Good morning from the San Francisco Bay Area, where the weather is super, just in time for the labor day holiday. Good news, all the August Releases are now in stock and available, so if you have not done so this is a great time to pick them up. We are running a little bit late on this month’s announcement, because for the first time in ages, I actually took a couple of days off, forgot what that was like.
This month we again have a great variety of releases, including all time favorite French and Indian Wars (Raid on St Francis), Knights of the Skies you will love the Duelists, Peninsular War and so much more, plus some things to look forward to. If you are coming to the Chicago show let us know, we hope to have these and a little more available to see at the show.
The Annual Caption Contest on John Website is now in full swing, if you have not joined in yet, now is the time. www.johnjenkinsdesigns.com look for Caption Contest #8, entries must be in by September 30, 2013.
Now on to the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The Saint-Chamond was the second French heavy tank of the First World War, with 400 manufactured from April 1917 to July 1918. Born of the commercial rivalry existing with the makers of the Schneider CA1 tank, the Saint-Chamond was an inadequate underpowered design. Its principal weakness was the "caterpillar" tracks. They were much too short in relation to the vehicle's length and heavy weight (23 tons ). Later models, however, attempted to rectify some of the tank's original flaws by installing wider and stronger track shoes, thicker frontal armor and the more effective 75mm M1897 field gun. The Saint-Chamond tanks remained engaged in various actions until the late summer of 1918, belatedly becoming more effective since combat had moved out of the trenches and onto open ground . Eventually, however, the Saint-Chamond tanks were scheduled to be entirely replaced by imported British heavy tanks.
GWF-06 SAINT-CHAMOND TANK, LATE VERSION,
(1pc)
Retail us$188
Model dimensions 10” x 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”
Model Weight 777g
Tank riders and tank crew available in early 2014
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACEBGD “The Duelists”
(2pcs)
Retail us$37
BGC-12 “The Lucky Flesh Wound”
(1pc)
Retail us$78
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
The Roth Wurzberg Infantry were mercenary troops in Austrian service.
The regiment was raised in 1757 from troops from the three existing Wurzburg infantry regiments.
ROT-02 Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment, 2 Figures At The Ready,
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
ROT-02N Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment, 4 Figures At The Ready,
(4pcs)
Retail us$138
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Captain Joseph Waite, was born in Massachusetts, and originally served with the provincial regiment. In 1757, he became a corporal in John Burks’ Company of provincial Rangers. After serving with distinction he was brought to the attention of Rogers. In April 1758, Waite had built himself enough of a reputation to be promoted to First lieutenant in Rogers own company. In 1759, He was promoted to Captain and took part in the St. Francis Raid.
Waite was to successfully lead his party back to safety from the St. Francis raid.
RR-08 Captain Joseph Waite, and Indian Scout,
(2pcs)
Retail us$82
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The 35th Regiment of Foot was active in North America during the French and Indian Wars, from 1756 until 1763.
The unit was probably best known for having served at Fort William Henry, during the siege, when the fort was overwhelmed by French forces commanded by General Montcalm.
They were also to see action at the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
QB-39 British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Marching #2
(1pc)
Retail us$42
QB-39N British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Marching, Box Set#2
(4pcs)
Retail us$138
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
Portugal were Britains oldest allies, and no Peninsular war series would be complete without a Portuguese Regiment. Most historians define “Wellington’s Army” as a British force, but usually one third to a half were actually Portuguese.
The 21st Regiment played a part in most of the major battles of the Peninsular War, and was originally raised in Valenza in February 1664. The facings were yellow with yellow collars and cuffs as well as yellow piping and turnbacks.
Portuguese infantry Regiments normally consisted of two battalions. The exception being the 21st which consisted of only the one battalion. The Portuguese battalions were made up of 5 centre companies , a grenadier and a light company. The normal strength was 770 which included all ranks.
PORT-08W PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY, White Trousers,
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-08B PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY, Blue Trousers,
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-08N PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY BOX SET
(4pc)
Retail us$136
SHIPPING NOTES
SEPTEMBER Releases will be shipped after 16th SEPTEMBER 2013.
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
The following sets will be back in stock in January 2014
QB-35
QB-35N
QB-38
QB-38N
QF-35
QF-35N
Qf-36
QF-36N
AND DON’T FORGET TO ENTER THIS YEARS CAPTION CONTEST!!
Hope you enjoy the new releases as much as I do. Look for lots of images.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR,1914-1918
This month we again have a great variety of releases, including all time favorite French and Indian Wars (Raid on St Francis), Knights of the Skies you will love the Duelists, Peninsular War and so much more, plus some things to look forward to. If you are coming to the Chicago show let us know, we hope to have these and a little more available to see at the show.
The Annual Caption Contest on John Website is now in full swing, if you have not joined in yet, now is the time. www.johnjenkinsdesigns.com look for Caption Contest #8, entries must be in by September 30, 2013.
Now on to the new releases.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
The Saint-Chamond was the second French heavy tank of the First World War, with 400 manufactured from April 1917 to July 1918. Born of the commercial rivalry existing with the makers of the Schneider CA1 tank, the Saint-Chamond was an inadequate underpowered design. Its principal weakness was the "caterpillar" tracks. They were much too short in relation to the vehicle's length and heavy weight (23 tons ). Later models, however, attempted to rectify some of the tank's original flaws by installing wider and stronger track shoes, thicker frontal armor and the more effective 75mm M1897 field gun. The Saint-Chamond tanks remained engaged in various actions until the late summer of 1918, belatedly becoming more effective since combat had moved out of the trenches and onto open ground . Eventually, however, the Saint-Chamond tanks were scheduled to be entirely replaced by imported British heavy tanks.
GWF-06 SAINT-CHAMOND TANK, LATE VERSION,
(1pc)
Retail us$188
Model dimensions 10” x 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”
Model Weight 777g
Tank riders and tank crew available in early 2014
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
ACEBGD “The Duelists”
(2pcs)
Retail us$37
BGC-12 “The Lucky Flesh Wound”
(1pc)
Retail us$78
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
The Roth Wurzberg Infantry were mercenary troops in Austrian service.
The regiment was raised in 1757 from troops from the three existing Wurzburg infantry regiments.
ROT-02 Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment, 2 Figures At The Ready,
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
ROT-02N Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment, 4 Figures At The Ready,
(4pcs)
Retail us$138
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Captain Joseph Waite, was born in Massachusetts, and originally served with the provincial regiment. In 1757, he became a corporal in John Burks’ Company of provincial Rangers. After serving with distinction he was brought to the attention of Rogers. In April 1758, Waite had built himself enough of a reputation to be promoted to First lieutenant in Rogers own company. In 1759, He was promoted to Captain and took part in the St. Francis Raid.
Waite was to successfully lead his party back to safety from the St. Francis raid.
RR-08 Captain Joseph Waite, and Indian Scout,
(2pcs)
Retail us$82
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The 35th Regiment of Foot was active in North America during the French and Indian Wars, from 1756 until 1763.
The unit was probably best known for having served at Fort William Henry, during the siege, when the fort was overwhelmed by French forces commanded by General Montcalm.
They were also to see action at the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
QB-39 British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Marching #2
(1pc)
Retail us$42
QB-39N British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Marching, Box Set#2
(4pcs)
Retail us$138
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
Portugal were Britains oldest allies, and no Peninsular war series would be complete without a Portuguese Regiment. Most historians define “Wellington’s Army” as a British force, but usually one third to a half were actually Portuguese.
The 21st Regiment played a part in most of the major battles of the Peninsular War, and was originally raised in Valenza in February 1664. The facings were yellow with yellow collars and cuffs as well as yellow piping and turnbacks.
Portuguese infantry Regiments normally consisted of two battalions. The exception being the 21st which consisted of only the one battalion. The Portuguese battalions were made up of 5 centre companies , a grenadier and a light company. The normal strength was 770 which included all ranks.
PORT-08W PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY, White Trousers,
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-08B PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY, Blue Trousers,
(1pc)
Retail us$40
PORT-08N PORTUGUESE LINE INFANTRY, 21st LINE INFANTRY REGIMENT, STANDING LINE INFANTRY BOX SET
(4pc)
Retail us$136
SHIPPING NOTES
SEPTEMBER Releases will be shipped after 16th SEPTEMBER 2013.
STOCK UPDATE ETC….
The following sets will be back in stock in January 2014
QB-35
QB-35N
QB-38
QB-38N
QF-35
QF-35N
Qf-36
QF-36N
AND DON’T FORGET TO ENTER THIS YEARS CAPTION CONTEST!!
Hope you enjoy the new releases as much as I do. Look for lots of images.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
THE GREAT WAR,1914-1918
