What Range would you like to see in the future (1 Viewer)

[pfd119]

I would love to see John do the Alamo! But would also like to see more French and Indian War. Such as,

Fort Neccesity
The Battle of Lake George 1755
Fort William Herny 1757
Grant's Expidition to the Ohio Valley
Bushy Run

And this one just came to me! The Seminole wars!

Travis

 

[larso]

"And this one just came to me! The Seminole wars!"

I think that would work but I think he'd get more milage out of an Apache series. Their iconic 'look' and all the movies made about them would hit the spot with collectors I think.

 

[19th Light Dragoons]

Vikings would be great, being charged by Capetian Knights.

I would love to see a "Blenheim' or 'Ramillies' series.


cheers
Edward

 

[Fraxinus]

(1) FIW, New York Provincials - High Snazzy Factor. Forest Green Coat, Faced in Same Green. Buckskin Waistcoat and Breeches (Buff Color). Green gaiters or knee high black leather boots. Officers White Waistcoat and Breeches. Black Tricorne, Silver Lace. That color scheme should realy pop. Most of the other colonial militias had colors similar to the Virginia Provincials (Blue coat, Red facing) that John has already done - lace would be different patterns and colors (gold versus silver) on the various provincial regiments. Great for Ticonderoga or Raid on Saint Francis.

Pennsylvania had green coat faced in red, but later changed to Green on Green, but the Pennsylvaia troops were apparently limited to Pennsylvania and did not travel. So voting for New York.

(2) In the later half of the FIW, the Cherokee and the British fought for several years. However, the British troops were mostly Highlanders (1st Royal and 77th Regiments), so I do not see John doing another Highlander release so soon after Ticonderoga. But it wold be great setting for Indian Releases. Same reasoning applies to Bushy Run and Pontiac's Rebellion.

(3) Seminole. Like this idea. Chance the America Chippawa Troops could find a second home --- the neighbors are unlikely to realize the minor deception :rolleyes2::rolleyes2::rolleyes2:

(4) Washbash (1791).

(5) FIW, Royal Americans = 4 Battlions, so they were nearly everywhere.

Preference is for Doors # 1 and 3.

 

[Isandlwana]

I like the suggestions of some non military figures. I made a suggestion on the K&C thread about doing Scott and Amundsen sets.

Another non military set I would also welcome, although it would alienate large parts of the globe, is the 1932-33 Ashes series.

 

[jomartvr]

And now for something completely different: 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

 

[lancer]

And now for something completely different: 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

I wouldn't mind seeing a JJD Centurion from the Six Day War.:wink2: -- Al

 

[jomartvr]

I wouldn't mind seeing a JJD Centurion from the Six Day War.:wink2: -- Al

Great Idea! If we talking tanks how about an Israeli Super Sherman which was last used in the 1973 war.

 

[hsm]

Who Knew?

on the same day my package arrives with my Gandamak figures, from my Wife, I get a package from my inlaws- in there is Toy Soldier Collector, and in THAT, is an article about the Gandamak set!!

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She also set me the Andrea minatures Sean Connery figure- the man who would be king!

Time Machine Miniatures does a set of this battle. I am going to paint mine here- should be a nice momento for me- and maybe i will pick up some dirt for the bases... Neat subject, and would look great as a set!
G

 

[Fraxinus]

During the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, the French/British and American had small sloops and gunboats on Lake Champlain. In March 1757, the french burnt 3 or 4 sloops "parked" adjacent to Fort William Henry. One of these the Lord Loudoun was 30 tons and said to be able to support 16 cannon. Just prior to the siege of Fort William Henry in August 1757, the british were rushing to finish some gundolas --- rowed vessels with a single mast capable of mounting 9-pounders. After Amherst succeeded in taking Fort Carillon and Fort Frederic, he was delayed by months building ships to contend with the few ships the French still had on Lake Champlain.

The Philadelphia was a 29 ton gunboat sunk during the Revolutionary War - armed with two 9-pounders and a single 12-pounder. We know a great deal about these vessels and the Philadelphia is now part of the Smithsonian and there is an reactment vessel, Philadephia II.

The dimensions are below. The length of 53 feet would scale to 21.2 inches long and 6.1 inches at the beam - large, but I think doable. Even if half-built on stocks, I think it might make a great piece. For a completed ship, the rigging would be the pain, but only the hull about the water line might need to be sculpted. Cannon and crew would be separate.

•Length Overall: 53 feet 2 inches
•Beam: 15 feet 2 inches
•Draft: 23 inches, fully loaded
•Depth of Midship, bottom to rail 4 feet
•Displacement: 29 tons, fully loaded
•Sail Plan: Topsail and Mainsail
•Armament: One 12-pounder, two 9-pounders, eight swivel guns

Link below, see bottom photo in the link below

http://www.lcmm.org/our_fleet/philadelphia.htm

Wikki Post, photo of the actual hull (Smithsonian) can be seen here (2nd Photo on the far right):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Philadelphia_(1776)

 

[Dragoon]

I'm pretty happy with a number of series that John is doing right now, and would just like to see many more additions to what he has already started. But if he was to direct his talent and time to something new, I'd like to see him portray the Conquest of Mexico - Conquistadors vs. Aztecs.

 

[Harper (aka Spitfrnd)]

I really hope the Peninsula range continues to develop. It seems to have a very good start.

 

[ivanmoe]

I didn't read through all the responses, but I suspect that no on cited "Golden Age Naval Aviation." For you diorama aficianados, some of this stuff would be excellent subject matter:

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[lancer]

I didn't read through all the responses, but I suspect that no on cited "Golden Age Naval Aviation." For you diorama aficianados, some of this stuff would be excellent subject matter:

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One of my favorite periods/subjects. Love inter-war US naval aviation. I would love to see JJD do the yellow wing Boeings and Grummans. ^&grin^&cool -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

One of my favorite periods/subjects. Love inter-war US naval aviation. I would love to see JJD do the yellow wing Boeings and Grummans. ^&grin^&cool -- Al

Commercially speaking, this would probably work out. I don't believe that there's legitimate diorama support for these type of aircraft in any scale. I'd note also that when something along these lines, diorama-wise, is manufactured in larger-scale diecast, it get's snapped right up. For example, in 1:35, GMP did ETO and PTO dioramas for its P-40 and P-51 lines. If anything, the dioramas are more sought after today than the (magnificent) model aircraft themselves. I believe that's true because collectors can use the same figures and other items to display other aircraft types with. Oh, and I want JJD to continue to support aviation-themes. KotS seems to be doing well enough, and "Golden Age Naval Aviation" looks to be subject matter that's gone unharvested in Toy Soldier Land.

 

[Terp152]

One of my favorite periods/subjects. Love inter-war US naval aviation. I would love to see JJD do the yellow wing Boeings and Grummans. ^&grin^&cool -- Al

Like these? From Hobbymaster. Chris

 

[lancer]

Like these? From Hobbymaster. Chris

Yes indeed.^&grin I have an example of the HM yellow wing Buffalo, F3F, P-26, and the navy Boeing. They are gorgeous models and I would be in on a 1/30 scale, if done the JJD way.:wink2: -- Al

 

[ivanmoe]

They are gorgeous models and I would be in on a 1/30 scale, if done the JJD way.:wink2: -- Al

One thing that I can say, without hesitation regarding JJD models, is that the "namesake" does his research. I've looked at more than one of his models, and then went to the books thinking that some aspect of it was "incorrect." Well, fellas, he's just about always right.

I've got about two squadrons worth of HM Yellow-wings, BTW. They are nice, but under-researched and prone to repetition. For instance, someone at HM decided that potential customers would prefer their models with bombs, even if the type was a dedicated fighter. The result? Every darn one of them that has come out since has bombs attached to its wings.

I'd love to see JJ do a line of aircraft from the Golden Age, particularly those associated with the USN and don't forget the Curtiss Hawks:


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Along the way, pilot and airedale figures for them would be deeply appreciated. Many, many of the legends associated with WW2, flew these things in the inter-war period. They had names that you may be familiar with, Thach, Flatley, McCluskey, Carl, Best, Waldron, Leslie, Galer, Boyington, McCampbell and many others. Heck, even Bull Halsey got his wings flying these biplanes. In my humble opinion, their likenesses would make excellent Toy Soldiers.


I've got my USAAC yellow-wings in the "hangar" at the moment, but here are some of my USN birds in 1:72 and 1:48:


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[Terp152]

One thing that I can say, without hesitation regarding JJD models, is that the "namesake" does his research. I've looked at more than one of his models, and then went to the books thinking that some aspect of it was "incorrect." Well, fellas, he's just about always right.

I've got about two squadrons worth of HM Yellow-wings, BTW. They are nice, but under-researched and prone to repetition. For instance, someone at HM decided that potential customers would prefer their models with bombs, even if the type was a dedicated fighter. The result? Every darn one of them that has come out since has bombs attached to its wings.

I'd love to see JJ do a line of aircraft from the Golden Age, particularly those associated with the USN and don't forget the Curtiss Hawks:


View attachment 120263


Along the way, pilot and airedale figures for them would be deeply appreciated. Many, many of the legends associated with WW2, flew these things in the inter-war period. They had names that you may be familiar with, Thach, Flatley, McCluskey, Carl, Best, Waldron, Leslie, Galer, Boyington, McCampbell and many others. Heck, even Bull Halsey got his wings flying these biplanes. In my humble opinion, their likenesses would make excellent Toy Soldiers.


I've got my USAAC yellow-wings in the "hangar" at the moment, but here are some of my USN birds in 1:72 and 1:48:


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Beautiful!

 

[lancer]

Great pictures and models, Moe. I would love to see JJD take up this subject. I would also like to see HB add a 1/48 Devastator, Dauntless, and Wildcat to their series, in the pre-war color schemes. Bi-planes are my weakness, both WW1 and USN interwar. I am especially fond of the Hawks. -- Al