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Please find the new release schedule for the month of February. He has launched 2 new series this month One already announced is the Warof 1812 the new one and the long awaited one is the Raid on St Francis. Talking with John last night the upcoming Chinese new year is causing lots of delay's this year to release schedules, but it does every year. Hope you enjoy.
THE RAID ON St. FRANCIS 1759
Of all the episodes embraced within Robert Roger’s chequered career, none gained him greater fame than his 1759 raid upon the Abenaki village of St. Francis. It could be said to be the most incredible feat of the French and Indian War.
The three pronged attack to complete the conquest of French Canada was losing momentum. Wolfe had reached a stalemate at Quebec. Gage was making slow progress at Oswego on Lake Ontario, and Amherst, the Commander in Chief was at Crown point awaiting the construction of his fleet for his advance on Montreal.
The British needed a safe communication route to Wolfe, as well as a diversion to draw the French forces away from the siege at Quebec.
Major Robert Rogers’ raid on the notorious Abenaki Indian town of St. Francis, deep in French Canada, was the answer.
The American colonial New Englanders, who had long suffered at the hands of the raiding Abenaki from St. Francis, had good reasons to encourage this daring venture.
Where better to start the story of the Raid on St.Francis than at “Fort Number Four”. This was the outpost which marked the northern limit of British settlement in the fertile valley of the Connecticut River, and whose settlers lived in fear from the frequent raids from the Woodland Indians of the Abenaki tribe.
This month there will be the release of 2 sets of civilians and a Blockhouse.
A stockade fence surround and gateway will be released in April 2008.
SHIPPING NOTES.
The Blockhouse is shipped in 2 boxes,
and comes in 8 parts
Roof x 2
Upper Floor x 2
Ground Floor x 2
Door x 1, and ladder x 1
All parts fit together easily
Total Size of both Boxes A and B 11” x 11” x 10 ½”
Box 1a , contains a door that is hinged, and opens and closes.
The door needs to be placed in position.
Box 1b, contains a ladder.
Due to irregular shrinkage in production, the two halves are matched to fit together, and are numbered.
The boxes are marked as MATCHING PAIRS
There is no certificate.
The Complete Blockhouse weighs 4.5kg.
Dimensions of Blockhouse, Maximum 9 ½” wide x 8” deep x 8 ½” Height
Orders will be shipped to us the week of 28th January 2008
FULL MODEL DISPLAY
BLOCKHOUSE A & B
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Blockhouse
(8 pcs) Limited Edition 250
Retail us$188 (figures not included.)
SHELF DISPLAY
The Blockhouse can be divided in half, and displayed up against the back wall of a shelf. Combined with the Stockade and Gateway sets it can be used to create the interior of a small fort on your shelf!
INTERNAL DISPLAY
The Blockhouse can be divided in half, revealing fully detailed interiors.
Part B contains a ladder, and Part A has a door that can be opened and closed.
RFB-01
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Civilians 1
4 Figures
(3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$72
RFB-02
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Civilians 2
2 Figures
(2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$48
THE BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES
The set for February is a set of British regulars of the 27th Regiment of foot in winter coats and forage caps. The set depicts a sergeant and corporal skirmishing.
SB-03
Battle on Snowshoes 1758
27th Regiment of Foot
Sergeant and corporal in winter coats
(2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$54
THE WAR OF 1812
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
The first set of the new range includes 4 figures firing. All figures are different and is ideal for creating a firing line.
USCH-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa
5th July 1814
Scott’s Brigade
4 Figures Firing (4pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$96
There will be 1 extra set of Firing line figures, which will include 2 bare headed figures, which will be available April 2008.
Hope you enjoy.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
Please find the new release schedule for the month of February. He has launched 2 new series this month One already announced is the Warof 1812 the new one and the long awaited one is the Raid on St Francis. Talking with John last night the upcoming Chinese new year is causing lots of delay's this year to release schedules, but it does every year. Hope you enjoy.
THE RAID ON St. FRANCIS 1759
Of all the episodes embraced within Robert Roger’s chequered career, none gained him greater fame than his 1759 raid upon the Abenaki village of St. Francis. It could be said to be the most incredible feat of the French and Indian War.
The three pronged attack to complete the conquest of French Canada was losing momentum. Wolfe had reached a stalemate at Quebec. Gage was making slow progress at Oswego on Lake Ontario, and Amherst, the Commander in Chief was at Crown point awaiting the construction of his fleet for his advance on Montreal.
The British needed a safe communication route to Wolfe, as well as a diversion to draw the French forces away from the siege at Quebec.
Major Robert Rogers’ raid on the notorious Abenaki Indian town of St. Francis, deep in French Canada, was the answer.
The American colonial New Englanders, who had long suffered at the hands of the raiding Abenaki from St. Francis, had good reasons to encourage this daring venture.
Where better to start the story of the Raid on St.Francis than at “Fort Number Four”. This was the outpost which marked the northern limit of British settlement in the fertile valley of the Connecticut River, and whose settlers lived in fear from the frequent raids from the Woodland Indians of the Abenaki tribe.
This month there will be the release of 2 sets of civilians and a Blockhouse.
A stockade fence surround and gateway will be released in April 2008.
SHIPPING NOTES.
The Blockhouse is shipped in 2 boxes,
and comes in 8 parts
Roof x 2
Upper Floor x 2
Ground Floor x 2
Door x 1, and ladder x 1
All parts fit together easily
Total Size of both Boxes A and B 11” x 11” x 10 ½”
Box 1a , contains a door that is hinged, and opens and closes.
The door needs to be placed in position.
Box 1b, contains a ladder.
Due to irregular shrinkage in production, the two halves are matched to fit together, and are numbered.
The boxes are marked as MATCHING PAIRS
There is no certificate.
The Complete Blockhouse weighs 4.5kg.
Dimensions of Blockhouse, Maximum 9 ½” wide x 8” deep x 8 ½” Height
Orders will be shipped to us the week of 28th January 2008
FULL MODEL DISPLAY
BLOCKHOUSE A & B
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Blockhouse
(8 pcs) Limited Edition 250
Retail us$188 (figures not included.)
SHELF DISPLAY
The Blockhouse can be divided in half, and displayed up against the back wall of a shelf. Combined with the Stockade and Gateway sets it can be used to create the interior of a small fort on your shelf!
INTERNAL DISPLAY
The Blockhouse can be divided in half, revealing fully detailed interiors.
Part B contains a ladder, and Part A has a door that can be opened and closed.
RFB-01
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Civilians 1
4 Figures
(3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$72
RFB-02
The Raid on St. Francis 1759
Civilians 2
2 Figures
(2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$48
THE BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES
The set for February is a set of British regulars of the 27th Regiment of foot in winter coats and forage caps. The set depicts a sergeant and corporal skirmishing.
SB-03
Battle on Snowshoes 1758
27th Regiment of Foot
Sergeant and corporal in winter coats
(2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$54
THE WAR OF 1812
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
The first set of the new range includes 4 figures firing. All figures are different and is ideal for creating a firing line.
USCH-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa
5th July 1814
Scott’s Brigade
4 Figures Firing (4pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$96
There will be 1 extra set of Firing line figures, which will include 2 bare headed figures, which will be available April 2008.
Hope you enjoy.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
