Good morning and welcome to the first releases of 2011. Written on a cold and frosty morning from Northern California, where the ground today decided to move around a bit. We have had a series of small earthquakes locally, but this morning we had a bigger 4.5. Hopefully that is the end of them.
Here we always we try to bring you great new releases, and we have some good ones, but this time brought with a little bit of bad news, in that there will be a price increase commencing in May, so if there are some sets that you have been thinking of now might be a great time to buy them.
Hope you like the new pieces, hope as always to have them on the web site later today. www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
**Please Note from May 2011**
There will be a 10% price increase on all New Releases,
All Items In Stock will remain at the same listed price.
Once items are re-stocked they will be subject to the 10% price increase
Please contact your dealer for further information.
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACE-02
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
NIEUPORT 17 B 1566
C Flight, No. 60 Squadron, 2nd June 1917
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$196
Model Weight 108g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 11” x 4” x 8”
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
The Nieuport 17 entered service in 1916 and became a mainstay of Allied squadrons during the first world war. It was manufactured by Nieuport -- a French aircraft manufacturer.
The type was designed by one of Frances’s greatest aviation pioneers, Edouard de Nieuport.
Although the Nieuport 17 was maneuverable and fast, its structure was fragile . A little out of the ordinary was the lower wing, which was much smaller than the top wing and as such the plane became known as the Sesquiplane wing set-up (one and a half wings)
The Nieuport 17 could be equipped with the synchronization gear that would allow a front-mounted Vickers machine gun to fire between the spinning propeller blades without shooting them off. However, the British preferred the Lewis gun, which had to be mounted on the upper wing, to fire overtop of the propeller.
Mounted directly in front of the pilot’s vision is an Aldis sight for the upper wing Lewis gun.
In 1917, Canadian fighter ace Billy Bishop flew his Nieuport 17 in combat against German pilots, including an engagement with Manfred von Richthofen -- the infamous "Red Baron".
After he shot down his fifth plane, the ground crew produced a can of blue paint and gave his plane the distinctive blue nose, despite the regulation against customized paint schemes.
Bishop shot down 72 enemy aircraft and earned the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order and Bar, Military Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross.
GGC-01
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
GERMAN GROUND CREW
2 Figures Moving a Fokker,
(2pcs)
Retail us$58
I apologize that there has been a delay with the Red Baron set.
This will now be released in April 2011
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
The Grenadiers were the elite shock troops of the regiment. Their special headdress was to differentiate them from the regular “bonnet” companies. The high grenadier bearskin cap made them look taller and more imposing.
The grenadier name derived from the function they had used to perform in the seventeenth century, which was throwing hand grenades prior to a final assault on a defensive position. Army commanders would customarily organize the regimental grenadier companies into a special assault battalion which were then used to spearhead attacks on critical vital points.
At Ticonderoga the grenadier companies from the 42nd, were converged with 5 other Grenadier companies into one unit, and were under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Haldiman of the 60th Foot.
TIC-20
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
2 Grenadiers Marching,
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$77
**PLEASE NOTE THIS SET ALREADY INCLUDES THE 10% PRICE INCREASE**
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
There are now 26 Highland figures in this series.
There will be no more Highlanders for a while, as I take a short break.
JR-22
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Attacking With Musket
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$35
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GDH-06
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Figures Firing #2
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
There will be 2-3 more sets of Gordon Highlanders from May 2011, which will be subject to the price increase.
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
USCHGUN-02
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US 5.5” HOWITZER,
(3pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$40
There were 2 x 5.5”Howitzers at Chippawa.
Weight of Howitzer and Carriage 2,100lbs
It took 2-3 trained gunners , with 3-4 assistants to operate.
The rate of fire was 1 round per minute, and effective range was 600-800 yds.
RETURN TO MONONGAHELA
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
The advance guard of Braddocks expedition consisted of 100 grenadiers of the 44th, under Lieut. Colonel the Hon. Thomas Gage. It was followed by a party of axemen, two field guns, with ammunition wagons and their guard. The advance guard had just crossed a wooded ravine eight miles from the fort, when the scouts suddenly fell back. They had sighted a figure hurrying along the path, dressed as an Indian, but with an officer's gorget. It turned out to be the French commander, Beaujeu, who had just disposed his tiny force of 900 in semi-circular formation, with the French in the centre, hidden from view by the trees and inequalities of the ground. It comprised Regulars, Canadians and Indians, of whom the last- numbered 650. Their opening fire caused severe loss to Gage's men, who, however, wheeled into line and commenced volley firing, which killed the French commander.
The company of grenadiers were quickly overwhelmed by the more accurate fire of the enemy.
Although the French were temporarily checked by three rounds of grape and canister from the guns and by the spirited advance of the British main body, shouting "God save the King," there was considerable confusion caused by crowding from behind, and several men in the front were afterwards found to have been killed by fire from their comrades in the rear.
By this time all the grenadiers had fallen save eleven and the survivors utilized a prone tree as a breastwork, from which they maintained an effective fire.
BM-27
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755,
44th Regiment of Foot ,
British Grenadiers, 2 Casualties
(4pcs) Limited Edition 350
Retail us$58
This will be the last set for the “Return To Monongahela” series
Additional sets will still be released through the Collectors’ Club.
Please see separate release info for the club set.
RETIREMENTS
WIM-06
As always hope you like the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
Here we always we try to bring you great new releases, and we have some good ones, but this time brought with a little bit of bad news, in that there will be a price increase commencing in May, so if there are some sets that you have been thinking of now might be a great time to buy them.
Hope you like the new pieces, hope as always to have them on the web site later today. www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
**Please Note from May 2011**
There will be a 10% price increase on all New Releases,
All Items In Stock will remain at the same listed price.
Once items are re-stocked they will be subject to the 10% price increase
Please contact your dealer for further information.
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACE-02
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
NIEUPORT 17 B 1566
C Flight, No. 60 Squadron, 2nd June 1917
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$196
Model Weight 108g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 11” x 4” x 8”
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
The Nieuport 17 entered service in 1916 and became a mainstay of Allied squadrons during the first world war. It was manufactured by Nieuport -- a French aircraft manufacturer.
The type was designed by one of Frances’s greatest aviation pioneers, Edouard de Nieuport.
Although the Nieuport 17 was maneuverable and fast, its structure was fragile . A little out of the ordinary was the lower wing, which was much smaller than the top wing and as such the plane became known as the Sesquiplane wing set-up (one and a half wings)
The Nieuport 17 could be equipped with the synchronization gear that would allow a front-mounted Vickers machine gun to fire between the spinning propeller blades without shooting them off. However, the British preferred the Lewis gun, which had to be mounted on the upper wing, to fire overtop of the propeller.
Mounted directly in front of the pilot’s vision is an Aldis sight for the upper wing Lewis gun.
In 1917, Canadian fighter ace Billy Bishop flew his Nieuport 17 in combat against German pilots, including an engagement with Manfred von Richthofen -- the infamous "Red Baron".
After he shot down his fifth plane, the ground crew produced a can of blue paint and gave his plane the distinctive blue nose, despite the regulation against customized paint schemes.
Bishop shot down 72 enemy aircraft and earned the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order and Bar, Military Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross.
GGC-01
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
GERMAN GROUND CREW
2 Figures Moving a Fokker,
(2pcs)
Retail us$58
I apologize that there has been a delay with the Red Baron set.
This will now be released in April 2011
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
The Grenadiers were the elite shock troops of the regiment. Their special headdress was to differentiate them from the regular “bonnet” companies. The high grenadier bearskin cap made them look taller and more imposing.
The grenadier name derived from the function they had used to perform in the seventeenth century, which was throwing hand grenades prior to a final assault on a defensive position. Army commanders would customarily organize the regimental grenadier companies into a special assault battalion which were then used to spearhead attacks on critical vital points.
At Ticonderoga the grenadier companies from the 42nd, were converged with 5 other Grenadier companies into one unit, and were under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Haldiman of the 60th Foot.
TIC-20
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
2 Grenadiers Marching,
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$77
**PLEASE NOTE THIS SET ALREADY INCLUDES THE 10% PRICE INCREASE**
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
There are now 26 Highland figures in this series.
There will be no more Highlanders for a while, as I take a short break.
JR-22
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Attacking With Musket
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$35
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GDH-06
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Figures Firing #2
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
There will be 2-3 more sets of Gordon Highlanders from May 2011, which will be subject to the price increase.
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
USCHGUN-02
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US 5.5” HOWITZER,
(3pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$40
There were 2 x 5.5”Howitzers at Chippawa.
Weight of Howitzer and Carriage 2,100lbs
It took 2-3 trained gunners , with 3-4 assistants to operate.
The rate of fire was 1 round per minute, and effective range was 600-800 yds.
RETURN TO MONONGAHELA
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
The advance guard of Braddocks expedition consisted of 100 grenadiers of the 44th, under Lieut. Colonel the Hon. Thomas Gage. It was followed by a party of axemen, two field guns, with ammunition wagons and their guard. The advance guard had just crossed a wooded ravine eight miles from the fort, when the scouts suddenly fell back. They had sighted a figure hurrying along the path, dressed as an Indian, but with an officer's gorget. It turned out to be the French commander, Beaujeu, who had just disposed his tiny force of 900 in semi-circular formation, with the French in the centre, hidden from view by the trees and inequalities of the ground. It comprised Regulars, Canadians and Indians, of whom the last- numbered 650. Their opening fire caused severe loss to Gage's men, who, however, wheeled into line and commenced volley firing, which killed the French commander.
The company of grenadiers were quickly overwhelmed by the more accurate fire of the enemy.
Although the French were temporarily checked by three rounds of grape and canister from the guns and by the spirited advance of the British main body, shouting "God save the King," there was considerable confusion caused by crowding from behind, and several men in the front were afterwards found to have been killed by fire from their comrades in the rear.
By this time all the grenadiers had fallen save eleven and the survivors utilized a prone tree as a breastwork, from which they maintained an effective fire.
BM-27
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755,
44th Regiment of Foot ,
British Grenadiers, 2 Casualties
(4pcs) Limited Edition 350
Retail us$58
This will be the last set for the “Return To Monongahela” series
Additional sets will still be released through the Collectors’ Club.
Please see separate release info for the club set.
RETIREMENTS
WIM-06
As always hope you like the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
