Good evening and welcome to a late night announcement of the latest John Jenkins releases for March.
We will have some amazing releases for March, including more woodland Indians for the Raid on St Francis, for a collector this is magnificent. Plus WWI and a preview of an upcoming additions, Plains of Abraham - French Grenadiers wearing Bearskin Caps and a serious visit to the Peninsular war. Some great releases to look forward to.
This months releases should be arriving later next week, so if you have not ordered yet, now is the time.
As always I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The British Mark V tank was an upgraded version of the Mark IV tank, deployed in 1918 and used in action in the closing months of World War I. Thanks to Walter Wilson's epicyclic gear steering system, it was the first British heavy tank that required only one man to steer it; the gearsmen needed in earlier Marks were thus released to man the armament.
The Mark V was first used in the Battle of Hamel on 4 July 1918, when 60 tanks contributed to a successful assault by Australian units on the German lines. It went on to take part in eight major offensives before the end of the War.
Canadian and American troops trained on Mk Vs in England in 1918, and the American Heavy Tank Battalion (the 301st) took part in three actions on the British Sector of the Western Front in late 1918.
During the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, 288 Mark V tanks, along with the new Whippet and Mk V*, penetrated the German lines in a foretaste of modern armoured warfare.
At the Battle of Amiens, B Company was organised into 5 sections, of 4 tanks each.
Three tanks per section were in front or alongside the first infantry wave. One tank would be in reserve.
At least one of these tanks in the front section would be a “Female” variant of the Mark V.
The “FEMALE” tank featured multiple machine guns instead of the heavier armament seen on the much more common "MALE" tanks. As such, female tanks were normally cast in an anti-infantry role.
GWB-06 -- 10th BATTALION, III CORPS, MARK V, FEMALE VERSION, J19, 9376 , Lt. Price,
(2pcs)
Retail us$218
Model Size 10 ¾”x 4 ¾” x 4 ¾”
Model Weight 1086g
Details of J19 Action taken from ,Battle History Sheets in PRO WO 95-103
J19 (Zero hour is given as 6.30 am on ) was in action for 4 hours and fired1050 rounds SAA, after action at J24d.6.1. Stared at Zero + 10 due to mechanical trouble, proceeded along Bray Corbie road catching infantry at crossroads k21b.6.9. Tank led infantry until they were held up by an MG which the tank then silenced with Mg fire, covered infantries consolidation, silencing 4 MGs whilst doing so. At infantries request moved to a ridge, left front and broke up the enemy who were trying to rally and dig in, many casualties were inflicted. The tank turned to rally and headed back under heavy shellfire, the tank was hit twice en route. 3 crew were wounded , one by shellfire 2 by MGs
GWB-22 -- 58th 2/1st LONDON DIVISION, Tommies Unloading Supplies #2
(4pcs)
Retail us$80
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
BGC-15 -- Mechanic and Accessories
(5pcs)
Retail us$62
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
The Stockbridge were a tribe of the Mohican confederacy. They were located along the rivers of New York and New Hampshire. Stockbridge men were skilled hunters and trackers.
In 1756, a company of Stockbridge Mohicans was raised under the captaincy of one of their own, plus a Mohican Lieutenant and ensign. Their orders were to busy themselves "... annoying the enemy, taking prisoners and scalps, intercepting enemy convoys, destroying their cattle, burning their barns and magazines, 5 pounds sterling to be given for any Indian or French prisoner or scalp." Their abilities caught the eye of Robert Rogers, who it is said, "took a fancy" to the Mohicans. The resulting relationship brought the Mohicans into service as a special forces company, practitioners of guerilla warfare. The Stockbridge warriors became valued members of Rogers' Rangers. Though the Stockbridge Indians had been walking the path of Calvinistic domestication for quite some time, they had apparently not lost their touch when it came to matters of war.
Rogers sent a company of Mohicans to Fort William Henry in 1756, another group accompanied him to Fort Edward. From these two bases, the Mohicans frequently set out on reconnoitering missions, from Canada to the Hudson Valley. The activities and fighting prowess of the Mohicans during the war was vital to England's success. They were everywhere; scouting, raiding, harassing, and fighting. Mohican loyalty, though sorely tested, proved constant and reliable. They remained an important and lasting component of the British Army to the end.
RR-30A -- STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS, Woodland Indians Firing Musket
(2pcs)
Retail us$80
RR-30B -- STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS, Woodland Indians Firing Musket
(2pcs)
Retail us$80
**PLEASE NOTE RR-30 comes in 2 colour schemes **
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The Regiment de Bearne saw much action under Montcalm, and was present at all major engagements of the war.
Although no longer used for their original function, grenadier companies were still part of French infantry battalions. They were still regarded as the “shock troops” who were hand picked from the biggest and strongest recruits.
At Ticonderoga, Montcalm detached the grenadiers and held them as a reserve behind the main defensive line.
There were only minor differences between the line infantry and the grenadiers. Apart from the use of a broad tipped curved sabre in place of the usual straight sword, the Grenadiers were encouraged to wear moustaches, whilst other soldiers had to be clean shaven.
As promised a set of the French Grenadiers wearing Bearskin Caps.
QF-38B -- REGIMENT de BEARN, GRENADIERS WAITING IN RESERVE
(2pcs)
Retail us$79
QF-38BN -- REGIMENT de BEARN, GRENADIERS WAITING IN RESERVE, SET#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$139
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
PORT-05W -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, Line Infantry Marching, White Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-05B -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, Line Infantry Marching, Blue Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-05N -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 4 Line Infantry Marching, Set#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
PFL-11W -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIER ADVANCING #2, White Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PFL-11B -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIER ADVANCING #2, Brown Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PFL-11N -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIERS ADVANCING, Box set#2
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
**Please note there are 3 variations of the advancing sets**
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
Please Note the following sets are now back in stock
BAGUN-01
ROT-01
ROT-01N
ROT-02
ROT-02N
Hope you enjoyed the new releases as much as I did, now on to the images.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR,1914-1918
BATTLE OF AMIENS, 6th August 1918
Knights of the Skies
We will have some amazing releases for March, including more woodland Indians for the Raid on St Francis, for a collector this is magnificent. Plus WWI and a preview of an upcoming additions, Plains of Abraham - French Grenadiers wearing Bearskin Caps and a serious visit to the Peninsular war. Some great releases to look forward to.
This months releases should be arriving later next week, so if you have not ordered yet, now is the time.
As always I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The British Mark V tank was an upgraded version of the Mark IV tank, deployed in 1918 and used in action in the closing months of World War I. Thanks to Walter Wilson's epicyclic gear steering system, it was the first British heavy tank that required only one man to steer it; the gearsmen needed in earlier Marks were thus released to man the armament.
The Mark V was first used in the Battle of Hamel on 4 July 1918, when 60 tanks contributed to a successful assault by Australian units on the German lines. It went on to take part in eight major offensives before the end of the War.
Canadian and American troops trained on Mk Vs in England in 1918, and the American Heavy Tank Battalion (the 301st) took part in three actions on the British Sector of the Western Front in late 1918.
During the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, 288 Mark V tanks, along with the new Whippet and Mk V*, penetrated the German lines in a foretaste of modern armoured warfare.
At the Battle of Amiens, B Company was organised into 5 sections, of 4 tanks each.
Three tanks per section were in front or alongside the first infantry wave. One tank would be in reserve.
At least one of these tanks in the front section would be a “Female” variant of the Mark V.
The “FEMALE” tank featured multiple machine guns instead of the heavier armament seen on the much more common "MALE" tanks. As such, female tanks were normally cast in an anti-infantry role.
GWB-06 -- 10th BATTALION, III CORPS, MARK V, FEMALE VERSION, J19, 9376 , Lt. Price,
(2pcs)
Retail us$218
Model Size 10 ¾”x 4 ¾” x 4 ¾”
Model Weight 1086g
Details of J19 Action taken from ,Battle History Sheets in PRO WO 95-103
J19 (Zero hour is given as 6.30 am on ) was in action for 4 hours and fired1050 rounds SAA, after action at J24d.6.1. Stared at Zero + 10 due to mechanical trouble, proceeded along Bray Corbie road catching infantry at crossroads k21b.6.9. Tank led infantry until they were held up by an MG which the tank then silenced with Mg fire, covered infantries consolidation, silencing 4 MGs whilst doing so. At infantries request moved to a ridge, left front and broke up the enemy who were trying to rally and dig in, many casualties were inflicted. The tank turned to rally and headed back under heavy shellfire, the tank was hit twice en route. 3 crew were wounded , one by shellfire 2 by MGs
GWB-22 -- 58th 2/1st LONDON DIVISION, Tommies Unloading Supplies #2
(4pcs)
Retail us$80
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
BGC-15 -- Mechanic and Accessories
(5pcs)
Retail us$62
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
The Stockbridge were a tribe of the Mohican confederacy. They were located along the rivers of New York and New Hampshire. Stockbridge men were skilled hunters and trackers.
In 1756, a company of Stockbridge Mohicans was raised under the captaincy of one of their own, plus a Mohican Lieutenant and ensign. Their orders were to busy themselves "... annoying the enemy, taking prisoners and scalps, intercepting enemy convoys, destroying their cattle, burning their barns and magazines, 5 pounds sterling to be given for any Indian or French prisoner or scalp." Their abilities caught the eye of Robert Rogers, who it is said, "took a fancy" to the Mohicans. The resulting relationship brought the Mohicans into service as a special forces company, practitioners of guerilla warfare. The Stockbridge warriors became valued members of Rogers' Rangers. Though the Stockbridge Indians had been walking the path of Calvinistic domestication for quite some time, they had apparently not lost their touch when it came to matters of war.
Rogers sent a company of Mohicans to Fort William Henry in 1756, another group accompanied him to Fort Edward. From these two bases, the Mohicans frequently set out on reconnoitering missions, from Canada to the Hudson Valley. The activities and fighting prowess of the Mohicans during the war was vital to England's success. They were everywhere; scouting, raiding, harassing, and fighting. Mohican loyalty, though sorely tested, proved constant and reliable. They remained an important and lasting component of the British Army to the end.
RR-30A -- STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS, Woodland Indians Firing Musket
(2pcs)
Retail us$80
RR-30B -- STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS, Woodland Indians Firing Musket
(2pcs)
Retail us$80
**PLEASE NOTE RR-30 comes in 2 colour schemes **
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The Regiment de Bearne saw much action under Montcalm, and was present at all major engagements of the war.
Although no longer used for their original function, grenadier companies were still part of French infantry battalions. They were still regarded as the “shock troops” who were hand picked from the biggest and strongest recruits.
At Ticonderoga, Montcalm detached the grenadiers and held them as a reserve behind the main defensive line.
There were only minor differences between the line infantry and the grenadiers. Apart from the use of a broad tipped curved sabre in place of the usual straight sword, the Grenadiers were encouraged to wear moustaches, whilst other soldiers had to be clean shaven.
As promised a set of the French Grenadiers wearing Bearskin Caps.
QF-38B -- REGIMENT de BEARN, GRENADIERS WAITING IN RESERVE
(2pcs)
Retail us$79
QF-38BN -- REGIMENT de BEARN, GRENADIERS WAITING IN RESERVE, SET#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$139
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
PORT-05W -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, Line Infantry Marching, White Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-05B -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, Line Infantry Marching, Blue Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-05N -- PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 4 Line Infantry Marching, Set#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
PFL-11W -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIER ADVANCING #2, White Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PFL-11B -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIER ADVANCING #2, Brown Trousers
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PFL-11N -- FRENCH LINE INFANTRY 1807, 66th Line, 3rd Company, FUSILIERS ADVANCING, Box set#2
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
**Please note there are 3 variations of the advancing sets**
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
Please Note the following sets are now back in stock
BAGUN-01
ROT-01
ROT-01N
ROT-02
ROT-02N
Hope you enjoyed the new releases as much as I did, now on to the images.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR,1914-1918
BATTLE OF AMIENS, 6th August 1918
Knights of the Skies
