Why "I" Collect King&Country WWII German Releases (1 Viewer)

[PanzerAce1944]

Just thought I would share amongst the community my own thoughts and personal reasons for collecting King&Country WWII releases.A little historical back ground of myself. Both Grandfathers in my family were WWII veterans.One a U.S. soldier who landed D-Day + 2 at Normandy and the other a German Wehrmacht motorcycle dispatch rider / Scout in the regular German Army. Through all of this upon discovering K&C on the internet in 2007 I became hooked on the quality of their products. With WWII being the favored period in history to collect the European Theater was the locked in favorite.There is something about the appeal of the German armed forces of WWII that is hard to shake.Their army back then was well trained and disciplined with very eye catching uniforms.While Germany did a lot of horrible things back then, many a German soldier refused to participate in such acts. The German Africa Korps were notable as gentlemen between their adversaries.
The German armored vehicles such as the Tiger, Panther, etc were fearsome opponents on the battlefield.Fear factor vehicles such as King Tigers,Elephants, and
Jadgtigers were able to scare away an opponent by simply appearing on the field of battle. weapons such as the MG 42 / Panzerfaust / Mp44 were all very effective and
cutting edge technical innovations to wage war.The Luftwaffe had the Me262 which was the worlds first jet aircraft. The captured V-1 and V-2 rockets and their scientists enabled the post war western powers to get to the moon.Luckily through Hitler's poor choices for strategy ( attacking everyone) they did not rule the world.
Through King&Country's vast range of products especially for the WWII enthusiast it is always a thrill to have release after release of new historical products appear.
Of course I have Battle of the Bulge both German's and Americans, D-Day Americans and will venture off into the RAF with the new Typhoon release there is just something about the WWII German range that is hard to shake !!!!!

 

[Sentaapua]

Panzerace, I totally understand that feeling. Me too, had both grandfathers on different sides: One was a first-lieutenant with the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (Italy, 1944/45), the other a corporal in the Wehrmacht (wounded in France in 1941, noncombatant thereafter). K&C also came to me the same way, buy chance through the internet, in 2006. Got me hooked ever since, and I only collect WWII. Its a shame I only discovered this forum late last year, but it has been a delight to be part of it, sharing so much about this hobby with so much interesting and enthusiastic people.{sm4}

 

[villagehorse]

Well have no history to draw on (my father was only a prisoner of war for three and half years with the Japanese), but for some reason I like standing armies that project powerful images like the Romans and find equally the well made German vehicles have the same effect on me and the figures simply bring these vehicles to life. Whilst I do not condone any war and certainly not the associated atrocities, the sight of a formation of vehicles on a battlefield, stirs up the passion for me to attempt to duplicate the scene and how best can one do that but in the affordable 1/30 scale. Cheers, Robin.

 

[Guy]

Well Panzerace my father( now 102 years of age) and uncles were in the war. Father fought with the Belgian army as a liaison officer with the heavy artillery. One of my uncles fought at the Albert Canal. When the Belgian army surrendered they joined the Belgian resistance ( White Brigade) and joined the Canadian army as volunteers when the city of Bruges was liberated.( The Manitoba Dragoons) When I was a little boy every family reunion ended in telling anecdotes about the war, hard times but also very intens times.I could not join into the conversation because I was born just after the war ended ( july 45) When I was 12 years old I received my first Airfix kit and that is when it all started. Later I switched from plastic kits to metal figurines and vehicles which had to be hand painted. Later I discovered K&C. Also my collection consists of> 60% German men and vehicles. The reason is obvious. The Allies had the half track, bren carrier and the Sherman so to speak but look at what the Germans threw into the war.......
guy

 

[Currahee Chris]

I collect Germans to create a target rich environment for my Americans.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Well Panzerace my father( now 102 years of age) and uncles were in the war. Father fought with the Belgian army as a liaison officer with the heavy artillery. One of my uncles fought at the Albert Canal. When the Belgian army surrendered they joined the Belgian resistance ( White Brigade) and joined the Canadian army as volunteers when the city of Bruges was liberated.( The Manitoba Dragoons) When I was a little boy every family reunion ended in telling anecdotes about the war, hard times but also very intens times.I could not join into the conversation because I was born just after the war ended ( july 45) When I was 12 years old I received my first Airfix kit and that is when it all started. Later I switched from plastic kits to metal figurines and vehicles which had to be hand painted. Later I discovered K&C. Also my collection consists of> 60% German men and vehicles. The reason is obvious. The Allies had the half track, bren carrier and the Sherman so to speak but look at what the Germans threw into the war.......
guy

Guy, That is the whole point right there.Collectors do not have to emulate the German idealology during WWII, But their "Equipment" was quite exceptional !
Having King&Country produce item after item of exceptional products on a regular basis based on the Germany's armaments is a great thing to look forward to each and every month ! :smile2:

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

I collect Germans to create a target rich environment for my Americans.

Hahaha....great post! {sm4} My sentiments exactly but add Commonwealth where you just have American. My collection is historically inaccurate as my Germans still outnumber the Allies but quite a margin. {eek3}

 

[jazzeum]

I collect Germans to create a target rich environment for my Americans.

Hahaha....great post! {sm4} My sentiments exactly but add Commonwealth where you just have American. My collection is historically inaccurate as my Germans still outnumber the Allies but quite a margin. {eek3}

Indeed, you need someone to shoot at!

 

[Sentaapua]

Indeed, you need someone to shoot at!

There you go! That's why I too need so many germans for! And all those cool AFV...^&grin

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Hahaha....great post! {sm4} My sentiments exactly but add Commonwealth where you just have American. My collection is historically inaccurate as my Germans still outnumber the Allies but quite a margin. {eek3}

My German's need something to shoot at..... "Russians" {sm3}

 

[Currahee Chris]

There you go! That's why I too need so many germans for! And all those cool AFV...^&grin

I can think of several things I'd rather spend my time in Brazil looking at than German AFVs!! {sm4}{sm4}

 

[Sentaapua]

My German's need something to shoot at..... "Russians" {sm3}

Yes, more russians...and Barbarossa's 70th anniversary is a few days ahead! What a great occasion for K&C surprise us all will some new russian sets!^&grin

 

[chucky17]

Just thought I would share amongst the community my own thoughts and personal reasons for collecting King&Country WWII releases.A little historical back ground of myself. Both Grandfathers in my family were WWII veterans.One a U.S. soldier who landed D-Day + 2 at Normandy and the other a German Wehrmacht motorcycle dispatch rider / Scout in the regular German Army. Through all of this upon discovering K&C on the internet in 2007 I became hooked on the quality of their products. With WWII being the favored period in history to collect the European Theater was the locked in favorite.There is something about the appeal of the German armed forces of WWII that is hard to shake.Their army back then was well trained and disciplined with very eye catching uniforms.While Germany did a lot of horrible things back then, many a German soldier refused to participate in such acts. The German Africa Korps were notable as gentlemen between their adversaries.
The German armored vehicles such as the Tiger, Panther, etc were fearsome opponents on the battlefield.Fear factor vehicles such as King Tigers,Elephants, and
Jadgtigers were able to scare away an opponent by simply appearing on the field of battle. weapons such as the MG 42 / Panzerfaust / Mp44 were all very effective and
cutting edge technical innovations to wage war.The Luftwaffe had the Me262 which was the worlds first jet aircraft. The captured V-1 and V-2 rockets and their scientists enabled the post war western powers to get to the moon.Luckily through Hitler's poor choices for strategy ( attacking everyone) they did not rule the world.
Through King&Country's vast range of products especially for the WWII enthusiast it is always a thrill to have release after release of new historical products appear.
Of course I have Battle of the Bulge both German's and Americans, D-Day Americans and will venture off into the RAF with the new Typhoon release there is just something about the WWII German range that is hard to shake !!!!!

great post! i collect german stuff too. But i would like to see some russian stuff come out. The only K&C items i would not buy are the 1938 series, Its just something about it. Yes its historical just not my cup of tea.

 

[Sentaapua]

I can think of several things I'd rather spend my time in Brazil looking at than German AFVs!! {sm4}{sm4}

Chris, guess you've been arround, you are absolutley right! I'm always checking Brazilian AFV's*. And since I'm here its pretty easy to go beyond looking...^&grin

(*Absolutley Foxy V..)

 

[Currahee Chris]

Chris, guess you've been arround, you are absolutley right! I'm always checking Brazilian AFV's*. And since I'm here its pretty easy to go beyond looking...^&grin

(*Absolutley Foxy V..)

Hey now.....{sm4}{sm4}

This is a good thread- lot's of people coming forward with some incredibly interesting backgrounds- Brazilian Expeditionary Force, etc- never knew there was such a thing. Well done fellas!!

 

[Panzer Meyer]

Just thought I would share amongst the community my own thoughts and personal reasons for collecting King&Country WWII releases.A little historical back ground of myself. Both Grandfathers in my family were WWII veterans.One a U.S. soldier who landed D-Day + 2 at Normandy and the other a German Wehrmacht motorcycle dispatch rider / Scout in the regular German Army. Through all of this upon discovering K&C on the internet in 2007 I became hooked on the quality of their products. With WWII being the favored period in history to collect the European Theater was the locked in favorite.There is something about the appeal of the German armed forces of WWII that is hard to shake.Their army back then was well trained and disciplined with very eye catching uniforms.While Germany did a lot of horrible things back then, many a German soldier refused to participate in such acts. The German Africa Korps were notable as gentlemen between their adversaries.
The German armored vehicles such as the Tiger, Panther, etc were fearsome opponents on the battlefield.Fear factor vehicles such as King Tigers,Elephants, and
Jadgtigers were able to scare away an opponent by simply appearing on the field of battle. weapons such as the MG 42 / Panzerfaust / Mp44 were all very effective and
cutting edge technical innovations to wage war.The Luftwaffe had the Me262 which was the worlds first jet aircraft. The captured V-1 and V-2 rockets and their scientists enabled the post war western powers to get to the moon.Luckily through Hitler's poor choices for strategy ( attacking everyone) they did not rule the world.
Through King&Country's vast range of products especially for the WWII enthusiast it is always a thrill to have release after release of new historical products appear.
Of course I have Battle of the Bulge both German's and Americans, D-Day Americans and will venture off into the RAF with the new Typhoon release there is just something about the WWII German range that is hard to shake !!!!!

You could not of said it better great Quote !{sm4}

 

[PanzerAce1944]

I guess this thread and the current release of the new Collector Quarterly coincide very nicely.Since I collect the K&C quarterlies with a passion the new issue is a must have on my list !!!