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wayne556517
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Dear All
Apologies for the delay but we were waiting for photographs to arrive which unfortunately did not. However with the Chicago show a hairs breath away we wanted to make a real splash with September’s releases! This month we have switched back to WW2 Germans for all of our releases but for all of those who collect something else, then hopefully October and November will offer something for you.
Thank you for all your support on the latest GW releases, it looks like we will be retiring our new WW1 Germans with gas masks in the next week or so, for those of you not ordered yet I would strongly recommend you pick these sets up whilst they are still available. At the same time our ATW Mohican Gunner and Imperial Guard serial numbers NAP003 to NAP010 are also virtually sold out, these will soon be now heading for the happy hunting grounds!
Unfortunately our Anniversary set has been delayed until October but for all you collectors we have started our 3rd anniversary celebrations early with some great releases and amazing offers for you. Pictures of the Anniversary set will appear on Facebook and our Workshop page in about a weeks time or so.
More pictures of this months releases will also feature on our website today and on Treefrog Forum, a big thank you to Dave and Wayne for their help in these departments.
SS043 Flakvierling
The Flakvierling was developed by the Wermacht in response to the increasing speeds of low flying attack aircraft being developed by other airforces. They correctly assumed that the current single barrel 20mm AA weapons in production would not have sufficient stopping power, should war break out.
By mounting 4 x 20mm guns on a quad mount with a triangular base the Flakvierling was then born. Each of the four mounted guns had a separate magazine that held 20 rounds. This meant that a maximum combined rate of fire of 1,400 rounds per minute was reduced to 800 rounds per minute for combat use, which would still require 10 magazine swaps per minute on each of the four guns. The guns could be fired in pairs (diagonally opposite) or simultaneously, in either semi-automatic or fully automatic mode. The effective vertical range was 2200 meters and it was effective against ground targets as it was against low-flying aircraft.
The gun was normally transported on a Sd. Ah. 52 trailer, and could be towed behind a variety of half tracks or trucks, such as the Opel Blitz which has also been released this month by TGM.
Our versions come in a rough field applied tri camouflage colour scheme for the Normandy scheme, a newly applied whitewash scheme for the winter version and an authentic sand colour scheme for you North African collectors. All guns rotate and elevate and our set comes with 2 figures, the second loader figure can also be removed if required.
Priced at $95 RRP with 150 of the Normandy/Winter versions being made and 120 of the Desert version available. All sets should be available mid September and with dealers shortly afterwards.
SS038 Flak Officer
Designed to accompany the Flakvierling or any other AA gun in your arsenal, our figure looks nervously upwards at the sky as the Allied airpower advances remorselessly over the Reich's empire. Given the simpler uniform paint scheme utilised we can offer this figure at $30 each, with 150 of the Normandy/Winter and 120 of the Desert scheme available mid September.
ACCPACK 003
It’s been a while since we offered an accessory pack and now seemed as good as time as any! For those of you who want some additional protection for your airfield, gun emplacement or bunker then these little beauties are just what you could be looking for! ACCPACK 003 consists of the afore mentioned Flakvierling artillery piece but with no crew figures. This will make it a very flexible piece which will hopefully feature in many dios with collectors around the world. As before all guns rotate and elevate and will enhance any diorama setting.
Priced at $39 with 100 of each version being available and with a special early war grey version also available.
SS044 Opel Blitz Truck
One of the most widely produced trucks in the German arsenal the Opel Blitz was seen on all fronts during WW2 and produced for many years afterwards in various guises. This month we offer an early war grey version and a winterised version suitable for Russia or a Battle of the Bulge diorama. Comes with a driver figure, a removable load and available in mid September.
Please note the production vehicle do not have such large door hinges fitted and the doors do not open. The finished vehicle has much smaller hinges fitted and also has a seamless fit between the door and its vehicle frame. Unfortunately our factory supplied pre-production samples for the photo shoot!
Priced at $135 each with 150 of the winter version and 125 of the grey version available whilst stocks last.
That’s all for this month, I look forward to talking with you all soon.
Kind Regards Vicki Lucas
Marketing Manager TGM
Apologies for the delay but we were waiting for photographs to arrive which unfortunately did not. However with the Chicago show a hairs breath away we wanted to make a real splash with September’s releases! This month we have switched back to WW2 Germans for all of our releases but for all of those who collect something else, then hopefully October and November will offer something for you.
Thank you for all your support on the latest GW releases, it looks like we will be retiring our new WW1 Germans with gas masks in the next week or so, for those of you not ordered yet I would strongly recommend you pick these sets up whilst they are still available. At the same time our ATW Mohican Gunner and Imperial Guard serial numbers NAP003 to NAP010 are also virtually sold out, these will soon be now heading for the happy hunting grounds!
Unfortunately our Anniversary set has been delayed until October but for all you collectors we have started our 3rd anniversary celebrations early with some great releases and amazing offers for you. Pictures of the Anniversary set will appear on Facebook and our Workshop page in about a weeks time or so.
More pictures of this months releases will also feature on our website today and on Treefrog Forum, a big thank you to Dave and Wayne for their help in these departments.
SS043 Flakvierling
The Flakvierling was developed by the Wermacht in response to the increasing speeds of low flying attack aircraft being developed by other airforces. They correctly assumed that the current single barrel 20mm AA weapons in production would not have sufficient stopping power, should war break out.
By mounting 4 x 20mm guns on a quad mount with a triangular base the Flakvierling was then born. Each of the four mounted guns had a separate magazine that held 20 rounds. This meant that a maximum combined rate of fire of 1,400 rounds per minute was reduced to 800 rounds per minute for combat use, which would still require 10 magazine swaps per minute on each of the four guns. The guns could be fired in pairs (diagonally opposite) or simultaneously, in either semi-automatic or fully automatic mode. The effective vertical range was 2200 meters and it was effective against ground targets as it was against low-flying aircraft.
The gun was normally transported on a Sd. Ah. 52 trailer, and could be towed behind a variety of half tracks or trucks, such as the Opel Blitz which has also been released this month by TGM.
Our versions come in a rough field applied tri camouflage colour scheme for the Normandy scheme, a newly applied whitewash scheme for the winter version and an authentic sand colour scheme for you North African collectors. All guns rotate and elevate and our set comes with 2 figures, the second loader figure can also be removed if required.
Priced at $95 RRP with 150 of the Normandy/Winter versions being made and 120 of the Desert version available. All sets should be available mid September and with dealers shortly afterwards.
SS038 Flak Officer
Designed to accompany the Flakvierling or any other AA gun in your arsenal, our figure looks nervously upwards at the sky as the Allied airpower advances remorselessly over the Reich's empire. Given the simpler uniform paint scheme utilised we can offer this figure at $30 each, with 150 of the Normandy/Winter and 120 of the Desert scheme available mid September.
ACCPACK 003
It’s been a while since we offered an accessory pack and now seemed as good as time as any! For those of you who want some additional protection for your airfield, gun emplacement or bunker then these little beauties are just what you could be looking for! ACCPACK 003 consists of the afore mentioned Flakvierling artillery piece but with no crew figures. This will make it a very flexible piece which will hopefully feature in many dios with collectors around the world. As before all guns rotate and elevate and will enhance any diorama setting.
Priced at $39 with 100 of each version being available and with a special early war grey version also available.
SS044 Opel Blitz Truck
One of the most widely produced trucks in the German arsenal the Opel Blitz was seen on all fronts during WW2 and produced for many years afterwards in various guises. This month we offer an early war grey version and a winterised version suitable for Russia or a Battle of the Bulge diorama. Comes with a driver figure, a removable load and available in mid September.
Please note the production vehicle do not have such large door hinges fitted and the doors do not open. The finished vehicle has much smaller hinges fitted and also has a seamless fit between the door and its vehicle frame. Unfortunately our factory supplied pre-production samples for the photo shoot!
Priced at $135 each with 150 of the winter version and 125 of the grey version available whilst stocks last.
That’s all for this month, I look forward to talking with you all soon.
Kind Regards Vicki Lucas
Marketing Manager TGM
villagehorse
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Yes thanks Wayne, hopefully you are on the mend. Grey truck for me and gun and crew, I wonder if it will sit in the back of the truck? Thanks for posting, cheers, Robin.
wayne556517
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Over the moon with all the grey releases how good are the opels,a big well done to TGM.
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I just ordered the grey Opel Blitz and 2 unmanned guns ( grey and winter)
guy{sm3}
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More great releases from TGM.
Its good to see some 'Bird Gunners' ( thats Anti-Aircraft gunners) coming out and to have the different campaigns represented it a briliant way of distribution over the WW2 battlefield.
I bet Wayne will have his order in already... more grey Germans..... I bet the old bank balance will be getting stretched this month???
Well done Tom....
John
Its good to see some 'Bird Gunners' ( thats Anti-Aircraft gunners) coming out and to have the different campaigns represented it a briliant way of distribution over the WW2 battlefield.
I bet Wayne will have his order in already... more grey Germans..... I bet the old bank balance will be getting stretched this month???
Well done Tom....
John
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Accurate/appropriate or not. Can the AA gun fit in the opel truck?
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Yes I think so, if both are the right scale it should work ( of course the base of the gun will need some small alterations) I plan to make a dio exactly with this combination
guy
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More great sets from Tom. Thanks for posting the pics.
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Congratulations TG on another very good release: good subjects, good quality, good price! Already placed my preorder for some of them!
Just like others bellow, among the settings I'm imagining, I'm also willing have a Flakvierling added to an Opel Blitz.
Just like others bellow, among the settings I'm imagining, I'm also willing have a Flakvierling added to an Opel Blitz.