Re: [KICKSTARTER] ARNHEM HEROES PART 2. 4th May 2024 PG.15 It's Live!

[Harry Faversham]

When this lot kicks off, will the entire rest of the range be available again?
Hope so, I need the entire collection!

[CapnJim]

Hmm.  I'll have to watch for that one...

[carlos marighela]

Thredromancy.

From Mr Hicks twitter.

The first figures for the next Arnhem Heroes Kickstarter with Empress miniatures. We will be launching in April. This Kickstarter will focus on the Poles, Recon Jeeps and RAMC Elements more updates soon.

Those look the ticket and more like what I want for Athens 1944.

[Tommy20]

So how do the Poles differ from the British troops?  I thought they were similar if not identical.

Educate me!

[M Blakey]

So how do the Poles differ from the British troops?  I thought they were similar if not identical.

Educate me!

The Poles had the exact same uniforms and equipment as the british airborne apart from their beret. This was worn polish style and is a bluey grayish colour.

[M Blakey]

More eye candy! 

Paul Hicks has said there will be a 2 inch mortar team to go with this command set.

[M Blakey]

When this lot kicks off, will the entire rest of the range be available again?
Hope so, I need the entire collection!

Paul and Christine said when i last chatted to them, they would like to add the rest into the coming kickstarter. They just need to work out how they can do this. 

[Ash]

So how do the Poles differ from the British troops?  I thought they were similar if not identical.

Educate me!

Aside from the different beret styles, the British were sculpted to look like they had been there a while; stripped down webbing, ammo in smock pockets, damaged smocks, chin straps undone etc. The Poles look to be fully kitted up; packs in place, chin straps still done up. Just landed look.

[Harry Faversham]

As I mentioned, will all the figures become available again? I need 'em all.

[M Blakey]

As I mentioned, will all the figures become available again? I need 'em all.

Hi mate it's been confirmed today that they will 

[M Blakey]

From Empress Facebook

Arnhem Heroes #2

We, Paul Hicks and Paul and Christine of Empress Miniatures are currently working on our Arnhem Heroes Kickstarter ~2.

The KS will continue with the allied drop and cover off British units and Polish.

It will be specifically British/Allied and will include some more personalities such as Johnny Frost, Maj Gen Sosabowski,  Freddie Gough’s recce unit, Lots of various JEEP’s, a 17pdr PLUS more paratroops.

Many of the paratroops will be in standard full kit so also work for other drops from D Day to Operation Varsity and beyond. They will also work for the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade , commanded by Maj Gen Sosabowski. And we will be paying homage to the 1,003 Polish men in the battle.

As some of you missed the first Arnhem Heroes KS we will also be giving you a second chance to jump on board and grab those items and deals. Best start saving!!!

So when is this going to be?

We are aiming at launching the Kickstarter in late March early April. Stay tuned into this Facebook page for updates and details as we move towards the day it goes live. As with the first Kickstarter we will constantly update you and we have learnt a lot from KS1 so hopefully we can improve even further on things.

Stay tuned – God Save the King.

[Harry Faversham]

"See you at the Bridge!"
 

[Tommy20]

Thanks all for the responses!  This answers my real question of “will these also work as additional poses for my British Platoon”.  So unless they are wearing the Polish beret, the answer should be yes!

Here’s hoping there will be some engineers included!

[Harry Faversham]

Recall reading about one of the very few Poles who crossed the Rhine. He wound up attached to either the Recce or XXI, they christened him 'Peter the Pole'. Peter carried a Bren Gun and fought a lonely fight, with men he couldn't talk to. Seem to recall he got roughed up a bit, for opening fire, during the ceasefire to get the wounded out. Sadly, I can't recall if he made it back over the river.
Might be an idea to honour him, Polish Bren Gunner in a grey beret, anyone else recall his story?
 

[M Blakey]

From Mr Hicks facebook:

The next sneaky peaky! Sten gun MkV armed Airborne. Arnhem Heroes 2nd lift April 2024. Empress Miniatures