Good morning from a very hot Northern California, where the temperature reached over 100 degrees in Los Gatos, yesterday. Luckily this only happens a couple of times during the summer.
Sorry for the delay in getting the new announcements out as some finishing touches were required, but it will be well worth the wait. Some great releases this month, especially the Ambulance and a great preview of what’s coming.
All the June releases are now in stock and available.
As always, hope you like the new releases as much as I do. We should have these on the web site, later this morning.
www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACE-05 - KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
FOKKER DR1 454/17
JASTA 11, APRIL 1918,
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$198
Model Weight 117g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 9 1/2” x 8” x 4”
BOX DIMENSIONS approx 13 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 6”
BOX WEIGHT 521g
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
MODEL FORD T AMBULANCE 1918
The Ford T was not only the first car to be massed produced but was also one of the first vehicles whose chassis was to serve as the basis of numerous specialized vehicles.
This ambulance was used by British, American and French forces. Ford manufactured more than 2,400 Ambulance bodies through the course of the war. The chassis was shipped in a wooden crate, which was then used to create the rear body of the ambulance. The light weight of the Ambulance made it well suited for use on the muddy and shell torn roads in forward combat areas. If stuck in a hole, a group of soldiers could lift one out without too much difficulty.
The vehicle could carry 3 stretchers or 4 seated patients as well as two more in front with the driver. The model was well liked by the drivers and was affectionately nicknamed “Tin Lizzie”.
Red Cross volunteer drivers including writer Ernest Hemingway, and cartoonist Walt Disney, drove the Model T Ambulance during WW1.
BGC-01 - KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Ford T Ambulance 1918
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$148
Donald Roderick Maclaren (28 May 1893 - 4 July 1988)
Donald Roderick MacLaren DSO, MC & Bar, DFC (28 May 1893 - 4 July 1988) was credited with 54 victories and, after the war, helped found the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Maclaren joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917and did his initial training at Camp Borden in Ontario, with further training in England. On 23 November 1917, he was sent to France where he joined No. 46 Squadron.
His first air combat was in February 1918, where MacLaren successfully shot down a German fighter 'out of control'.
He was awarded the Military Cross for a sortie on 21 March 1918 in which he destroyed a railway gun with his bombs, then shot down a balloon and two German LVG two-seaters.
In September, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
When the squadron commander was killed in a crash later in the year, MacLaren was given command. In late October, MacLaren, who had escaped injury in combat, broke his leg during a friendly wrestling match with another member of his squadron. He was sent back to England on 6 November and was in the hospital when the Armistice was announced. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership of the squadron in the last months of the war.
MacLaren finished the war with a Military Cross and bar, a Distinguished Flying Cross and the DSO. He was also awarded the French Legion of Honour and Croix de guerre.
It should be noted that his first dogfight wasn't until February 1918 and that he scored all his victories in only nine months.
ACE-04P KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Donald Roderick Maclaren
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$33
Lieutenant Josef Karl Peter Jacobs (1894-1978)
Lieutenant Josef Karl Peter Jacobs (1894-1978) was one of Germany's leading air aces of the First World War, with 48 enemy aircraft and observation balloon 'kills' to his credit.
Born on 15 May 1894 in the Rhineland, Jacobs' interest in aircraft technology led him to enrol in flight school at the age of 18 in 1912. Thus, when war broke out in Europe two years later he promptly signed up with the German Army's air service, receiving a posting to FEA9 for training as a military pilot.
Having duly completed his military training Jacobs served for a year as a long-range reconnaissance pilot over Allied lines until, in 1916, he was posted to Fokker Staffel West, flying (as the name implies) Fokker E IIIs (he eventually became a leading exponent of Fokker Triplanes). His first 'kill', a French Caudron, was downed in February 1916 but remained unconfirmed for lack of an independent witness.
In October 1916 Jacobs was attached to Jasta 22 at the request of its commander, Erich Honemanns, an old friend, where he initially taught as an instructor until January 1917. In June that year he assumed command of Fighter Squadron 7. After reaching 24 victories Jacobs was awarded the prestigious Pour le Merite;
With his aircraft painted black, Jacobs' remained instantly recognisable to enemy Allied airmen. His total for the war eventually reached 48 aircraft and balloons.
After the armistice Jacobs continued to serve in the Baltic against communist forces.
He died in 1978.
ACE-03P KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Lt. Josef Jacobs
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$33
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
TIC-26 BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
Grenadier Standing Firing,
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$39
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
I apologize to all those “restless natives” waiting for opponents to the Gordons’ to be released.
The first set of Mahdists will be released next month.
To wet your appetite, here is a picture of the prototypes for the upcoming Beja Warriors!... and the first of the Royal Marine Light Infantry.
Coming soon, to a dealer near you!
But for now….
SRN-04 THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
2 Figures Defending
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$66
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
ACE-01 RED BARON FOKKER DR1, AVAILABLE MID JULY
TRAVEL AND SHOWS FOR 2011
JULY 2011
GERMANY, MANNHEIM , OPEN HOUSE AT ALFRED UMHEYs, SATURDAY 30th JULY,
Please contact Ralf Rothermel for further details
Telephone 49 621 75 57 22
www.rr-zinnfiguren.com
PLEASE NOTE
NO ENTRIES FOR THE FOKKER COMPETITION WERE 100% CORRECT
ALL ENTRIES WILL THEREFORE BE PLACED IN A HAT AND THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE HAT, BY RALF ROTHERMEL ON SATURDAY 30th JULY
NOVEMBER 2011
TOY SOLDIER MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2011
The fall Open House is held the day before the East Coast Toy Soldier Show in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Please contact Jim Hillestad for further details at 570 269-7227, or e-mail jimhill@ptd.net
Museum Website, www.the-toy-soldier.com
HACKENSACK TOY SOLDIER SHOW, NEW JERSEY. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th 2011
ALSAND TOY SOLDIER STAND
Please contact Sandy Feuer for further details 631 2542650
e-mail., alsand@aol.com
OPEN HOUSE AT TROOPS OF TIME MILITARY GALLERY AND SHOP
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9th 2011
Please contact Tim Tyler for further details.
866 601 8192
tim@troopsoftime.com
OPEN HOUSE AT SIERRA TOY SOLDIER COMPANY
Los Gatos November 12, 2011.
Please contact Mike Hall for further details
408 395 3000. sales@sierratoysoldier.com
DECEMBER 2011
THE TOY SOLDIER SHOW LONDON, SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2011, AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL.
Hope you liked the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
Sorry for the delay in getting the new announcements out as some finishing touches were required, but it will be well worth the wait. Some great releases this month, especially the Ambulance and a great preview of what’s coming.
All the June releases are now in stock and available.
As always, hope you like the new releases as much as I do. We should have these on the web site, later this morning.
www.sierratoysoldier.com
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACE-05 - KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
FOKKER DR1 454/17
JASTA 11, APRIL 1918,
(1pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$198
Model Weight 117g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 9 1/2” x 8” x 4”
BOX DIMENSIONS approx 13 1/2” x 9 1/2” x 6”
BOX WEIGHT 521g
MATERIALS Mixed Media,
MODEL FORD T AMBULANCE 1918
The Ford T was not only the first car to be massed produced but was also one of the first vehicles whose chassis was to serve as the basis of numerous specialized vehicles.
This ambulance was used by British, American and French forces. Ford manufactured more than 2,400 Ambulance bodies through the course of the war. The chassis was shipped in a wooden crate, which was then used to create the rear body of the ambulance. The light weight of the Ambulance made it well suited for use on the muddy and shell torn roads in forward combat areas. If stuck in a hole, a group of soldiers could lift one out without too much difficulty.
The vehicle could carry 3 stretchers or 4 seated patients as well as two more in front with the driver. The model was well liked by the drivers and was affectionately nicknamed “Tin Lizzie”.
Red Cross volunteer drivers including writer Ernest Hemingway, and cartoonist Walt Disney, drove the Model T Ambulance during WW1.
BGC-01 - KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Ford T Ambulance 1918
(2pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$148
Donald Roderick Maclaren (28 May 1893 - 4 July 1988)
Donald Roderick MacLaren DSO, MC & Bar, DFC (28 May 1893 - 4 July 1988) was credited with 54 victories and, after the war, helped found the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Maclaren joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917and did his initial training at Camp Borden in Ontario, with further training in England. On 23 November 1917, he was sent to France where he joined No. 46 Squadron.
His first air combat was in February 1918, where MacLaren successfully shot down a German fighter 'out of control'.
He was awarded the Military Cross for a sortie on 21 March 1918 in which he destroyed a railway gun with his bombs, then shot down a balloon and two German LVG two-seaters.
In September, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
When the squadron commander was killed in a crash later in the year, MacLaren was given command. In late October, MacLaren, who had escaped injury in combat, broke his leg during a friendly wrestling match with another member of his squadron. He was sent back to England on 6 November and was in the hospital when the Armistice was announced. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership of the squadron in the last months of the war.
MacLaren finished the war with a Military Cross and bar, a Distinguished Flying Cross and the DSO. He was also awarded the French Legion of Honour and Croix de guerre.
It should be noted that his first dogfight wasn't until February 1918 and that he scored all his victories in only nine months.
ACE-04P KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Donald Roderick Maclaren
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$33
Lieutenant Josef Karl Peter Jacobs (1894-1978)
Lieutenant Josef Karl Peter Jacobs (1894-1978) was one of Germany's leading air aces of the First World War, with 48 enemy aircraft and observation balloon 'kills' to his credit.
Born on 15 May 1894 in the Rhineland, Jacobs' interest in aircraft technology led him to enrol in flight school at the age of 18 in 1912. Thus, when war broke out in Europe two years later he promptly signed up with the German Army's air service, receiving a posting to FEA9 for training as a military pilot.
Having duly completed his military training Jacobs served for a year as a long-range reconnaissance pilot over Allied lines until, in 1916, he was posted to Fokker Staffel West, flying (as the name implies) Fokker E IIIs (he eventually became a leading exponent of Fokker Triplanes). His first 'kill', a French Caudron, was downed in February 1916 but remained unconfirmed for lack of an independent witness.
In October 1916 Jacobs was attached to Jasta 22 at the request of its commander, Erich Honemanns, an old friend, where he initially taught as an instructor until January 1917. In June that year he assumed command of Fighter Squadron 7. After reaching 24 victories Jacobs was awarded the prestigious Pour le Merite;
With his aircraft painted black, Jacobs' remained instantly recognisable to enemy Allied airmen. His total for the war eventually reached 48 aircraft and balloons.
After the armistice Jacobs continued to serve in the Baltic against communist forces.
He died in 1978.
ACE-03P KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
Lt. Josef Jacobs
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$33
BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON, TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
TIC-26 BATTLE Of FORT CARILLON
TICONDEROGA, 8th JULY 1758
42nd REGIMENT OF FOOT,
Grenadier Standing Firing,
(1pc)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$39
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
I apologize to all those “restless natives” waiting for opponents to the Gordons’ to be released.
The first set of Mahdists will be released next month.
To wet your appetite, here is a picture of the prototypes for the upcoming Beja Warriors!... and the first of the Royal Marine Light Infantry.
Coming soon, to a dealer near you!
But for now….
SRN-04 THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
2 Figures Defending
(2pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$66
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
ACE-01 RED BARON FOKKER DR1, AVAILABLE MID JULY
TRAVEL AND SHOWS FOR 2011
JULY 2011
GERMANY, MANNHEIM , OPEN HOUSE AT ALFRED UMHEYs, SATURDAY 30th JULY,
Please contact Ralf Rothermel for further details
Telephone 49 621 75 57 22
www.rr-zinnfiguren.com
PLEASE NOTE
NO ENTRIES FOR THE FOKKER COMPETITION WERE 100% CORRECT
ALL ENTRIES WILL THEREFORE BE PLACED IN A HAT AND THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE HAT, BY RALF ROTHERMEL ON SATURDAY 30th JULY
NOVEMBER 2011
TOY SOLDIER MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2011
The fall Open House is held the day before the East Coast Toy Soldier Show in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Please contact Jim Hillestad for further details at 570 269-7227, or e-mail jimhill@ptd.net
Museum Website, www.the-toy-soldier.com
HACKENSACK TOY SOLDIER SHOW, NEW JERSEY. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th 2011
ALSAND TOY SOLDIER STAND
Please contact Sandy Feuer for further details 631 2542650
e-mail., alsand@aol.com
OPEN HOUSE AT TROOPS OF TIME MILITARY GALLERY AND SHOP
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9th 2011
Please contact Tim Tyler for further details.
866 601 8192
tim@troopsoftime.com
OPEN HOUSE AT SIERRA TOY SOLDIER COMPANY
Los Gatos November 12, 2011.
Please contact Mike Hall for further details
408 395 3000. sales@sierratoysoldier.com
DECEMBER 2011
THE TOY SOLDIER SHOW LONDON, SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2011, AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL HOTEL.
Hope you liked the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
