Good morning from Chilly California, where we are pleased to bring you the latest Jenkins releases. You are in for a surprise this month. I have been waiting for a new series to be announced, and he wouldn’t tell me what it was, so I was very surprised this morning, I think you will be as well. So here is a little Mini Series to get your teeth into.
Plus we have more great additions for Monongahela, Plains of Abraham, Jacobites, Sudan and the Collectors Club. Not bad for a Thursday Morning.
We should have the new releases up on the web site www.sierratoysoldier.com later this morning.
As always hope you like the new releases as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
THE CONDOR LEGION
THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
The Condor Legion was the expeditionary force of soldiers and airmen sent by Hitler to aid Franco’s Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War.
The Germans used the war as an opportunity to develop equipment and tactics, and their force included not only instructors, but also combat units of artillery, aircraft, and tanks.
These units tested guns, planes and tanks, and perfected techniques that were used in the 1940 Blitzkreig.
Many of the officers prominent in the early campaigns of WW2 won their first successes in Spain.
In October 1936, 2 German ships arrived in Spain loaded with a Panzer 1 Company, and all the services and personnel to establish Franco’s army’s first armoured unit. The so called PANZER-GRUPPE DROHNE.
Oberstleutnant Willhelm Ritter Von Thoma was to command the contingent
COND-01 THE CONDOR LEGION
PzKpfw 1A
(2pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$138
Two versions of the Panzerkampfwagen 1 were shipped to Spain, the A and B.
The design was pioneered by Krupp in the early 1930’s.
The PzKpfw 1 A had a two man crew, and was armed with two 7.92mm MG13s.
Battle experience in the SCW indicated that the Pzkpfw had several weaknesses. Its 0.5inch armour offered little protection against even the smallest anti-tank guns possessed by the Republicans. Its weapons were also far to lightweight to take on enemy tanks and the vehicle lacked the endurance to participate in prolonged action, often leaving the 2 man crew working in its cramped condition quickly exhausted.
These invaluable practical lessons added impetus to new tank designs, although the Pzkpfw 1 itself continued to see service in Poland and France during 1939 and 1940.
Figures will be sold separately, and will be usable with several different models.
15% of the initial production run, will contain Pzkpfw1 A with numbers “423”
These will be distributed randomly. There is no indication as to which number is in the box.
Tank Model Weight 153g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 2 3/4” x 5 1/4” x 2 1/2”
MATERIALS Mixed Media, includes Polystone, resin and metal
This is a new Mini Series, which will concentrate mainly on the equipment used by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War.
There will be more pieces available to see at the upcoming Chicago show.
A MUST-HAVE! For the serious WW2 Collector
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
ALSO SUITABLE FOR “RETURN TO MONONGAHELA” SERIES.
The first of several new sets of French Marines, in Campaign dress. There have been many requests for more French troops for “Braddocks Defeat”, and these will be perfect additions for those collecting the Monongahela series.
QFM-05
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM,
13th September 1759,
French Marines in Campaign Dress, Advancing
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
BJ-09
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
4th Regiment of Foot (Barrell’s)
British Officer with Kings’ Colours
1 Figure (2pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$52
Please Note** this Flag is made in METAL
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
The Naval Brigade was a generic term used to define a body of Seamen, and Royal Marines, drawn from their ships and landed for active service under the orders of an army commander. Numbers were immaterial and it did not relate to an army Brigade. Often it would not even be of battalion strength.
Generally the armament of the Naval Brigade was made up of what was available from the parent ships, from where the Brigade was drawn.
The Gatling gun or its variants was the main weapon of the Naval Brigade in Egypt and the Sudan.
SRN-01
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
GATLING GUN CREW (3pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$86
Please note, this set does not include Gun
The original Gatling gun was a field weapon, which used multiple rotating barrels turned by a hand crank, and firing loose (no links or belt) metal cartridge ammunition using a gravity feed system from a hopper. The Gatling gun's innovation lay neither in the rotating mechanism, nor the use of multiple barrels to limit overheating ,rather, the innovation was the gravity feed reloading mechanism, which allowed unskilled operators to achieve a relatively high rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute.
SRNGUN-01
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
GATLING GUN (3pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$39
GDH-03
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Figures With Flesh-wounds (4pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2009-2010
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#4
STATUS –LIMITED EDITION 381
IN PRODUCTION
ESTIMATED DELIVERY SEPTEMBER 2010
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#5
STATUS – PREORDER PERIOD 10th AUGUST-31st AUGUST
Captain Henry Pringle was one of two volunteer officers from the 27th Regiment of foot, who accompanied the Rangers on the snowshoes scout. He was to survive the battle and his journals provide a vivid account of his retreat and capture.
In the general confusion of the retreat Captain Pringle was left behind, he managed to avoid capture but became lost for six days , before surrendering to the French at Fort Carillon.
Pringle was later to reach the rank of Major-General in the British army.
Ensign Andrew Ross, was Scottish volunteer from the 42nd Black Watch Regiment. He had been recommended to Rogers in January 10th 1758 for the rank of Ensign in a new company of Rangers, which was commanded by William Stark.
During the march northwards, it was reported that Ross led a flank guard covering the west flank of the main party.
He was to die during the battle on Snowshoes.
JJCLUB-SET#5
Battle On Snowshoes 1758
2 British Officers
Ensign Andrew Ross, and Captain Henry Pringle
(2pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$70
Hope you are looking forward to this new release as much as I am.
Bye for now.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
Plus we have more great additions for Monongahela, Plains of Abraham, Jacobites, Sudan and the Collectors Club. Not bad for a Thursday Morning.
We should have the new releases up on the web site www.sierratoysoldier.com later this morning.
As always hope you like the new releases as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
THE CONDOR LEGION
THE WEHRMACHT’S TRAINING GROUND
The Condor Legion was the expeditionary force of soldiers and airmen sent by Hitler to aid Franco’s Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War.
The Germans used the war as an opportunity to develop equipment and tactics, and their force included not only instructors, but also combat units of artillery, aircraft, and tanks.
These units tested guns, planes and tanks, and perfected techniques that were used in the 1940 Blitzkreig.
Many of the officers prominent in the early campaigns of WW2 won their first successes in Spain.
In October 1936, 2 German ships arrived in Spain loaded with a Panzer 1 Company, and all the services and personnel to establish Franco’s army’s first armoured unit. The so called PANZER-GRUPPE DROHNE.
Oberstleutnant Willhelm Ritter Von Thoma was to command the contingent
COND-01 THE CONDOR LEGION
PzKpfw 1A
(2pcs)
NOT LIMITED
Retail us$138
Two versions of the Panzerkampfwagen 1 were shipped to Spain, the A and B.
The design was pioneered by Krupp in the early 1930’s.
The PzKpfw 1 A had a two man crew, and was armed with two 7.92mm MG13s.
Battle experience in the SCW indicated that the Pzkpfw had several weaknesses. Its 0.5inch armour offered little protection against even the smallest anti-tank guns possessed by the Republicans. Its weapons were also far to lightweight to take on enemy tanks and the vehicle lacked the endurance to participate in prolonged action, often leaving the 2 man crew working in its cramped condition quickly exhausted.
These invaluable practical lessons added impetus to new tank designs, although the Pzkpfw 1 itself continued to see service in Poland and France during 1939 and 1940.
Figures will be sold separately, and will be usable with several different models.
15% of the initial production run, will contain Pzkpfw1 A with numbers “423”
These will be distributed randomly. There is no indication as to which number is in the box.
Tank Model Weight 153g
SCALE 1/30
MODEL DIMENSIONS approx 2 3/4” x 5 1/4” x 2 1/2”
MATERIALS Mixed Media, includes Polystone, resin and metal
This is a new Mini Series, which will concentrate mainly on the equipment used by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War.
There will be more pieces available to see at the upcoming Chicago show.
A MUST-HAVE! For the serious WW2 Collector
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
ALSO SUITABLE FOR “RETURN TO MONONGAHELA” SERIES.
The first of several new sets of French Marines, in Campaign dress. There have been many requests for more French troops for “Braddocks Defeat”, and these will be perfect additions for those collecting the Monongahela series.
QFM-05
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM,
13th September 1759,
French Marines in Campaign Dress, Advancing
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
BJ-09
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
4th Regiment of Foot (Barrell’s)
British Officer with Kings’ Colours
1 Figure (2pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$52
Please Note** this Flag is made in METAL
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
The Naval Brigade was a generic term used to define a body of Seamen, and Royal Marines, drawn from their ships and landed for active service under the orders of an army commander. Numbers were immaterial and it did not relate to an army Brigade. Often it would not even be of battalion strength.
Generally the armament of the Naval Brigade was made up of what was available from the parent ships, from where the Brigade was drawn.
The Gatling gun or its variants was the main weapon of the Naval Brigade in Egypt and the Sudan.
SRN-01
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
GATLING GUN CREW (3pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$86
Please note, this set does not include Gun
The original Gatling gun was a field weapon, which used multiple rotating barrels turned by a hand crank, and firing loose (no links or belt) metal cartridge ammunition using a gravity feed system from a hopper. The Gatling gun's innovation lay neither in the rotating mechanism, nor the use of multiple barrels to limit overheating ,rather, the innovation was the gravity feed reloading mechanism, which allowed unskilled operators to achieve a relatively high rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute.
SRNGUN-01
THE FIRSTSUDAN WAR 1884-1885
BRITISH NAVAL BRIGADE
GATLING GUN (3pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$39
GDH-03
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
GORDON HIGHLANDERS
2 Figures With Flesh-wounds (4pcs)
NOT Limited Edition
Retail us$62
These Figures are not “fully equipped”….. under the kilt
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2009-2010
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#4
STATUS –LIMITED EDITION 381
IN PRODUCTION
ESTIMATED DELIVERY SEPTEMBER 2010
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#5
STATUS – PREORDER PERIOD 10th AUGUST-31st AUGUST
Captain Henry Pringle was one of two volunteer officers from the 27th Regiment of foot, who accompanied the Rangers on the snowshoes scout. He was to survive the battle and his journals provide a vivid account of his retreat and capture.
In the general confusion of the retreat Captain Pringle was left behind, he managed to avoid capture but became lost for six days , before surrendering to the French at Fort Carillon.
Pringle was later to reach the rank of Major-General in the British army.
Ensign Andrew Ross, was Scottish volunteer from the 42nd Black Watch Regiment. He had been recommended to Rogers in January 10th 1758 for the rank of Ensign in a new company of Rangers, which was commanded by William Stark.
During the march northwards, it was reported that Ross led a flank guard covering the west flank of the main party.
He was to die during the battle on Snowshoes.
JJCLUB-SET#5
Battle On Snowshoes 1758
2 British Officers
Ensign Andrew Ross, and Captain Henry Pringle
(2pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$70
Hope you are looking forward to this new release as much as I am.
Bye for now.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
Should be big with the WWII collector looking for something new and different.
