Douglas 1914 pattern motorcycle - sneak preview

Its been a long time coming, but progress is being made with the new Tommy's War 1914 pattern Douglas motorcycle.

Production was delayed while a couple of minor amendments were made to really detail tbe bike, I felt that it was so detailed that just a couple of minor additions would make this truly spectacular (and believe me, when you see it in 'the flesh' it truly is magnificent!).

Here are some very quick preview shots, these were taken on a camera phone, so don't really do it justice, but I thought they would give an indication of where the project is.

Release date will be Saturday 7th July at the Figureworld Show, but also on the website as well. If you want to reserve on in the meantime just drop me a line at info@fireflymodels.co.uk

Its been a little while since I've had time to post on the blog, but I've recently had this new kit in to stock from a new producer in Poland called Beck Miniatures. The Berliet truck was a widely used van from World War One and through in to the start of World War Two.

This is a beautifully detailed kit, cast in 1/35 scale resin with some photo etch parts, I've had a good look at one and it really is a beauty.

Its a shame that its not 1/32 scale to go with the Tommy's War range or the Wingnuts aircraft, but that's a small point bearing in mind the detail in this kit.

I only had 5 of these in and they have been very popular already, so I'm not planning on listing them on the website, but if you would like to reserve one at £70.00 plus postage just drop me a line at info@fireflymodels.co.uk

New Zealand SAS from AC Models

I've got several of the much-anticipated New Zealand SAS crew (Afghanistan) from AC Models on order. AC only cast to order, so lead times are long, and this is a great set. If you would like to reserve one then email me at info@fireflymodels.co.uk. Delivery is anticipated for May 2012.

New Black Dog releases - April 2012

No sooner than do I get all my Black Dog stock updated they send me details of their April releases, here they all are below:

B10003 - Celtic Warrior (bust)

Another picture of the kit, it seems the bust can be posed with axe or sword:

D35017 - diorama armoured sandbag wall 3

D35018 - Destroyed humvee base

D35019 - Ruined wall base

F35048 - US soldier, Iraq (Operation Enduring Freedom)

Nice to suit some modern US MOPP uniform

F35049 - US soldier Iraq, 2

 F35050 - US soldiers, Iraq (combination set of figures 48 and 49)

T35059 - Humber Mk 1 armoured car update (for Bronco kit)

F35069 - Chaffee update set (for Bronco kit)

E35001 - Brass etch buckles and fastners

E35002 - leaves and ferns brass etch

A48009 - FW109 A8 detail set (for Hasegawa aircraft kit)

I'm expecting these all in to stock week commencing 16th April, I'll list them on the website when they arrive at www.fireflymodels.co.uk, but if you want to reserve anything please email me at: info@fireflymodels.co.uk

Black Dog stock updated

As its been a holiday here in the UK, I've used some of the time to update the stock at www.fireflymodels.co.uk for all of the Black Dog Models stock. I had noticed that I hadn't kept up with new stock coming in and some lines were showing - even though I had stock!

I've not put this right and I've got listed all the 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 vehicles, all of the 1/35, 70mm and 54mm figures and all the scenic bases.

At Firefly Models we keep the most comprehensive stock of Black Dog Models, and we'll have their April releases shortly. Combine this with the fact that we're the cheapest prices for Black Dog, then you can see why we're their number one UK stockist!

Another new supplier

I'm pleased to have just some of the range of scenic bases and accessories from Alvic Models this morning. I've carried the range for a couple of months now and these have been incredibly popular at model shows where modellers have been able to see for themselves the fantastic quality of these resin scenic bases.

Some of the range are now listed at www.fireflymodels.co.uk:

Miniatures PMC now listed

I've taken delivery this week of a series of 1/16 scale resin busts from my old friend Chris Mrosko in the United States:

These are a really great series, full of detail and nice casting.

All available to order at www.fireflymodels.co.uk

We've got the Blues

No, its not the weather tonight (although it is raining!), but I'm pleased to add the Italian figure manufacturer Blues Models, just a small selection to start with but I look forward to adding more of their range.

BM35001 - Coldstream Guard, Monte Cassino 1944, 1/35 scale

Private, 91st Regiment, Indian Mutiny, 54mm scale

 

BM54002, Lieutenant, 21st Regiment, Pretoria (First Boer War) 1881, 54mm scale

BM54004 - Bugler, American Civil War, 54mm scale

All sculpted by Nino Pizzichemi, the same sculptor who does our Tommy's War series.

All in-stock and available online at www.fireflymodels.co.uk

New Mantis Miniatures releases for April 2012

I'm pleased to say that I've had the latest Mantis Miniatures figures delivered today, two great figures and another fantastic animal set:

MM35040 - German Cossack officer, 1/35 scale

MM35041 - German Cossack, 1/35 scale

 

MM35042 - German Cossacks (1 figure each of MM35040 and 41), 1/35 scale

 

MM35042 - Animals set 10

 

I've also had a pretty comprehensive selection of back-catalogue figures from Mantis meaning that I've got plenty of stock. All up and running at www.fireflymodels.co.uk

Knight Models Marvel and Star Wars ranges

My new store at www.fireflyfantasy.co.uk seems to be going from strength to strength, and the fantasy market to be particularly strong at the moment.

I've added new figures from Knight Models to both the Star Wars and Marvel ranges including the fantastic Elektra kit in the Marvel range. We now stock almost everything from Knight Models and its a very comprehensive range - all the Star Wars and Marvel is on Firefly Fantasy and the ever-popular military series is over at Firefly Models.

To see more of the Knight Models ranges see www.fireflyfantasy.co.uk

Normandy 1944 back in stock

One of the most popular figures of 2011 was Historic Art's 70mm figure titled 'Normandy 1944', and its no wonder given that its a fantastic sculpt.

I did receive a number of these in December and they sold-out right away. I'm pleased to say that I've go four more in stock at www.fireflymodels.co.uk

A new look and a new site

Its been four years since Firefly Models launched, originally we held 20 items from Black Dog Models. We now have over 1000 lines including our own brand, Tommy's War, and have built in to one of the UK's leading sites for military modellers. 

To freshen the site we've gone for a new look, which we hope you like:

There is also a separate identity for our new fantasy website at www.fireflyfantasy.co.uk

Both sites operate from the same address, so if you want to consolidate an order from each then just let me know.

New figure from Knight Models

New from Knight Models military series is a 70mm figure of a Delta Force soldier. The figure is in a dynamic pose and the scenery is included in the set:

A great figure, really popular already, available online at www.fireflymodels.co.uk, our ebay store or at the East Midlands Model Show on Sunday 18th March