Winter Panther (1 Viewer)

[erniesstudio]

Hi,This is my first time on this forum,and am wondering if someone could tell me about the winter panther ,mine has C 2000 on its nameplate .How many were produced,I live in sydney australia and have been collecting K+C for neally two years .Also is there any info on the Adolph Gallant ME109?? regards ernie.

 

[gk5717]

When you say nameplate what are you referring to? I have a winter panther & Fullyautomatic has one, we both picked them up about a year ago, which tells me they are not as rare as a winter stug or tiger.
AS for the ME109, It was one of 2 warbirds issued about 3 years ago, the other was the corsair. These seemed to hang around awhile, but now they are hard to find.
Gary

 

[jazzeum]

Ernie,

About 4 months or so ago, there was a ME 109 on ebay that didn't go for a lot, around $100 I think. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to the computer until it was too late. I think these days that would be a different story.

Good to see you here. I hope you're well.

Brad

 

[CannonFodder1971]

From a scanned version of one of Louis' K&C brochures (I think it was the 1992 'Collectors Edition') there was a page somewhere in which Andy writes that the Bf 109 was the third aircraft they made.
However, I'm not sure about that sequence either: the first Spitfire was meant to come in more than one version but it would appear that the Battle of Britain one (Glasgow) was continued for years and I've never even seen a picture of the other version, which presumably would have omitted the red of the roundels to avoid confusion with Japanese aircraft.
Sorry, I'm rambling. What you can be sure is that there was at least an intention to produce the ME109 as their third aircraft. (Douglas Bader's Hurricane was their 2nd aircraft and was definitely produced).
The more recent version of the ME109 is still around, I think there's one on Erik Meijer's Diecast International website, but I'm sure Shannon can track one down if you're interested.
By the way if anyone ever comes across the Junkers 52 I'd be tempted to buy them a real aircraft to swap for it!
Although there has been a huge surge of interest in diecast aircraft ever since the Franklin Mint bought up that excellent Italian company (and cannibalised their 'Armour Collection' from it) there is still a nostalgia for carved mahogany display models. ('All Wood Wings' are still in business). It'd be great too if K&C were to re-enter the fray but, alas, it's just too crowded in the wood and the metal markets.

 

[jazzeum]

Speaking of the mahogany aircraft, since K & C ones are so hard to find, have any of you checked out www.motionmodels.com

They're mahogany and look really good. I've been thinking about getting a Spitfire or Me 109 from them.

 

[erniesstudio]

Oops,I mean the plate under its belly has in bronze colour KING AND COUNTRY panther ausf,g tank c 2000 year of make.

 

[erniesstudio]

Ernie,

About 4 months or so ago, there was a ME 109 on ebay that didn't go for a lot, around $100 I think. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to the computer until it was too late. I think these days that would be a different story.

Good to see you here. I hope you're well.

Brad

Hi Brad ..glad your here as well..ernie

 

[erniesstudio]

Cannonfodder,I briefly heard some talk of a 22inch span wooden heinkel or junker ,I will enquire and get back with solid imfo,,regards ernie

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hello. Between 100 and 200 of the winter Panther you have were produced. The "C 2000" indicates copyright 2000, the year that panther was released. As far as the BF 109 you referenced,it was a polystone piece, one of two polystone warbirds produced, along with a corsair. Both came with matt pilot figures, one of Galland, and one of Greg "Pappy" Boeington. About 500 of each of these planes were produced. They did not sell well, and can still be obtained for between $100 and $200. The wood ME 109's Andy made, an eastern front (white) Gustav in the markings of Erich Hartmann's "green heart" squadron, a central european (mottled grey) Gustav, an Afrika Corps (Tan Mottled) Emil and a Normady (Green with Yellow Nose) Emil were produced in the early 1990's and would command around $500-$600. About the Ju52, very few were made (I have the one from the Warbirds Brochure), and Bill Moore recently sold another one for $1,800. If someone has the Heinkell He111 for sale, I would certainly be interested in purchasing it or trading something for it. Regards, Louis

 

[Fullyautomatic]

The Winter Panther is a great piece but I also like the other two editions that were done.I have yet to ever see another Ambush one.I got mine in a trade a couple of years ago.Last year at OTSN there was an original Panther(tan) that was reasonably priced without the box.Hardly ever see any WS23's on ebay or the WS25 Tiger.

 

[erniesstudio]

TO Louis Badolato,Thank you.I really appreciate that..many regards ernie..

 

[Louis Badolato]

Always a pleasure to help. As far as the other gentleman's inquiry about an Ambush Panther, there is one on display (I am not sure whether its for sale), at Classic Toys, the King & Country dealer in New York City. The number there is (212) 674-4434. Ask for Gideon. But not tomorrow, he and I will be at the Yankee game. Regards, Louis