Good Morning from a very wet and wintery bay area. We wish all of you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Day. Remember this Christmas buy Toy Soldiers they will make you very happy and give you a lifetime of fun and pleasure.
We have a bumper crop of new releases including a new series, not the one I was expecting. So we will have some great releases that will fit under the Christmas tree and will make ideal presents.
This announcement will be in 2 sections, New Releases and Collectors Club, so please make sure you read both.
As always hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I should have these on the web site later this morning.
Enjoy
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Ltn. Ernst Udet took over the black & white striped DR1 586/17 , which had originally been flown by Ltn. Hans Kirschstein who had returned to Jasta 6.
Udet took command of Jasta 4 and flew the aircraft called the "optical illusion", the stripes were designed to confuse an enemy attacking the plane. He added his personal marking “LO” and flew this aircraft until Jasta 4 was re-equipped with the Fokker D.VII.
ACE-15
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES FOKKER DR1 586/17, Jasta 4, May/June 1918
(1pcs)
Retail us$218
Ernst Udet (26 April 1896 – 17 November 1941) was the second-highest scoring German flying ace of World War I. He was one of the youngest aces and was the highest scoring German ace to survive the war (at the age of 22). His 62 victories were second only to Manfred von Richthofen, his commander in the Flying Circus. Udet rose to become a squadron commander under Richthofen, and later, under Hermann Göring.
The ACE-15P set of Udet and Lola should be available in January 2013
Udet spent the 1920s and early 1930s as a stunt pilot, light aircraft manufacturer, and playboy. In 1933, he joined the Nazi Party and became involved in the early development of the Luftwaffe. He used his networking skills to be appointed as director of research and development for the air force. He was especially influential in adoption of dive bombing techniques and the development of the Stuka dive bomber. By 1939, Udet had risen to the post of Director-General of Equipment for the Luftwaffe.
Udet had the letters “LO” painted on the side of his aircraft. This was an abreviation for his fiances nickname “Lola’, Eleanore Zink.
He married "Lo" on February 25, 1920; however, the marriage lasted less than three years. They divorced on February 16, 1923. It has been said that Udet had many lovers.
ALLIED GROUNDCREW AND ACCESSORIES
The second part of the Starter set.
BGC-07
Knights Of The Skies, “Chocs Away!”
(2pcs)
Retail us$70
*PLEASE NOTE THE BRITISH HANGER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2013*
GERMAN GROUND CREW AND ACCESSORIES
GGC-09
Knights Of The Skies, German Mechanic and Accessories #3,
(7pcs)
Retail us$68
FLIGHT STANDS
These stands have been developed to be used with certain jjD aircraft. The screw mechanism allows a certain amount of flexibility to angle the model in different positions.
Please contact your dealer to find out which planes have the screw hole for the flight stands.
The models available so far include the following
ACE-06 Albert Ball’s Nieuport 17
ACE-07 Albatros DIII
ACE-08 SE-5a
ACE-14 Barker’s Sopwith Camel
ACE-15 Udet’s “Optical Illusion Fokker”
The Restock of ACE-01 and ACE-10 from November 2012 will also be able to use the Stands, and these will be labeled ACE-01(S), and ACE-10(S)
STAND-A Knights Of The Skies, SMALL STAND,
(4pcs)
Retail us$34
STAND HEIGHT 5”
STAND-B Knights Of The Skies, MEDIUM STAND,
(4pcs)
Retail us$34
STAND HEIGHT 6 ¾”
STAND-A&B Knights Of The Skies, SMALL AND MEDIUM STANDS,
(8pcs)
Retail us$62
If these Flight Stands prove popular, I will consider producing a third higher Stand.
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The Medium Mark A Whippet was a British tank of World War I. It was intended to complement the slower British heavy tanks by using its relative mobility and speed in exploiting any break in the enemy lines. Possibly the most successful British tank of World War I, the Whippet was responsible for more German casualties than any other British tank of the war. Whippets later took part in several of the British Army's postwar actions, notably in Ireland and North Russia.
GWB-01 MEDIUM MARK A, WHIPPET TANK, “MUSICAL BOX” A/6 344 AMIENS OFFENSIVE, AUGUST 1918,
(3pcs)
Retail us$178
MODEL SIZE 1/30 scale
8” x 3 5/8” x 3 ½” MODEL WEIGHT 850g
** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING**
The model comes with a choice of 2 hatches, (open hatch and closed). The hatch on this model does not come hinged.
**PLEASE NOTE FIGURES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2013**
The Whippet tank number 344, was named “Musical Box”, and was under the command of Lt.C.B Arnold. The exploits of Arnold and his 2 crew on the 8th August 1918, has been called the “greatest mechanical cavalry charge of the war”.
“Musical Box” was to move off at zero hour on the 8th August with the rest of the troops across that sector, but after passing the railway at Villiers-Bretonneux, they somehow became detached from the rest of the main force.
They became aware of a force of Mark V tanks and Australian infantry under fire from German Artillery. Arnold attacked the German artillery position immediately, first passing in front of the German guns and then to the rear, peppering the gun positions with machine gun fire. This timely attack by Arnold and his crew allowed the Australian infantry to move forward.
For the next 9 hours, “Musical Box” attacked German rear positions, They managed to disperse a whole battalion of infantry, destroyed an observation balloon, and a transport column of the German 225. Division.
The destruction of the “Musical Box” came when the Germans cornered Arnold’s tank and set it ablaze with artillery fire. Whilst bailing out of the burning wreck, the driver was shot, and Arnold and the remaining crewman were taken prisoner.
For more details on this single tank action, please check out the following book
"Fighting Tanks – An account of The Royal Tank Corps in action 1916-1919", published in 1929 and edited by G. Murray Wilson.
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
The first of a series of buildings suitable for both the Peninsular, and Spanish civil War.
PB-01 THE PENINSULAR WAR, RUINED SPANISH HOUSE,
(1pc)
Retail us$78
MODEL SIZE 9 ¾”x 6 ¾” x 4 ½”
CAZ-03 PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809, Loading and Firing #3
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
LEUT-07 THE BATTLE OF LEUTHEN 1757, ARMY OF FREDERICK THE GREAT PRUSSIAN GRENADIERS ADVANCING #5
2 Figures (2pcs)
Retail us$76
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
SUD-07 2 Mahdists Charging,
(2pcs)
Retail us$68
MAD-06 Beja Warriors with Rifles,
(2pcs)
Retail us$68
Hope you enjoyed the new releases as much as I did.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
We have a bumper crop of new releases including a new series, not the one I was expecting. So we will have some great releases that will fit under the Christmas tree and will make ideal presents.
This announcement will be in 2 sections, New Releases and Collectors Club, so please make sure you read both.
As always hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I should have these on the web site later this morning.
Enjoy
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Ltn. Ernst Udet took over the black & white striped DR1 586/17 , which had originally been flown by Ltn. Hans Kirschstein who had returned to Jasta 6.
Udet took command of Jasta 4 and flew the aircraft called the "optical illusion", the stripes were designed to confuse an enemy attacking the plane. He added his personal marking “LO” and flew this aircraft until Jasta 4 was re-equipped with the Fokker D.VII.
ACE-15
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES FOKKER DR1 586/17, Jasta 4, May/June 1918
(1pcs)
Retail us$218
Ernst Udet (26 April 1896 – 17 November 1941) was the second-highest scoring German flying ace of World War I. He was one of the youngest aces and was the highest scoring German ace to survive the war (at the age of 22). His 62 victories were second only to Manfred von Richthofen, his commander in the Flying Circus. Udet rose to become a squadron commander under Richthofen, and later, under Hermann Göring.
The ACE-15P set of Udet and Lola should be available in January 2013
Udet spent the 1920s and early 1930s as a stunt pilot, light aircraft manufacturer, and playboy. In 1933, he joined the Nazi Party and became involved in the early development of the Luftwaffe. He used his networking skills to be appointed as director of research and development for the air force. He was especially influential in adoption of dive bombing techniques and the development of the Stuka dive bomber. By 1939, Udet had risen to the post of Director-General of Equipment for the Luftwaffe.
Udet had the letters “LO” painted on the side of his aircraft. This was an abreviation for his fiances nickname “Lola’, Eleanore Zink.
He married "Lo" on February 25, 1920; however, the marriage lasted less than three years. They divorced on February 16, 1923. It has been said that Udet had many lovers.
ALLIED GROUNDCREW AND ACCESSORIES
The second part of the Starter set.
BGC-07
Knights Of The Skies, “Chocs Away!”
(2pcs)
Retail us$70
*PLEASE NOTE THE BRITISH HANGER WILL BE AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2013*
GERMAN GROUND CREW AND ACCESSORIES
GGC-09
Knights Of The Skies, German Mechanic and Accessories #3,
(7pcs)
Retail us$68
FLIGHT STANDS
These stands have been developed to be used with certain jjD aircraft. The screw mechanism allows a certain amount of flexibility to angle the model in different positions.
Please contact your dealer to find out which planes have the screw hole for the flight stands.
The models available so far include the following
ACE-06 Albert Ball’s Nieuport 17
ACE-07 Albatros DIII
ACE-08 SE-5a
ACE-14 Barker’s Sopwith Camel
ACE-15 Udet’s “Optical Illusion Fokker”
The Restock of ACE-01 and ACE-10 from November 2012 will also be able to use the Stands, and these will be labeled ACE-01(S), and ACE-10(S)
STAND-A Knights Of The Skies, SMALL STAND,
(4pcs)
Retail us$34
STAND HEIGHT 5”
STAND-B Knights Of The Skies, MEDIUM STAND,
(4pcs)
Retail us$34
STAND HEIGHT 6 ¾”
STAND-A&B Knights Of The Skies, SMALL AND MEDIUM STANDS,
(8pcs)
Retail us$62
If these Flight Stands prove popular, I will consider producing a third higher Stand.
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The Medium Mark A Whippet was a British tank of World War I. It was intended to complement the slower British heavy tanks by using its relative mobility and speed in exploiting any break in the enemy lines. Possibly the most successful British tank of World War I, the Whippet was responsible for more German casualties than any other British tank of the war. Whippets later took part in several of the British Army's postwar actions, notably in Ireland and North Russia.
GWB-01 MEDIUM MARK A, WHIPPET TANK, “MUSICAL BOX” A/6 344 AMIENS OFFENSIVE, AUGUST 1918,
(3pcs)
Retail us$178
MODEL SIZE 1/30 scale
8” x 3 5/8” x 3 ½” MODEL WEIGHT 850g
** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING**
The model comes with a choice of 2 hatches, (open hatch and closed). The hatch on this model does not come hinged.
**PLEASE NOTE FIGURES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2013**
The Whippet tank number 344, was named “Musical Box”, and was under the command of Lt.C.B Arnold. The exploits of Arnold and his 2 crew on the 8th August 1918, has been called the “greatest mechanical cavalry charge of the war”.
“Musical Box” was to move off at zero hour on the 8th August with the rest of the troops across that sector, but after passing the railway at Villiers-Bretonneux, they somehow became detached from the rest of the main force.
They became aware of a force of Mark V tanks and Australian infantry under fire from German Artillery. Arnold attacked the German artillery position immediately, first passing in front of the German guns and then to the rear, peppering the gun positions with machine gun fire. This timely attack by Arnold and his crew allowed the Australian infantry to move forward.
For the next 9 hours, “Musical Box” attacked German rear positions, They managed to disperse a whole battalion of infantry, destroyed an observation balloon, and a transport column of the German 225. Division.
The destruction of the “Musical Box” came when the Germans cornered Arnold’s tank and set it ablaze with artillery fire. Whilst bailing out of the burning wreck, the driver was shot, and Arnold and the remaining crewman were taken prisoner.
For more details on this single tank action, please check out the following book
"Fighting Tanks – An account of The Royal Tank Corps in action 1916-1919", published in 1929 and edited by G. Murray Wilson.
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
The first of a series of buildings suitable for both the Peninsular, and Spanish civil War.
PB-01 THE PENINSULAR WAR, RUINED SPANISH HOUSE,
(1pc)
Retail us$78
MODEL SIZE 9 ¾”x 6 ¾” x 4 ½”
CAZ-03 PORTUGUESE 1st CAZADORES, 1809, Loading and Firing #3
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
LEUT-07 THE BATTLE OF LEUTHEN 1757, ARMY OF FREDERICK THE GREAT PRUSSIAN GRENADIERS ADVANCING #5
2 Figures (2pcs)
Retail us$76
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
SUD-07 2 Mahdists Charging,
(2pcs)
Retail us$68
MAD-06 Beja Warriors with Rifles,
(2pcs)
Retail us$68
Hope you enjoyed the new releases as much as I did.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
