SHERMANS… Tanks-a-lot! (1 Viewer)

[King & Country]

Hi Guys,

Saw some recent posts about my favourite tank… the good old M4 SHERMAN.

Like many of you I am a big fan. Over the years the Sherman has played (and continues to play) an important part in the K&C story… All the way back to the early 1990’s…

Some of you may have seen the very first Sherman we ever produced. It was an all-wood one, hand-carved in China which may look a wee bit crude now but totally “bowled” me over at the time… And we only made one, which still resides in a place of honour at K&C Head Quarters in Hong Kong. The Military Police figure alongside was one of the very first WW2 pieces we produced for Del Prado back in year 2000.

Next up is the Desert “JUMBO” as most of you know these particular Shermans never served with the 8th. Army in North Africa… nor, I think, with any British unit. However this little model was made in Vietnam in or around 2002…

We sent a sample down there to see if they could duplicate what China was making for us at the time… They could but not quite as good or at the same price. When the sample came back I “repainted” it in “desert” camo for a little shop display in HK.

Finally, photo 3… a collection of assorted K&C Shermans over the years… You can see a couple of “Philippine”—made M4’s in the front row as well as our “movie” Easy Eight… the hull is from an Israeli “Isherman” while the turret is from an M4A4 76mm gun tank.

Most of the others most of you will recognize. There’s still plenty of Shermans for K&C to do… including a Firefly. Congrats to Rick on a beautiful new one… I look forward to our own.

Anyway… over and out… best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.

 

[Rob]

Great collection,i look forward to the Firefly!.

Rob

 

[cantinetozzo]

Mmm new Afrika Korps?if not what set are they?

 

[cantinetozzo]

Sorry they are the Tunisian Tiger figures..i didn't remember them...

 

[arnhem44mad]

I think a Deseert Sherman would go nicely

I don't even collect sdesert sets, however I think that that would go splendid!

I also think a Polish Sherman would go well with the D-Day range!

 

[Saber]

Great collection,i look forward to the Firefly!.

Rob

Now that we have a Cromwell a Firefly can't be far behind...right? Great collection of M4's, only wish I had gotten into WWII early enough to collect more of them.

 

[Rob]

Now that we have a Cromwell a Firefly can't be far behind...right? Great collection of M4's, only wish I had gotten into WWII early enough to collect more of them.

Well of course i'd like to have some of the earlier ones,but the quality of todays K&C releases just gets better and better so its a good time to be collecting.Yes the older versions are very valuable,but todays are spot on in realism,go get em!!

Rob

 

[Saber]

.Yes the older versions are very valuable,but todays are spot on in realism,go get em!!

Rob

So you'll be texting me your credit card number? With the exception of the damaged winter Sherman I've got all the current issues...even a few multiples and you are spot on about the realism. This hobby just keeps getting better and better. Kudos to all the manufactures who just keep giving us more and more great options in style, range, and quality to chose from.

 

[Rob]

So you'll be texting me your credit card number? With the exception of the damaged winter Sherman I've got all the current issues...even a few multiples and you are spot on about the realism. This hobby just keeps getting better and better. Kudos to all the manufactures who just keep giving us more and more great options in style, range, and quality to chose from.

Ah! Did i offer that?!

Rob

 

[Saber]

Why, yes you did....don't you remember? . Really...you've got to stay focused on what's important...funding my obsessive toy soldier collecting habit! BTW, have you pre-ordered that new Cromwell? It looks like a great piece.

Saber

 

[Rob]

Why, yes you did....don't you remember? . Really...you've got to stay focused on what's important...funding my obsessive toy soldier collecting habit! BTW, have you pre-ordered that new Cromwell? It looks like a great piece.

Saber

Must be my age!.

Not ordered it yet as i want the D Day figures first,but its a must have.

Rob

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

What a terrific collection of Shermans. I'm happy to say I've got a few and yes the realism and attention to detail has markedly improved over time. I look forward to more and especially a K&C Firefly! WWII allied armour is always interesting and I'm glad K&C occasionally ventures into more obscure pieces to add depth to our collections. ( ex. that terrific Cromwell ). Like Andy said there are still lots more Allied tanks/vehicles to produce and I eargerly await them all.

Cheers
Keep up the great work K&C

 

[Saber]

Must be my age!.

Not ordered it yet as i want the D Day figures first,but its a must have.

Rob

I'm torn on the LCA piece. I just know if I get one I'll end up trying to get enough of them to land a battalion!

 

[VanguardFC007]

I'm torn on the LCA piece. I just know if I get one I'll end up trying to get enough of them to land a battalion!

That would be quite the sight to see.

 

[Rob]

I'm torn on the LCA piece. I just know if I get one I'll end up trying to get enough of them to land a battalion!

Get one mate,they are so good!

Rob

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I'm torn on the LCA piece. I just know if I get one I'll end up trying to get enough of them to land a battalion!

You will regret not getting it once it is sold out. I was hesitant, but they look so good in person, even better than the photos.

Terry

 

[johngambale]

Hello! Could someone Post a Photo of the 8th Army M4A1 Sherman, with Sideskirts and Gear hanging? My Computer is Down at the Moment! Thanks, John Gambale! This way Andy could get a Good Look at what we mean by a Desert Sherman Tank!; Also, Include a M-7 8th Army priest Photo! CIAO!

 

[Wraith]

Hello! Could someone Post a Photo of the 8th Army M4A1 Sherman, with Sideskirts and Gear hanging? My Computer is Down at the Moment! Thanks, John Gambale! This way Andy could get a Good Look at what we mean by a Desert Sherman Tank!; Also, Include a M-7 8th Army priest Photo! CIAO!

To be fair John, I suspect Andy has a pretty good idea what they look like.

 

[noli-poli]

Hello! Could someone Post a Photo of the 8th Army M4A1 Sherman, with Sideskirts and Gear hanging? My Computer is Down at the Moment! Thanks, John Gambale! This way Andy could get a Good Look at what we mean by a Desert Sherman Tank!; Also, Include a M-7 8th Army priest Photo! CIAO!

Here you go John.

 

[johngambale]

Thanks Noli-Poli! NOW, what about a (Desert )Priest M-7?