86
BCHLIMB-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber Horses#2
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$80
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
QF-23
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM,
13th September 1759,
REGIMENT DE LANGUEDOC
Officer
(1pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$32
THE CONDOR LEGION, THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
COND-01(423)
THE CONDOR LEGION
PzKpfw 1A
(2pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$138
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2011
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#08
STATUS –PREVIEW PERIOD MARCH 18th- APRIL 18th
Stewart was a native of Scotland who fought and was wounded at the Battle of Great Meadows in July, 1754. He was promoted to captain in the Virginia forces on November 1st, 1754. Stewart commanded the troop of Virginia light horse on Braddock’s expedition. His unit served as escort for General Braddock and fought at the Battle on The Monongahela.
During the Battle he had two horses shot out from under him and his sword and scabbard were shot away. He was one of only five members of a 29 man unit that survived the battle, suffering only a slight injury when one bullet creased his brow and another his forehead.
JJCLUBSET-08
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
VIRGINIA LIGHT HORSE,
CAPTAIN ROBERT STEWART, with Wounded Horse
(2pcs)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$TBA
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#07
STATUS –PRE-ORDER PERIOD, MARCH 18th- APRIL 15th
Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Sagoyewatha after 1780) (c. 1750–January 20, 1830) was a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan
Red Jacket was one of the leaders of the native force that served with Porter’s Third Brigade during the campaign of 1814. At Chippawa, the native warriors of both sides fought a violent battle in which no quarter was asked and none was given.
Red Jacket took this name, from a highly embroidered coat given to him by the British for his wartime services.
The Senecas took the British side during the American Revolution, a costly mistake, since their ally ultimately lost.
In the War of 1812, Red Jacket supported the American side.
Red Jacket became famous as an orator, speaking for the rights of his people. He played a prominent role in negotiations with the new federal government. In 1792 he was heading a delegation of 50 people to Philadelphia where president George Washington presented him with a special "peace medal", a large oval silver plate showing an image of Washington on the right hand side shaking his hand engraved upon it, below the inscription "George Washington", "Red Jacket", and "1792". Red Jacket wore this medal on his chest in every portrait painted of him. (The medal survives today in the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.)
JJCLUBSET-07
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
RED JACKET, CHIEF OF THE SENECAS
(1pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$38
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#06
IN PRODUCTION, LIMITED EDITION 322
ESTIMATED DELIVERY JUNE 2011
JJCLUB-SET#06
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
The 44th Regiment of Foot,
CHAPLAIN PHILIP HUGHES with Wounded Grenadier
(3pc)
Limited Edition (322)
Retail us$64
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
BACK IN STOCK
ACE-10 SOPWITH CAMEL B7270
COND-01(424)
RETIREMENTS
WIM-01
Hope you liked the new releases.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
We are a little late this month on the announcements, as John was traveling in China.
A bumper crop this month and lots to be excited about, including the New Fokker, the Baron. the Limber, which I really like and the Gordon Highlanders. I like them all. So a little survey is called for “What is your favorite from this months releases”.
The limited edition count JJCLUB-SET#06 was 322, so congratulations to all those that pre-ordered.
I will have these on the web site later this morning.
www.sierratoysoldier.com.
Hope you enjoy the new releases as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Lt. Joseph Jacobs flew this Fokker DR1 450/17 from 28th February 1918, until it was apparently destroyed by Sopwith Camels during an attack on the Jasta 7 aerodrome on 19th October 1918.
The Dr I was Jacob’s favoured mount until October 1918 and he used its manouverability to his advantage, becoming the triplane's highest scoring ace, with over 30 confirmed victories.
The plane was painted with wide boardered crosses in the usual positions, as well as on the top surface of the bottom wing.
There is very little accurate visual evidence for the image painted on the side of the fuselage. The image has been referred to by Jacob’s wife as the “god of the north wind”, by Jacob himself as “Dark Angel”, and “Devils Head”.
ACE-03
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
FOKKER DR1 450/17
JASTA 7, MAY 1918, Lt. Josef Jacobs
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$198
Model Weight 117g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 9 1/2” x 8” x 4”
BOX DIMENSIONS approx 13 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 6”
BOX WEIGHT 521g
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
Picture includes ACE-03P Lt. Joseph Jacobs, estimated availability August 2011
** ACE-10 SOPWITH CAMEL B7270 Will be back in stock end of April
THE RED BARON
Although the ACE-01P set has been released this month, it will not be available until early May.
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), widely known as the Red Baron, is possibly the most widely known fighter pilot of all time. He was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot.
Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and during 1917 became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1 (better known as the "Flying Circus"). By 1918 he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side.
Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on 21 April 1918. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death.
ACE-01P
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
“THE LAST CIGARETTE”
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN (The Red Baron)
MORITZ and Crew, 21st April 1918
(3pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$75
** Please Note this set will be shipping early May 2011**
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
TIC-22
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
2 Grenadiers Advancing,
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$77
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
BRITISH FOOT ARTILLERY LIMBER
The new artillery tactics of this period relied upon the manoeuvrability of the guns and, of their supply of ammunition. Guns in the front line without ammunition were obviously useless. The British limber was designed to carry a certain amount of ammunition, as opposed to the French system which relied on a separate ammunition caisson.
The British limber was designed to carry 44-66 rounds, as well as entrenching tools, rope, blocks and tackles, and other necessary items.
The limber wheels were also of the same size, and strength as those of the gun carriage, which meant they could be used to replace a broken gun wheel.
Picture includes BCHGUN-01, BCHLIMB-01, BCHLIMB-02 and 2 x BCHLIMB-03
** Please note that BCHGUN-01 is the only artillery piece that will fit with this limber**
BCHLIMB-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$48
BCHLIMB-02
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber Horses#1
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$86
BCHLIMB-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
British Limber Horses#2
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$80
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
QF-23
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM,
13th September 1759,
REGIMENT DE LANGUEDOC
Officer
(1pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$32
THE CONDOR LEGION, THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
COND-01(423)
THE CONDOR LEGION
PzKpfw 1A
(2pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$138
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2011
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#08
STATUS –PREVIEW PERIOD MARCH 18th- APRIL 18th
Stewart was a native of Scotland who fought and was wounded at the Battle of Great Meadows in July, 1754. He was promoted to captain in the Virginia forces on November 1st, 1754. Stewart commanded the troop of Virginia light horse on Braddock’s expedition. His unit served as escort for General Braddock and fought at the Battle on The Monongahela.
During the Battle he had two horses shot out from under him and his sword and scabbard were shot away. He was one of only five members of a 29 man unit that survived the battle, suffering only a slight injury when one bullet creased his brow and another his forehead.
JJCLUBSET-08
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
VIRGINIA LIGHT HORSE,
CAPTAIN ROBERT STEWART, with Wounded Horse
(2pcs)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$TBA
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#07
STATUS –PRE-ORDER PERIOD, MARCH 18th- APRIL 15th
Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Sagoyewatha after 1780) (c. 1750–January 20, 1830) was a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan
Red Jacket was one of the leaders of the native force that served with Porter’s Third Brigade during the campaign of 1814. At Chippawa, the native warriors of both sides fought a violent battle in which no quarter was asked and none was given.
Red Jacket took this name, from a highly embroidered coat given to him by the British for his wartime services.
The Senecas took the British side during the American Revolution, a costly mistake, since their ally ultimately lost.
In the War of 1812, Red Jacket supported the American side.
Red Jacket became famous as an orator, speaking for the rights of his people. He played a prominent role in negotiations with the new federal government. In 1792 he was heading a delegation of 50 people to Philadelphia where president George Washington presented him with a special "peace medal", a large oval silver plate showing an image of Washington on the right hand side shaking his hand engraved upon it, below the inscription "George Washington", "Red Jacket", and "1792". Red Jacket wore this medal on his chest in every portrait painted of him. (The medal survives today in the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.)
JJCLUBSET-07
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
RED JACKET, CHIEF OF THE SENECAS
(1pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$38
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#06
IN PRODUCTION, LIMITED EDITION 322
ESTIMATED DELIVERY JUNE 2011
JJCLUB-SET#06
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
The 44th Regiment of Foot,
CHAPLAIN PHILIP HUGHES with Wounded Grenadier
(3pc)
Limited Edition (322)
Retail us$64
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
BACK IN STOCK
ACE-10 SOPWITH CAMEL B7270
COND-01(424)
RETIREMENTS
WIM-01
Hope you liked the new releases.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
; but the poor VM01 officer has been demoted from being WAshington to Stewart, and once again from Stewart to just a nameless VA regt. officer :wink2:
