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Philippe Kieffer from Mookies Miniatures

April 24, 2018, 11:33 pm
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Hi fellow resin rumblers,


Mookies Miniatures have been busy in the last year releasing items which depicted RM soldiers in the Falklands War

I reviewed the 1st release here:

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/sbs-rm-1982-from-mookies-miniatures-ltd.112316/

There has also been another FI subject release which the owner of Mookies ( our very own Richard Pearce aka Maximus37 here on PF ) announced here :

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads...0th-royal-marine-45-cdo-falklands-war.115514/

We also have a set of personalised heads from the company announced here:

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/mookies-miniatures-new-release-falklands-war-head-set.112750/

For our period on this release we are took back to the very late part of WW2 where the Free French Army was in existance and fighting hard , with leaders and personalities like the subject of this review:

Philippe Kieffer


But who was the man:

Philippe Kieffer was 40 years old when he volunteered for active military service in French Navy after it declared war on Germany in September 1940.
He requested authorization to create an all-French Cdo unit adopting the same model of training and structure as british units.

Their methods of selection typified the harshness of special forces training, and several men died as they struggled to complete the course. They become known as the ‘1st Company of Naval Rifles,’ organized into the No. 10 Inter Allied commando unit, made up of Dutch, Polish Belgian, Norwegian and Mediterranean units.

By 1944, Philippe Kieffer’s command had grown into two troops and had been integrated with Britain’s No.4 Commando as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade under Lord Lovat. It was this unit that came ashore on June 6, 1944 and provided the 176 men led by Kieffer himself

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Wearing the green beret like his men, Kieffer, recently promoted to Capitaine de Corvette (Leuitenant-Commander), personally led them off landing craft at 0731 hours. This time there would be no retreat into the sea, as they waded in under shelling that seemed to increase by the minute. In the midst of this, they heard the sound of Lord Lovat’s piper Bill Millin’s bagpipes urging more of the 1st Brigade on, but not before some 40 commando's were killed or wounded as they reached the end of Sword beach.

Counting those lost on the beach, the commandos suffered 21 dead and 93 wounded. Kieffer himself had been hit by shrapnel at the start of action but continued on as an example to his troops. He finally visited a medical facility two days later, but checked out on June 14 to rejoin his men as they continued fighting during the Normandy breakout and the race towards Paris. Here Philippe Kieffer and two of his men made history by being the first of the Free French Forces to enter the city.

After the war he continued in service in headquarters , on retiring often seen at parades with the modern army of France in particular his beloved commando's

Philippe Kieffer passed away in 1962

His awards are many


French awards
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Companion of the Order of Liberation (Award #828) by decree of 28 August 1944 *[2]
  • War Cross 1939–1945 with 7 citations (6 palms , 1 bronze star)
  • Volunteer combatant's cross
  • Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France
  • 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal with clasps "France", "Grande-Bretagne", "Libération", "Allemagne"
  • Medal of a liberated France
  • Insignia for the Military Wounded (wounded twice on 6 June 1944, evacuated on 8 June 1944)
  • Honour medal for courage and devotion (in bronze)
  • Honour medal for youth and sports (in silver)
Foreign awards
  • Member of the Order of the British Empire (UK)
  • Military Cross (UK) Received on 16 July 1944 from Field Marshal Montgomery
  • 1939–45 Star (UK)
  • France and Germany Star (UK)
  • Defence Medal (UK)

...a true hero of France in its darkest days in history


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Books on Kieffer are available as well as ones on the army her fought in, here are a few:




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Circassian Prince. The first half XIX-th Century. 90mm

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Leonidas

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Panzerkommandant der s.Pz.Abt. 503 / Ungarn 1944

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Carolus Imperator Augustus (742-814)

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Retreating Grey Army - various scales

April 25, 2018, 1:09 am
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Hi all,
Time to reduce some Grey Army troops. All are original and unstated in original boxes. Some boxes have shelf wear.
Prices shown are in USD and I accept PayPal as Friends and Family (otherwise add to cover fees). Shipping will be at cost or whatever we agree on together. If you feel pricing is out of line, feel free to make an offer. I’ll also work with buyers interested in multiple kits.
I can furnish further pictures on request.

Please contact me direct at: engeee@aol.com

NOTE: SOLD items will be removed from the listing portion below

Thank you,
Steve

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NOTE: SOLD items will be removed from the listing portion below

1.
2. DREAM CATCHER16061120mm German Soldier with flag (winter) $35
3.
4. FORT ROYAL REVIEW FR ?? 120mmFalklands Infantryman w/FN $35
5. JEFF SHIU MINIATURES JS120003 120mm German MG34 Gunner w/Greatcoat $40
6. JEFF SHIU MINIATURES JS120029 120mm SS-Scharfuhrer w/ Panzerfaust, Eastern Front 1943/44 $30
7. JEFF SHIU MINIATURES JS200003 200mm Fallschirmjager w/MG42 Ardenned 1944 (limited - no. 2/150) $120
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9. DYNASTY 50002 200mm US 82nd Airborne bust w/base $25
10. LIFE MINIATURES LM-B001 1/10 War Photographer Vietnam, 1971 $42
11. LIFE MINIATURES LM-B002 1/10 Joachim Peiper $42
12. SOLDIERS S90-14 90mm Paratrooper, 506PIR, "Easy" Co., 101st Airborne Normandy 6 June 1944 $60
13. MAURICE CORRY MINIATURES MC-BST1 200mm British WWII Infantryman with PIAT $40
14. MITCHES MILITARY MODELS 200-07 200mm Sergeant Larry Ansell Parachute Regiment Arnhem 1944 $65
15. MITCHES MILITARY MODELS 200-12 200mm Scots Guards Falklands 1982 SLR (British Soldier 70's/80's) $70
16. MITCHES MILITARY MODELS 200-B16 200mm Border Regiment British Airborne Div. WW2 Vickers Machine Gunner $45
17.
18. FOXWOOD FIGURES 1 120mm WW2 British Infantry w/spade $45
19. FOXWOOD FIGURES 2 120mm WW2 British Infantry Section Leader w/sten $45
20. OZ MODS OZFIG001 120mm Australian Bren Gunner (Pacific WWII) $40
21. OZ MODS OZFIG002 120mm Anzac in Great Coat (Middle East WWII) $40
22. DOG TAG 120mm MA2004 US Pathfinder (Vietnam) $40
23. DOG TAG 120mm MA2009 French Foreign Legion Paratrooper (Indo-China) $40
24. ALPHA IMAGE INC W12010 120mm US LRRP Vietnam $40
25. BENEITO BU-01 180mm Erich Topp Comandante del U-552, 1942 $45
26. BENEITO MV-92 54mm USMC, Vietnam 1968 $27
27. BENEITO WW-03 54mm British Soldier Burma 1944 $27
28. MICHAEL ROBERTS, LTD 54-004 54mm Private, E Company 506th PIR 101st AB, June 1944 $18
29. MODEL CELLAR MC19010 200mm "Over The Top" Captain 2/5th Bn. Gloucestrshire Regiment 61st Division 1916 $40
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31. AIRBORNE MINIATURES 52 120mm USMC Sniper Team (Modern) $75.00
32. LEGENDS & LORE LL 008 120mm Nathan Bedford Forrest $40
33. LEGENDS & LORE LL 004 120mm Lt. Gen. George S Patton Jr $40
34. LEGENDS & LORE LL 032 120mm Generaloberst Heinz Wilhelm Guderian "Father of the Blitzkrieg" $40
35. LEGENDS & LORE LL 064 120mm Field Marshall Von Paulus (Stalingrad) $40
36. YANKS MINIATURES 9723 120mm US 29th Division Soldier ay Omaha Beach 1944 $35
37. REHEAT MODELS RH001(?) 200mm Clint Eastwood "A Fistfull of Resin" $45
38. REHEAT MODELS RH145 120mm USAAF P-38 Pilot ETO 1944 $45
39. WARRIORS 16029 1/16 Knight, 13th - 14th Century #1 $37
40. WARRIORS 16034 1/16Knight of the Crusades $37
41. WARRIORS 9060 1/9 US Special Forces Sgt. Vietnam $60
42. WARRIORS 9066 1/9 SS Grenadier Sturm Abteilung 1945 $60
43. WARRIORS 16035 1/16 SS Obersturmbanfuhrer 1944, Full Evening Dress $45
44. WARRIORS 9009 1/9 Oberjager Hermann Goring Division $60
45. WARRIORS 9026 1/9 Waffen SS Panther Cupola & Commander $125
46. WARRIORS 1003 1/9 Zombardier $60 (or all 3 for $150)
47. WARRIORS 1005 1/9 Blood Warrior $60 (or all 3 for $150)
48. WARRIORS 1006 1/9 Vampire of the Confederacy $60 (or all 3 for $150)

Thank you,
Steve
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1/9 Douglas Bader in Cockpit

April 25, 2018, 1:30 am
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Hello...

RPmodels have the pleasure to announce another new... We finish today, and we are so cruise with this, that we resolve to share with you... This is a Spitifire Cockpit, and you can see Douglas Bader inside. This is a 1/9 figure...

Once again, the figure and cockpit it will be a Limited Edition of 200 pieces... We will do all the effort to lauch him in Teldford in next month, have the time its very short, but we will do our best... The cockpit it will be a Limited Edition of 200 pieces too...

This figure have a very special mean to me... It was a challenge from a big friend and VOILÁ... Its done...

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Thank you for everthing... I hope you like and enjoy...

If you need something, you can send me a email to hpereira@rpmodels.pt

With best regards
Hugo Pereira
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NEW in shop

April 25, 2018, 1:30 am
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FIRST LEGION: 75 mm French Voltigeur

April 25, 2018, 3:48 am
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Hi pF!

Official information about release of new 75 mm metal kit is here.
FL7504 French Voltigeur - Russia 1812

http://www.firstlegionltd.com/FL7504.aspx
We decided create this guy as brave Soldier not like usual ragged French during the Retreat from Russia. This guy is marodeur but he kept his positive nature even during all troubles during his way back.
A lot of details can add more pleasure for all Napoleonic collectors and painters.
Enjoy !:)

Cheers,
Constantine
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Now that's what I call customer Service - Stormtroopers

April 25, 2018, 3:45 am
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Hi Guys

I recently ordered a bust from Stuart at Stormtroopers Miniatures .......this one ..( after seeing it being painted at my club meeting )

Not only was shipping exceptionaLly quick arriving in 2 days , it was well packed in side as well

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So all exited ...I opened the box with the purchased item picture on it View attachment 310211

Inside I found this to my surprise ...View attachment 310209 View attachment 310210

Not looking very Napoleonic eh !

It is of course this...View attachment 310213


I sent the pictures to Stuart and received a very quick response ...with lots of laughter in it !!!!

He would send the correct resin on Monday but I could keep ..yes keep the Roman.....

WHAT a STAR .....

Thanks Stu ...one very happy customer

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Woodland Indian ( Allied to the british) FIW Troop54 New Release

April 25, 2018, 3:48 am
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Officer, Scots Fusilier Guards, Alma, Crimea 1854 Troop54 New release.

April 25, 2018, 5:56 am
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Lawrence of Arabia..1/12 Bust

April 25, 2018, 4:56 am
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This is my next attempt at a smaller bust,from Fer range. No assembly,just drilling and pegging to the base.The guy certainly had a gaunt look in real life. The complication in painting is the striping on the body robe,if I stick to the boxart.Also many folds to show on the head dress fabric.....
Face completed.......
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Vasilii Chapaev

April 25, 2018, 5:06 am
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New Atelier Maket

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Stormtroopers,,,the good,,,the bad & the ugly

April 25, 2018, 5:56 am
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Hi All

An odd title but something that has been bouncing about for a while now.

Some may have noticed that the shop is looking a little empty !!! Also the website is new.

I have been struggling of late to keep up with everything what with a day job, living and the fact that troop54 has taken over / blossomed of late.

Troop54 was always a gamble for me but also a new venture to pull away from my fellow manufacturers all doing the same thing. Over the last 3 years since the idea was founded it has grown steadily and now takes over most of my time. It seams this has also not gone unnoticed by other manufacturers too.

Stormtroopers was quite frankly grinding to a halt. 120mm sales just dropped off a cliff and I got bored of being told they were too dear,,,no offers etc etc etc. The same started to happen with busts. Its like driving down a road, you know whats going to happen. Sure enough it has.

Couple this with the effect of recasting and its pretty crap to be honest. Recasting not only takes sales but it changes peoples mind set. Mainly cost,,,why pay that,,,I'll wait,,it will be recast soon. Robbin sods charging that,,,If the recasters can do it why cant they. The list is endless. This just drains the life out of you and the WHY of doing it. I suppose this is the Ugly bit.

The bad....I have decided to take a hatchet to stormtroopers and bring it in line with whats possible and down to core products. The sale of the masters is already underway. I don't particularly like this but I cant keep grey armies. Moulds just don't keep and remoulding is not an option for me. The Victorias Heroes range will also be removed and reborn this year. If you want one then they will be there for a while and then deleted.

The good,,,the new website is done. This may yet change further. I have plans going forward and am devoted to keeping it going. New masters are in preparation. I will be making 1 or 2 moulds and then they will be shelved or deleted. Busts sales have slowed dramatically,,,recasters I guess,,,maybe mine are just not popular...hence a more limited run.

Victorias Heroes is to be reborn with new masters. They are being sculpted already. I bought the parts and name and thought the kits would appeal,,,sadly not, so they are being withdrawn. A decision based purely on demand.

This is very much a head and heart point...good in parts ...The ugly side of what our hobby has done and the bad which is a hard thing to do.

I thought now was the best time to do this and the future is hopefully a better one

Cheers

Stuart
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Wing it wings pilots

April 25, 2018, 5:56 am
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Marauder_1/10

April 25, 2018, 5:49 am
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Bust "Marauder", Scale 1/10, create for "Medieval Forge Miniatures"
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POTUS - a Fake...?

April 25, 2018, 5:56 am
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It has already been noticed by many investigative journalists that POTUS (The President of the United States) usually only works from Tuesday to Thursday and is otherwise absent.

However, everyone thought he would be playing golf in Mar-a-Lago ...:

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Completely fake news!

In fact, POTUS stays in the northwest of Spain (Europe), where he lives under the name Dolores Leis Antelo in the village of Cabana de Bergantinos as a vegetable peasant woman ...:

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Gorgon's cave + 15% discount (Aradia Miniatures News)

April 25, 2018, 7:46 am
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Beware of the gaze of Medusa!
Gorgon's cave for our Dante's Inferno series is finally in stock!
Use the code: MEDUSA to get 15% DISCOUNT on this new release and on all the other products in stock!
Code valid until April 29, 11:59pm CET.
http://aradiaminiatures.com/index.php?id_product=45&controller=product
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Concept: Stefano Moroni
Sculptor: Pedro Fernández Ramos
Box art: Mirko Cavalloni
Size: 75mm
High quality resin kit

Shippings start on Wednesday May 2nd.
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