New Releases for January 2018 - The Second World War (1 Viewer)

[jjDesigns]

THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Air operations aboard carriers included a wide variety of jobs. In addition to the plane crews, a large number of support personnel were required to keep the planes flying.
These included mechanics, ordnancemen, plane handlers, firefighters, catapult crews and medical teams.
Without them and their dedication to getting the job done, the carriers and their air groups would not have succeeded.
Men whose duties required them to work on the carrier’s flight deck wore brightly coloured shirts for two reasons.
The flight deck was a potentially dangerous place, especially when planes were being launched or recovered. Anyone not wearing a colour coded shirt didn’t belong on the flight deck during operations
The colour coded shirts also indicated the specific job speciality of the men who wore them.



A U.S. Navy Aircraftcarrier’s deck crew exists to do one thing: to consistently put aircraft into the air and safely recover them after they launch. In order to make this happen, there exists a small army of flight deck facilitators, and each individual has their own role primarily designated by the color of the shirt they wear.

**PLEASE NOTE THE FIRST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR PLANES, WHICH CAN BE USED WITH THE CARRIER DECKS WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY AFTER THE CHINESE NEW YEARS HOLIDAY**




BH-18B
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT DECK CREW,
2 PLANE HANDLERS WALKING,
SCALE 1:30
(2pcs)


Life on the flight deck is dangerous and taxing. Spinning propellers, grease everywhere, and a stiff sea wind that never stops are just a few of the things that must be endured for many hours at a time. The night and bad weather throw a whole other set of problems into the mix.

Yellow shirts are worn by aircraft handlers and aircraft directors that shuttle aircraft around the carrier’s tight and chaotic deck.

Plane Handlers, who work under the direction of the yellow shirt wearing aircraft handlers, assist in moving aircraft around the deck, they were also responsible for placing and removing wheel chocks, and lashing and securing parked planes. They also can operate the carrier’s massive aircraft elevators, drive tractors and work as messengers and verbal liaisons.





BH-18R
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT DECK CREW,
2 ORDNANCEMEN WALKING,
SCALE 1:30
(2pcs)


Ordnance, fire fighters and crash crews wore red on the flight deck to indicate their job.
Ordnancemen on flight deck crews often wore red helmets with a black stripe to differentiate them from firefighters and crash crewmen, who also wore red shirts and helmets.



BH-18G
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT DECK CREW,
2 CATAPULT CREW WALKING,
SCALE 1:30
(2pcs)



Catapult and arresting hook crews wore green helmets and jerseys.




BH-18N
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
AIRCRAFT CARRIER FLIGHT DECK CREW,
FLIGHT DECK CREW WALKING,
SCALE 1:30
(6pcs)


** PLEASE NOTE THESE SETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE WITH BROWN BASES TO ACCOMPANY THE IWA100-400 DECKS.**

**PLEASE NOTE THE FIRST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR PLANES, WHICH CAN BE USED WITH THE CARRIER DECKS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE CHINESE NEW YEARS HOLIDAY**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BH CARRIER DECK BASES WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN WITH THE FEBRUARY RELEASES**

More to follow...............................................

 

[jjDesigns]

The crew and upcoming Corsair can fit on a single BH-100 Carrier Base, and be displayed on a standard bookshelf.


GERMAN ARMOUR



The first tank crew figures for the Panzer I’s are now available
The Panzer I was a light tank produced in Germany in the 1930s. The name is short for the German Panzerkampfwagen I ("armored fighting vehicle mark I"), abbreviated PzKpfw I. The tank's official German ordnance inventory designation was SdKfz 101 ("special purpose vehicle 101").
Design of the Panzer I began in 1932 and mass production began in 1934. Intended only as a training tank to introduce the concept of armored warfare to the German Army, the Panzer I saw combat in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, in Poland, France, the Soviet Union and North Africa during the Second World War, and in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Experiences with the Panzer I during the Spanish Civil War helped shape the German Panzerwaffes' invasion of Poland in 1939 and France in 1940. By 1941, the Panzer I chassis design was used as the basis of tank destroyers and assault guns. There were attempts to upgrade the Panzer I throughout its service history, including by foreign nations, to extend the design's lifespan. It continued to serve in the Spanish Armed Forces until 1954.
The Panzer I's performance in combat was limited by its thin armour and light armament of two machine guns. As a design intended for training, the Panzer I was not as capable as other light tanks of the era, such as the Soviet T-26. Although weak in combat, it formed a large part of Germany's tank forces and was used in all major campaigns between September 1939 and December 1941. The small, vulnerable light tank would be surpassed in importance by other German tanks, such as the Panzer IV, Panther, and Tiger; nevertheless, the Panzer I's contribution to the early victories of Nazi Germany during World War II was significant.




GA-10D
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
GERMANY,
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN I AUSF. A,
TANK CREW,
SCALE 1/30
(1 pc)



Lesson learned from the Panzerkampfwagen I provided the German designers and manufacturers with valuable experience in designing and producing the next generation of new panzers that were soon to come. Although, Panzerkampfwagen I was not a truly valuable combat tank, it proved to be an excellent training tank and most of the panzer crews were trained on Panzerkampfwagen I until the end of the war or operated it in combat as their first armoured vehicle.






GA-10E
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
GERMANY,
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN I AUSF. A,
TANK CREW,
SCALE 1/30
(1 pc)



** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER**

 

[mikemiller1955]

I don't collect these...but the BH crew is really cool...

 

[Terp152]

New deck crew....oh yes! Chris

 

[villagehorse]

That Corsair is looking good. Robin.

 

[mestell]

The deck crew will certainly be ordered . . . . and wow, the Corsair is beautiful looking . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[6th Wisconsin]

Seriously? I had backed off a lot on toy soldiers lately for various reasons, and now you make this Corsair. That is stunning. I love the folding wings. I already have one Corsair, but it will tempt me for sure.

 

[Desertkiwi]

I don't own a JJD Panzer 1, but this new crew look great and really enhance the tank in my opinion.

 

[mestell]

The nice thing about getting TF Gift Certificates for Christmas = the BH-18N 6 figures deck crew set has now been pre-ordered . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Mark IV]

I don't own a JJD Panzer 1, but this new crew look great and really enhance the tank in my opinion.

Todd,

You need to get a few of these Panzer I they look great just on their own but much better in mass.

The figures are quite nice just wish the crew member would lose the pistol but also looking forward to seeing how they look in some other AFV I need crew figures for

Mark

 

[Ghostrider]

All I can say is WOW!!! this is a beautiful range. Having served in a Fighter Squadron during Vietnam, deploying to the Ranger and the Kittyhawk, all this Flat top deck and figure scenery is extremely inspiring. And what Mestell and Ivanmoe are doing with it is awesome. My hat's off to you gentlemen.

There's nothing like flight ops off a carrier. And the color coordination of guys racing around the deck to launch and recover aircraft is something to see. I didn't work the flight deck, was in an squadron office. But occassionally I would sneak up to the island observation deck and watch the shoots and traps. An amazing bit of artistic flight ballet.

There is at least 1 more shirt color, maybe 2. Brown shirted plane captains, and possibly purple shirted fuelers. Though uncertain if purple was used in WWII.

Not able to buy the range, but will pick up a piece or 2 for old times sake.

Joe

 

[Desertkiwi]

Todd,

You need to get a few of these Panzer I they look great just on their own but much better in mass.

The figures are quite nice just wish the crew member would lose the pistol but also looking forward to seeing how they look in some other AFV I need crew figures for

Mark

Cheers Mark, yeah really like the look of the Panzer 1 and seriously considering a wee purchase, plus crew. A mass display sounds magic!^&grin

 

[ivanmoe]

All I can say is WOW!!! this is a beautiful range. Having served in a Fighter Squadron during Vietnam, deploying to the Ranger and the Kittyhawk, all this Flat top deck and figure scenery is extremely inspiring. And what Mestell and Ivanmoe are doing with it is awesome. My hat's off to you gentlemen.

There's nothing like flight ops off a carrier. And the color coordination of guys racing around the deck to launch and recover aircraft is something to see. I didn't work the flight deck, was in an squadron office. But occassionally I would sneak up to the island observation deck and watch the shoots and traps. An amazing bit of artistic flight ballet.

There is at least 1 more shirt color, maybe 2. Brown shirted plane captains, and possibly purple shirted fuelers. Though uncertain if purple was used in WWII.

Not able to buy the range, but will pick up a piece or 2 for old times sake.

Joe

Welcome aboard, Joe. It’s always great to have another Airdale attached! True, there are several salty types, hereabouts, but I’m afraid that most of them are blackshoes. I was in Orion’s for seven COLD years, all of it Atlantic, the last four as PIC.

Glad to hear you like the Sara and Bunker Hill ranges. John deserves great credit for doing the whole deal, as it’s so completely different from conventional Toy Soldier product. Needless to say, I’m delighted with both his decision and the results.

And you are correct, sir. Collectors need some brown-jersey Bears, aka Plane Captains/Aviation Boatswain Mates, to complete the Deck Crew. This HAS been mentioned to himself, but your signal no doubt serves to emphasize the point. John???

Thanks for posting,

-Moe

 

[Vezzolf]

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The crew and upcoming Corsair can fit on a single BH-100 Carrier Base, and be displayed on a standard bookshelf.


GERMAN ARMOUR

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The first tank crew figures for the Panzer I’s are now available
The Panzer I was a light tank produced in Germany in the 1930s. The name is short for the German Panzerkampfwagen I ("armored fighting vehicle mark I"), abbreviated PzKpfw I. The tank's official German ordnance inventory designation was SdKfz 101 ("special purpose vehicle 101").
Design of the Panzer I began in 1932 and mass production began in 1934. Intended only as a training tank to introduce the concept of armored warfare to the German Army, the Panzer I saw combat in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, in Poland, France, the Soviet Union and North Africa during the Second World War, and in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Experiences with the Panzer I during the Spanish Civil War helped shape the German Panzerwaffes' invasion of Poland in 1939 and France in 1940. By 1941, the Panzer I chassis design was used as the basis of tank destroyers and assault guns. There were attempts to upgrade the Panzer I throughout its service history, including by foreign nations, to extend the design's lifespan. It continued to serve in the Spanish Armed Forces until 1954.
The Panzer I's performance in combat was limited by its thin armour and light armament of two machine guns. As a design intended for training, the Panzer I was not as capable as other light tanks of the era, such as the Soviet T-26. Although weak in combat, it formed a large part of Germany's tank forces and was used in all major campaigns between September 1939 and December 1941. The small, vulnerable light tank would be surpassed in importance by other German tanks, such as the Panzer IV, Panther, and Tiger; nevertheless, the Panzer I's contribution to the early victories of Nazi Germany during World War II was significant.


View attachment 225625

GA-10D
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
GERMANY,
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN I AUSF. A,
TANK CREW,
SCALE 1/30
(1 pc)



Lesson learned from the Panzerkampfwagen I provided the German designers and manufacturers with valuable experience in designing and producing the next generation of new panzers that were soon to come. Although, Panzerkampfwagen I was not a truly valuable combat tank, it proved to be an excellent training tank and most of the panzer crews were trained on Panzerkampfwagen I until the end of the war or operated it in combat as their first armoured vehicle.




View attachment 225626

GA-10E
THE SECOND WORLD WAR,
GERMANY,
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN I AUSF. A,
TANK CREW,
SCALE 1/30
(1 pc)



** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER**

VERY Nice:salute:::salute::

 

[mestell]

We also need at least one white shirt - Flight Deck Officer. I would also like to see a few pilots, navigators, walking and/or inspecting their planes . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[amund]

What else do you expect from JJD? Outstanding quality!!!! The pictures say it all!!!

Alex :smile2:

 

[Ghostrider]

Welcome aboard, Joe. It’s always great to have another Airdale attached! True, there are several salty types, hereabouts, but I’m afraid that most of them are blackshoes. I was in Orion’s for seven COLD years, all of it Atlantic, the last four as PIC.

Glad to hear you like the Sara and Bunker Hill ranges. John deserves great credit for doing the whole deal, as it’s so completely different from conventional Toy Soldier product. Needless to say, I’m delighted with both his decision and the results.

And you are correct, sir. Collectors need some brown-jersey Bears, aka Plane Captains/Aviation Boatswain Mates, to complete the Deck Crew. This HAS been mentioned to himself, but your signal no doubt serves to emphasize the point. John???

Thanks for posting,

-Moe

So now let me make you laugh Moe. I was one of those few BLACK SHOES you find in a squadron. I was the classified material yeoman. Every squadron will probably have some Yeoman, some Personnelman, 1 Cook, and 1 Corpsman..............all Black Shoes. And for the Brown Shoes it's good to know these guys. As well it's very good to know a Parachute Rigger( I have a great parachute bag and a silk lined suit bag made by a Rigger.) and the Aviation Supply guy(who gave me flight deckers I didn't qualify for.{sm4}: It's all good Moe:salute::

Joe

 

[Larry Allen]

THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Air operations aboard carriers included a wide variety of jobs. In addition to the plane crews, a large number of support personnel were required to keep the planes flying.
These included mechanics, ordnancemen, plane handlers, firefighters, catapult crews and medical teams.
Without them and their dedication to getting the job done, the carriers and their air groups would not have succeeded.
Men whose duties required them to work on the carrier’s flight deck wore brightly coloured shirts for two reasons.
The flight deck was a potentially dangerous place, especially when planes were being launched or recovered. Anyone not wearing a colour coded shirt didn’t belong on the flight deck during operations
The colour coded shirts also indicated the specific job speciality of the men who wore them.

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I have been waiting for this beauty to be released. She and her deck crew will be on there way to Maine!
Hope to see a second or third Corsair from John. Hopefully go well with my K&C Corsair ...

--- LaRRy

 

[mestell]

I have been waiting for this beauty to be released. She and her deck crew will be on there way to Maine!
Hope to see a second or third Corsair from John. Hopefully go well with my K&C Corsair ...

--- LaRRy

I am also hoping that John releases at least two Corsairs so that I could have a display with one with wings folded and one with wings down.
:smile2: Mike

 

[ivanmoe]

So now let me make you laugh Moe. I was one of those few BLACK SHOES you find in a squadron. I was the classified material yeoman. Every squadron will probably have some Yeoman, some Personnelman, 1 Cook, and 1 Corpsman..............all Black Shoes. And for the Brown Shoes it's good to know these guys. As well it's very good to know a Parachute Rigger( I have a great parachute bag and a silk lined suit bag made by a Rigger.) and the Aviation Supply guy(who gave me flight deckers I didn't qualify for.{sm4}: It's all good Moe:salute::

Joe

Hey, Joe, I hope you got to see The Flying Fleet on TCM last night. Made in 1929, with no sound, the pilots all wore brown shoes. How was that for timing? Decades later, Zumwalt tried to kill ‘em, but Lehman brought ‘em back. It’s all good, indeed!:salute::

-Moe