The new FJ's (1 Viewer)

[Harrytheheid]

Harry, unfortunately there is a mercenary ,investment take to this on retired K/C figures. Would a standard 4 man retired patrol set ,that the market says is whatever, hold for a 4 man retired patrol set as posed by Harry or Larry? Would you take a chance on an ebay auction, that says 4 man retired patrol set original from the factory posed..take the sellers word for it.....Most of these sets would lose value almost immediately, in the face of not being sure. Michael

Michael,
Good point.
I hadn't thought of this when I posted my original suggestion for more options to tweek the look of some figurines. I don't use e-bay and I don't collect as an investment so your point never crossed my mind. Not knocking those who do collect as an investment here. Maybe I ought to consider it though cos I noticed on another dealers website that the value of some of the retired sets I have (EG. Scots Patrol) has risen since I bought them.

Cheers

 

[Pierre]

Here we have proof chaps,they did use them.Nice pic thank you.(Although i don't think he should pose with his hand on his hip like that,he may get stick from his fellow Paras)

Rob

Rob-

I wonder if the photo was taken to show that bulges were used or to show that the guy was married

Pierre.

I love K&C

 

[maddadicus]

When did the side armor and longer gun happen ,for the Stug? Michael

 

[Canadian Samurai]

When did the side armor and longer gun happen ,for the Stug? Michael

Starting in 1942 with the Stug III Ausf. F model. The one K&C just made is only the B model. The longer gun and optional side armor also continued into the StuG IV.

 

[Rob]

Rob-

I wonder if the photo was taken to show that bulges were used or to show that the guy was married

Pierre.

I love K&C

He really needs to take his hand off his hip!

 

[Jim5615]

He really needs to take his hand off his hip!

Corporal Humphries are you free?

 

[Rob]

Corporal Humphries are you free?

No one wanted to be the Bugler in the FJ's!

 

[jazzeum]

Hi Guys,

I came across this photograph during my research on the Fallschirmjager. It was taken in Crete in 1941. I thought it might be of interest to the discussion of the Bugler!

Based on our research, though it might be surprising, some Fallschirmjager did indeed carry bugles. As has been suggested a couple of times here, the main purpose of these instruments was for communication in areas where radio and other more modern means were not working or were unavailable.

Anyways, thought you guys might find the photo interesting!
Best,

Andrew,

Nice job on finding this. Thanks.

 

[Capitolron]

No one wanted to be the Bugler in the FJ's!

Or at least be alone with them

 

[Praetorian]

You’re very welcome Brad. The book the photo came from can be seen below. It has some really interesting information about the Fallschirmjager as well as other German airborne units. Great resource with some really nice photos!

Best,

 

[Halo]

Great looking figures and am looking forward to adding more next year.