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The armored car that carries our money to his bank
Well, well, well, I finally have you; you old lawyer you. Why stop at just one load of money? It's not the armored car anymore, its the bank routing number and bank account number along with his (Andy's) user id and password. Yeah, electronic numbers, now that's the ticket.
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I just took another look at the Vietnam Series by Figarti (who by the way have made some other wonderful products) they just seem to have a stark
appearance.
I can imagine manufacturing military miniatures for a diverse audience must
be a daunting task.
King & Countrys venture into the Vietnam Series was an early venture and
was limited to just 6 sets (1st offering with certificates) a Huey done in Marine, and Army markings. Two different M113's (a wooden version, and a resin and metal version) each one is unique with different equiptment and really cool writing on the vehicles. And a duster in extremely limited production.
This realitivy small Series is in my opinion often overlooked by collectors, but it is some of the finest work ever released by King & Country.....again in my humble opinion. They even released a complete Firebase (done by Gordon-Andy's talented brother) this was released two ways as a two part base, and as a four part base. They are basicly the same design but each one is unique as they were hand made.
The series turns up on ocassion, and I would certainly give it a serious look I don't think you would be disappointed.
It is for this reason that I find sites like Sagers Soldiers & Miniatures so valuable. It gives you the opportunity to view just about all the sets that have been offered.....check them all out! There are many wonderful Series that have been released. Some have been wildly popular and they are spoken about every day......others are somewhat forgotten.
Go in and see for yourself, choose what you like, and join the hunt. Another delightful benefit is unlike most other Manufacters the King & Country items have increased in value over the years. This is an added benefit because should you change your mind and decide to shift your focus to another Series you will be able to do it with little damage to your financial position.
A benefit rarely shared by other manufacters.
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Cheers NIJA:
I really enjoyed the post. Do you have the "Duster"? I would love to see some pictures of those vehicles other than those posted on Uncle Bill's Wonderful Site.
Thanks,
Beaufighter
I really enjoyed the post. Do you have the "Duster"? I would love to see some pictures of those vehicles other than those posted on Uncle Bill's Wonderful Site.
Thanks,
Beaufighter
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Dear Beaufighter,
Take a look on the thread with the museum. On my firebase diorama is the M48 Duster, between the two M113 APC's.
Take a look on the thread with the museum. On my firebase diorama is the M48 Duster, between the two M113 APC's.
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Got it-Thanks!
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Perfect Brad-that is a much better close up view which is what I was really looking for-thank you.
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Njja
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Marc:
Wife and I are enjoying Provence (Watching a Good Year)
After the movie I will take a few shots of the M113's and send them to you
if you like, they are wonderful......adorned with phrases like "bomb Hanoi"...
"bomb Jane Fonda" each one unique truely my favorite items.
I do not have a duster I believe Louis and Andy have the only ones
produced.
Even the figures are unique with their various gear and messages scrawled
on their helmets, it makes an impressive display on the Firebase.
Njja
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Brad has just posted some wonderful photos of Louis Firebase, Huey, and
armoured column you can clearly see the attention to detail. It would be at
home in any Great Museum or Collection (such as Louis's).
You may note it is the two part Firebase, Louis reciently acquired a four part
base (he outlasted me) which I believe he gave to a friend.
Should you wonder why I would bid on a second it is simple.....I like items
as nice as I can find them, my intention was to pick up an additional Firebase
put together the best one possible then pass the other to another collector.
I have often done this putting together the nicest train set. It can be
difficult obtaining a single car, it is often easier to buy another entire set, put
together what you need and pass the rest along.
The important point to remember is not to make the item so expensive that it
is not practical, thus common sense must prevail.
May I say, that these items are so magnificantly done that should you have
the opportunity to add one to your collection you give it serious thought.
Njja
armoured column you can clearly see the attention to detail. It would be at
home in any Great Museum or Collection (such as Louis's).
You may note it is the two part Firebase, Louis reciently acquired a four part
base (he outlasted me) which I believe he gave to a friend.
Should you wonder why I would bid on a second it is simple.....I like items
as nice as I can find them, my intention was to pick up an additional Firebase
put together the best one possible then pass the other to another collector.
I have often done this putting together the nicest train set. It can be
difficult obtaining a single car, it is often easier to buy another entire set, put
together what you need and pass the rest along.
The important point to remember is not to make the item so expensive that it
is not practical, thus common sense must prevail.
May I say, that these items are so magnificantly done that should you have
the opportunity to add one to your collection you give it serious thought.
Njja
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OzDigger
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Well said Brad. There are traps for the unwary when it comes to most collectables, and King & Country is no exception. It's true that the two part K & C Vietnam dio that Jazzeum has shown there is well detailed. But imo the smaller six part K & C Firebase dio is not nearly as good. I would recommend that "Simpson & his Donkey" contact Louis if he desires reliable info on these early K & C products.
Here's a pic of some Figarti Vietnam figures, they don't look stark to me.
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