New Releases For September/ October 2011 (1 Viewer)
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Larry Allen
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A quality set of releases on this months schedule. {sm4}
I am down for Captain Nathan Towson. As Mike said,we "Need someone to command the artllery crews."
I'll also second the big need for British officers and personalities. I was hoping for some 1812 Indians
, British Gereral Riall {sm2} but, I will be content for this go around as I still have some catching up to do. --- Larry
I am down for Captain Nathan Towson. As Mike said,we "Need someone to command the artllery crews."
I'll also second the big need for British officers and personalities. I was hoping for some 1812 Indians
, British Gereral Riall {sm2} but, I will be content for this go around as I still have some catching up to do. --- LarryNo one have any idea on this? -- Al
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You may have to email John on that one. I'm sure he would be willing to answer. He does say this plane is "larger" than the others. Was the D.VII a larger plane than the others John has produced?
Yes, the D-VII is a bigger plane in both upper wing span and fuselage length than JJD's other aircraft. I do not have 1/30 dimensions but in 1/48 the D-VII is 1 3/8" longer in upper wing span and 1" longer in fuselage length than the triplane. The D-VII is also 1" longer in the fuselage than either the Camel or Nieuport. Odd that all three of the current JJD models are about the same fuselage length, from nose (not prop) to tip of rudder. The D-VII has the Camel by 1/4" in wingspan and the Nieuport by 5/8". The wings of the D-VII are also thicker in cross-section than the wings of the other craft. The new Fokker will be a bigger aircraft, but not hugely so. I'm real interested to see if JJD has changed materials, and why. -- Al
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Well it’s nice to finally see the Ticonderoga field works. Maybe this will motivate me to start collecting again. I miss the early days when john was only working on one or two ranges.
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Yeah I haven't been collecting much lately either but I did order the field works as I still collect FIW pieces here and there.Actually with so many different ranges now it would be easier to collect the FIW ranges but you have to wait much longer.John has released 18 42nd Highlanders but no Frenchmen yet.
Mark
I have been comparing (through the provided photos only, of course), the JJD D-7 with the KC D-7. Putting aside the JJD realistic look vs. the KC clean, unused look (choosing one over the other really is a matter of personel taste), I believe that the JJD model is the superior choice in terms of accuracy. I do have small concerns over the strut thickness on the JJD model and over the length of the landing gear support struts, which appear too long. This could be a matter of photo angle here, so will have to wait on the actual model being in my hands for final judgement. No other concerns over the JJD model. I have real concerns with the KC model. The struts are much too thick and heavy. The actual D-7 had very thin struts, especially when viewed from front or rear (as I mentioned somewhere else when discussing this). I have no view of the landing gear, thus no critique. The lower wing rear edge on the KC D-7 appears straight, which is incorrect. This rear edge should have the scalloped rear edge that the upper wing has. Odd error as this feature is obvious in any wartime photo of D-7 wings. I have concerns about the accuracy of the paint jobs on the green and red models, but this can be a very controversial subject, open to many interprutations, so I cannot say with real certainty that they are incorrect. Just say alternate wing finishs are possible. My real gripe with the KC models are the very ugly and inaccurate strut troughs used at the anchor points where the struts are attached to the wings. JJD uses a realistic method of one point attachment while KC looks to have joined the struts together and then sinks them into a trough. It is a modelling shortcut and probably also for strength, given the material. I know this sounds like I am trashing the KC model but I just believe that the JJD model is the more accurate choice. I do like the color varieties that KC chose and especially like the pilot figure choices KC is offering. Still, being rather finicky where my WW1 aircraft are concerned, JJD gets my vote. And remember, all these observations are based on only the photos I have seen here, on this forum, and my obsevations might change on certain aspects when more pictures, or the actual craft, are available. -- Al
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I think that every manufacturer plans his products testing the collector demand.
Really I believe that at last the collector appreciation brings about the success of a model according to its quality: sculpting, painting, historical accuracy, value for money etc.
I believe fine and exciting any competition among the makers but I don’t think should be done at collector expense only to cross the contender.
Carlo
Really I believe that at last the collector appreciation brings about the success of a model according to its quality: sculpting, painting, historical accuracy, value for money etc.
I believe fine and exciting any competition among the makers but I don’t think should be done at collector expense only to cross the contender.
Carlo
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I tend to prefer JJD's offerings, for their more realistic look, but cannot get over not having a pilot in the cockpit. I feel that this feature might be a plus for future K/C releases. I can only hope that John might respond with loose pilots that can be inserted in his planes, past and present. Michael
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Mike,
really I do not see John forced to chase anyone, I hope he continues to go straight on his way
really I do not see John forced to chase anyone, I hope he continues to go straight on his way
I think JJD leads the way on many fronts, but none more so than the WW1 aircraft and related figures/vehicles. JJD product is superior in both detail and appearance than the recent releases from another maker. I would, however, also like to see some sort of figures/half-figures for the cockpits of the JJD aircraft. I like the posed pilots and ground crew just fine and I believe a seated figure for the planes would just add to the appeal. As far as the current crop of posed pilots, a camera set up and photog might make a nice dio possibility. The fliers weren't particularly bashful about having their pictures taken, unless they were preparing to take off, in which case it was considered bad luck. -- Al
Will be swapping out the K&C American Revolutionary War wagon on my fort shelf for the new JJD wagon. I was never particularly fond of the K&C paint selection ----- strange orange/yellow, so I am not to displeased with the trade-out, but the K&C wagon now joins the collection of toy soldier closet clutter than may not see the sunshine again until after I die.
However, I was very much hoping for oxen. The french entrenchment looks simply wonderful. Perfect size for a display shelf while allowing expansion for additional sections. This month, it is difficult to pick the best piece of the month.
However, I was very much hoping for oxen. The french entrenchment looks simply wonderful. Perfect size for a display shelf while allowing expansion for additional sections. This month, it is difficult to pick the best piece of the month.
Larry Allen
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Sent you a PM but your box is full. I am interested in the K&C wagon to save it from a fate of {sm2}{sm2} clutter closet!!
that looks like a pretty formidable wall to assault. Having your kids next to it give it scale. Thanks for the pics
Any ideas when the September releases would be expected to arrive to dealers then customers?
Really looking forward to the new BoM Wagon!!!
Still a good number of BoM are still MIA:
(1) Pioneers/Carpenters are now on the top of wish list, axes and possibly pry bars ---- multiple release use.
(2) Sailors with Block and Tackle
(3) 44th Regular Officer
(4) Plus a guy in a Red Coat
Really looking forward to the new BoM Wagon!!!
Still a good number of BoM are still MIA:
(1) Pioneers/Carpenters are now on the top of wish list, axes and possibly pry bars ---- multiple release use.
(2) Sailors with Block and Tackle
(3) 44th Regular Officer
(4) Plus a guy in a Red Coat
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Ken
I have just read that K&C is planning an ox cart in the LoJ collection,
I wonder if these oxen may be adapted for towing the French (or British) artillery or maybe John can do better?!?!
I believe that the Supply Wagon is coming!
Carlo
I have just read that K&C is planning an ox cart in the LoJ collection,
I wonder if these oxen may be adapted for towing the French (or British) artillery or maybe John can do better?!?!
I believe that the Supply Wagon is coming!
Carlo
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Here is a picture of the oxen on the K&C set...they might work...but the cart itself is way too dated even for the FIW...
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If you watch the 1990's movie version of the Last of the Mohicans when Hawkeye first reaches the fort, there is a relatively long artillery scene. Big bold oxen can be seen dragging a french mortar into position. The K&C oxen may not have that attribute, but I will check them out. (As an un-needed side note: This wonderful scene occurs just before Colonel Monro says something incredibly dumb about mortars and I throw my popcorn at the screen).
Braddock was driving a herd of cattle with him as part of the flying column. The cattle (and the numerous packhorses) were apparently being driven through the forest just off both sides of the road with flanking parties positioned beyond the cattle. The road was for elements of the advanced guard, pioneers, wagons and elements of the rear guard. This was done to keep the column compact and prevent it from stringing out of miles.
To be honest, I can find no reference to Braddock using oxen to drag his wagons. Much of the equipment and supplies was moved by pack horses. By this point in the march, the number of wagons he did have was in the high teens or low twenties. The artillery train was still massive 4 -12 pounders, 4 - 8-inch howitzers, and 2 - 6 pounders. The 8-inch howitzers were particularly heavy and required more horses than even a 12-pounder to move (gun carriage extremely heavy, much more so than a gun of similar weight).
Oxen may be best with the RoF figures.
Braddock was driving a herd of cattle with him as part of the flying column. The cattle (and the numerous packhorses) were apparently being driven through the forest just off both sides of the road with flanking parties positioned beyond the cattle. The road was for elements of the advanced guard, pioneers, wagons and elements of the rear guard. This was done to keep the column compact and prevent it from stringing out of miles.
To be honest, I can find no reference to Braddock using oxen to drag his wagons. Much of the equipment and supplies was moved by pack horses. By this point in the march, the number of wagons he did have was in the high teens or low twenties. The artillery train was still massive 4 -12 pounders, 4 - 8-inch howitzers, and 2 - 6 pounders. The 8-inch howitzers were particularly heavy and required more horses than even a 12-pounder to move (gun carriage extremely heavy, much more so than a gun of similar weight).
Oxen may be best with the RoF figures.
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