Good morning for a cold, wet and stormy Northern California, where we are getting hit with storms coming in from Hawaii, good news they are not the cold ones Canada usually sends us, but the very wet ones Hawaii likes to send.
First very happy Christmas and a terrific New year to everyone. We have some terrific new releases to brighten your dull January days.
As always we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Should have these on the Website later on today.
www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best wishes from John and all at Sierra Toy Soldier Company
Mike
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2011, MEMBERSHIP FIGURES
This coming year, there will be a choice of 2 Membership figures available.
The Membership also includes the following;
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE and MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
THE 2010 COLLECTORS CLUB ANNUAL, And PRODUCT LIST SUPPLEMENT
(the Annual includes an article by Randall Bond and Crossword by Walt Damon)
THE 2011 CALENDAR
JJCLUB-2011A
Ranger Charles Jenkins
(1pc)
Retail us$35
The name Ranger Charles Jenkins is taken from Crozier’s “Virginia Colonial Militia” pp.9-57.
The article includes a list of the companies of Rangers employed on the upper tributaries of the Potomac, and in the Greenbrier River, West Virginia frontier, during the French and Indian War.
Ranger Charles Jenkins is listed in the service of Captain Samuel Overton’s Company of Rangers, which saw service in 1755 to 1756.
A description of a typical Ranger who was a deserter from Captain Hezekiah Dunn’s Company of Rangers from New Jersey was mentioned as wearing “… provincial clothing viz., a grey lapell’d waistcoat and an under green jacket, a leather cap, and buckskin breeches….”
JJCLUB-2011B
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
ADC First Lt. WILLIAM JENKINS-WORTH
(2pc)
Retail us$70
An aide-de-camp (French for camp assistant) is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state. The first aide-de-camp is typically the foremost personal aide, and was expected to take on any odd job his general might want done. He was an extension of the general’s eyes, ears and voice. He carried orders to subordinate units and observed their execution.
The Aide to Brigadier General Winfield Scott, the commanding officer of the First Brigade, Left Division of the US Army on 5th July 1814, was First Lt. William Jenkins- Worth.
During the War of 1812 ADC’s were normally selected from among the regimental officers, and only lieutenants were supposed to be detailed for this duty.
Also Now available whilst stock last, the following items
JJCLUB-2009 ANNUAL
Retail us$11
JJCLUB-2010 CALENDAR
Retail us$10
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
The 42nd was the most numerous regiment in Abercromby’s army numbering approximately 1,100 all ranks. Their attack on the French right was defended by three French regiments, La Reine, Bearne, and Guyenne. The highlanders suffered great losses, Lt. William Grant was to write “ Even those that were mortally wounded, cried aloud to their companions, not to mind or lose a thought for them, but to follow their officers, and charge the enemy, and to mind the honour of their King and country.”
TIC-08
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT
2 Figures At The Ready
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$70
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
There is documentary evidence that Jacobite soldiers were eventually armed with firelocks as their primary weapon, and usually with bayonets as well. The orderly books are full of routine injunctions to officers and NCO’s requiring them to ensure that their men’s arms were “well fixed” and in good order, and it makes it clear that the firelocks were regarded more important than their swords. The ordinary Jacobite soldier was known to see the broadsword and targe as an encumbrance rather than an asset, as a later generation of Black Watch soldiers “declined using broadswords”, preferring to rely on bayonets instead.
JR-21
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Attacking #3
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$35
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
A set of standing figures suitable for guarding the camp baggage, or completing the third rank of a square formation.
GDH-07
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Highlanders Standing
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
THE CONDOR LEGION
THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
COND-04
THE CONDOR LEGION
Kleiner Panzerbefehlswagen 1 Ausf B
(1pc)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$148
Germany sent 4 Befehlswagen 1 Command tanks to Spain. They were first issued 1 per company, and 1 in the battalion headquarters.
These were a version of the PZKPFW 1 AUSF B, but with a fixed superstructure and additional radio equipment. The provision of dedicated radio vehicles was due to the Wehrmacht’s prescient view that radio communications were essential in co-ordinating modern mobile operations. The German Command considered that the leader of a tank subdivision himself should not necessarily participate in the battle; his task lied in the battle control. Therefore, commander’s tanks of the first series had no armament at all. The tanks crew consisted of three people: a tank commander (who was also the leader of the tank division), tank driver and radio-telegrapher. Later it was determined that the tank should have arms and it was equipped with one MG - 13 machine gun of 7,92 mm caliber. Radio equipment included a transceiver FuG 6 with 13 - 16 km reach and receiving radio station FuG 2.
The prominent St. Andrews Cross painted on the roof was an air identity mark, common on Nationalist tanks to prevent straffing by friendly aircraft.
Tank Model Weight 195g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 5 7/8th” x 2 3/4” x 2 5/8”
MATERIALS Mixed Media, includes Polystone, resin and metal
The first two figures for this range will now also be available. The first figure A can be used in both the PZ1A and the upcoming PZ1B
The second figure can be a stand alone figure, or used with any of the three Panzer 1 variants.
COND-01A
THE CONDOR LEGION
TANK COMMANDER A
(1pc) NOT LIMITED
Retail us$28
COND-01B
THE CONDOR LEGION
TANK COMMANDER B
(1pc) NOT LIMITED
Retail us$28
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
During this period one of the main changes was in loading and firing techniques. The French drill replaced the English routine. Most notably shifting the cannoneer who held the portfire and actually touched off the piece from the left to the right side of the breech.
This meant that he had to stand with his back to the muzzle in order to keep his right hand with the portfire towards the gun.
USCHART-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US Foot Artillery, 3 Crew Firing,
(3pcs) Not Limited Edition
Retail us$87
RETIREMENTS
WIM-03
Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Mike
Sierra toy Soldier Company
First very happy Christmas and a terrific New year to everyone. We have some terrific new releases to brighten your dull January days.
As always we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Should have these on the Website later on today.
www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best wishes from John and all at Sierra Toy Soldier Company
Mike
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2011, MEMBERSHIP FIGURES
This coming year, there will be a choice of 2 Membership figures available.
The Membership also includes the following;
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE and MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
THE 2010 COLLECTORS CLUB ANNUAL, And PRODUCT LIST SUPPLEMENT
(the Annual includes an article by Randall Bond and Crossword by Walt Damon)
THE 2011 CALENDAR
JJCLUB-2011A
Ranger Charles Jenkins
(1pc)
Retail us$35
The name Ranger Charles Jenkins is taken from Crozier’s “Virginia Colonial Militia” pp.9-57.
The article includes a list of the companies of Rangers employed on the upper tributaries of the Potomac, and in the Greenbrier River, West Virginia frontier, during the French and Indian War.
Ranger Charles Jenkins is listed in the service of Captain Samuel Overton’s Company of Rangers, which saw service in 1755 to 1756.
A description of a typical Ranger who was a deserter from Captain Hezekiah Dunn’s Company of Rangers from New Jersey was mentioned as wearing “… provincial clothing viz., a grey lapell’d waistcoat and an under green jacket, a leather cap, and buckskin breeches….”
JJCLUB-2011B
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
ADC First Lt. WILLIAM JENKINS-WORTH
(2pc)
Retail us$70
An aide-de-camp (French for camp assistant) is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state. The first aide-de-camp is typically the foremost personal aide, and was expected to take on any odd job his general might want done. He was an extension of the general’s eyes, ears and voice. He carried orders to subordinate units and observed their execution.
The Aide to Brigadier General Winfield Scott, the commanding officer of the First Brigade, Left Division of the US Army on 5th July 1814, was First Lt. William Jenkins- Worth.
During the War of 1812 ADC’s were normally selected from among the regimental officers, and only lieutenants were supposed to be detailed for this duty.
Also Now available whilst stock last, the following items
JJCLUB-2009 ANNUAL
Retail us$11
JJCLUB-2010 CALENDAR
Retail us$10
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
The 42nd was the most numerous regiment in Abercromby’s army numbering approximately 1,100 all ranks. Their attack on the French right was defended by three French regiments, La Reine, Bearne, and Guyenne. The highlanders suffered great losses, Lt. William Grant was to write “ Even those that were mortally wounded, cried aloud to their companions, not to mind or lose a thought for them, but to follow their officers, and charge the enemy, and to mind the honour of their King and country.”
TIC-08
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT
2 Figures At The Ready
(2pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$70
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
There is documentary evidence that Jacobite soldiers were eventually armed with firelocks as their primary weapon, and usually with bayonets as well. The orderly books are full of routine injunctions to officers and NCO’s requiring them to ensure that their men’s arms were “well fixed” and in good order, and it makes it clear that the firelocks were regarded more important than their swords. The ordinary Jacobite soldier was known to see the broadsword and targe as an encumbrance rather than an asset, as a later generation of Black Watch soldiers “declined using broadswords”, preferring to rely on bayonets instead.
JR-21
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Attacking #3
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$35
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
A set of standing figures suitable for guarding the camp baggage, or completing the third rank of a square formation.
GDH-07
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Highlanders Standing
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
THE CONDOR LEGION
THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
COND-04
THE CONDOR LEGION
Kleiner Panzerbefehlswagen 1 Ausf B
(1pc)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$148
Germany sent 4 Befehlswagen 1 Command tanks to Spain. They were first issued 1 per company, and 1 in the battalion headquarters.
These were a version of the PZKPFW 1 AUSF B, but with a fixed superstructure and additional radio equipment. The provision of dedicated radio vehicles was due to the Wehrmacht’s prescient view that radio communications were essential in co-ordinating modern mobile operations. The German Command considered that the leader of a tank subdivision himself should not necessarily participate in the battle; his task lied in the battle control. Therefore, commander’s tanks of the first series had no armament at all. The tanks crew consisted of three people: a tank commander (who was also the leader of the tank division), tank driver and radio-telegrapher. Later it was determined that the tank should have arms and it was equipped with one MG - 13 machine gun of 7,92 mm caliber. Radio equipment included a transceiver FuG 6 with 13 - 16 km reach and receiving radio station FuG 2.
The prominent St. Andrews Cross painted on the roof was an air identity mark, common on Nationalist tanks to prevent straffing by friendly aircraft.
Tank Model Weight 195g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 5 7/8th” x 2 3/4” x 2 5/8”
MATERIALS Mixed Media, includes Polystone, resin and metal
The first two figures for this range will now also be available. The first figure A can be used in both the PZ1A and the upcoming PZ1B
The second figure can be a stand alone figure, or used with any of the three Panzer 1 variants.
COND-01A
THE CONDOR LEGION
TANK COMMANDER A
(1pc) NOT LIMITED
Retail us$28
COND-01B
THE CONDOR LEGION
TANK COMMANDER B
(1pc) NOT LIMITED
Retail us$28
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
During this period one of the main changes was in loading and firing techniques. The French drill replaced the English routine. Most notably shifting the cannoneer who held the portfire and actually touched off the piece from the left to the right side of the breech.
This meant that he had to stand with his back to the muzzle in order to keep his right hand with the portfire towards the gun.
USCHART-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US Foot Artillery, 3 Crew Firing,
(3pcs) Not Limited Edition
Retail us$87
RETIREMENTS
WIM-03
Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Mike
Sierra toy Soldier Company
