King & Country is releasing a Schwimmwagen, WS109, in early September 2008. This model includes the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen and two grenadiers. One of which happens to be relieving himself as, "Nature Calls". This piece will make an excellent addition to any WWII Waffen SS military miniature diorama. This piece is 1:30 (60mm) in scale and will cost $109.00 USD. You can purchase one today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.
The Schwimmwagen was a creation of Volkswagen to create a swimming car that could cross rivers and small lakes without assistance. The vehicle has a tub body with a propeller on the back of the automobile. Each Schwimmwagen was limited to one gear and was designed to ride a little higher to allow for easy off-road travel. When in the water, the Schwimmwagen could only maneuver forward, as the propeller did not operate in the reverse direction. In order to allow troops to move in reverse, often simple paddles were used, or the car could be put in reverse drive and the motion of the tires could cause a slow backward drift in calm waters. Between 1941 and 1944, roughly 15,584 Schwimmwagens were produced.
Other Waffen SS pieces released by King & Country in early September include:
Sd.kfz.250/1 Leichter Schutzenpanzer wagen - WS121 ($159.00)
Advancing on the Enemy - WS122 ($93.00)
"Machine Gun Team Forward!" - WS123 ($62.00)
Flame Thrower Set - WS124 ($62.00)
Also coming in September are a new set of Medieval pieces by King & Country, available for pre-order today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com
Pieces retired by King & Country in August 2008:
- Check-Point - AK017
- "Jes' Make Sure He's Dead!" - BBA013
- Mine Laying Surprise - BBA014
- Helping a Buddy - BBA017
- Paratroops - DD056
- Reach For The Sky! - DD074
- The Mine Sweepers - EA013
- Desert Vickers - EA016
- Surrendering Senegalese A - FOB035
- Surrendering Senegalese B - FOB036
- Winter Sledge - WS084
- The Fuhrer's Last Fighter - WS100
- Sd. kfz.252 Transporter - WS101
All these pieces are available today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. We also have a large number of other retired pieces by King & Country.
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