Readers who have enquired concerning motorcycles, V.W. Jeeps, etc. for use in WWII German armies, not to mention the Mini-Tank 8 ton 1/2 Track V.W. Schwimminwagen, etc, will probably not entirely solve their problem here. The new and exquisitely detailed "mini-tanks" seem to have been the objects of a remarkable merchandising project in which "maximum" rather than "minimum" orders were specified. Several dealers, including 'Continental Hobbies & Corr's Inc. acquired the allowed number but have probably sold out long ago. Why these "hot Items" are being hoarded or underproduced is uncertain.

Boyd models, forerunners of a sub HO scale, but close enough to come in handy, have what appears to be a post war German "Jeep" which should pass muster (Hobby House .39) along with some German trucks which have at least the virtue of not looking like Detroit issue and a pair of cyclists for .19.

Small metal models exist for many 1940-42 vehicles and may be enquired after at ALNAVCO, Continental Hobbies, and other firms.

Readers have also indicated, since Vol. I No. 5, that the Prussian Cuirassier does not exist in miniature (1866-70) epoch). Rose models (Arlington Hobbies Catalogue) lists a 54mm model, and the IR Mtd. Jager will adopt to the post breastplate model. Generally available in flats, there is (or was) a dearth of 20mm-30mm rounds. Your already overworked editor sent out written howls of protest to which Scruby has replied by announcing 1" and 30mm types.

Jack Scruby, 2044 S. Linwood, Visalia, California 93277

Branching out, almost for the pure heck of it, from his 20mm, 23mm, 1", 30mm, and 40mm wargame lines, Jack has done it again. "Done what?" you may ask. He's "invented" another scale - 60mm collectors figures. The initial series of German Napoleonics looks quite nice, and they cost relatively little for a collectors model. As to why the long standing dean of American Table Top Wargaming insists upon compulsively inventing new scales; don't ask us, ask Jack, we've been wondering for years. One suspects, however, that it is a manifestation of the rugged individualism lurking in the hobby.

S.E.G.O.M., 50 Boulevard Malesherbes 75, Paris 8, France

Naval wargamers may be interested in the series of French ships of the line from Louis XIV to Louis Phillips (The "Citizen King'.) French warships of the period, while usually outfought except under Suffren and, briefly, when Colbert was developing a strong navy for Louis XIV, were pre-eminent in design and mush preferred to homebuilt models when they could be captured in serviceable condition by the Royal Navy.

Gerhard Tobinnus, 3 Hanover Auf den Dorn 24

Herr Tobinnus has asked us to announce the following new figures: 1500 SR13 Mtd Soldier 112 Front View SR14 1/4 SR15 casualty. Foot soldier of the same period Ta2l running, Ta22 standing, 1/2 front view. 1914/18 (don't know which headgear) L1 wounded on stretcher L2 stretcher bearer. Also, for those seeking something out of the ordinary, I'Vetrienenfig- uren", 55mm (flat) of the Austrian Army in 1913 (presume dress blues with full dress shako) HF01 Standard Bearer HF02 Officer EF03 Soldier, all standing at attention, front view. Should make a nice line up at the back of the case for some of those gaudy Stadden 55's of the pre-war Austrian Staff. Also - no numbers given, Andreas Hofer with Standard, facing, and the Duke of Cambridge, mounted.

Werner Otte

This editor has a moderate range of good 30mm flats pertaining chiefly to the wars in Germany between 1849 and 1866. The Prussian Infantry offerings are shown in soft cap for the most part. No artillery and very little cavalry but some larger flats for the Hanoverian Monarchy In 1866 and a series of Prussian assault boats for 1864 round out the line nicely. Prices are reasonable but orders in German are preferred.

Karl Romund

Although most flats pertain to European subject matter, Herr Romund seems to be an Americana enthusiast. Except for a verv few Creek Warriors and some Prussian Infantry fleeing (probably in the Hanovarians brief hour of glory in 1866) the "European" types consist mainly of Highlanders, British Grenadiers, and French Infantry for the French and Indian Wars. Indlans, those of woods and plains, Wild West Indians, Buffaloes, Custer's Last Stand, Jeb Stuart's troopers and their opponents in blue are all there. Prices extremely reasonable, but the figures, while, in many cases very interesting, are probably not A1 grade by continental standards. Orders in English will be accepted but replies only in German or French. I would recommend his 20mm lines of Plains Indians for background masses in a diorama using the Command Post series of large round 30's for foreground.

Wolfgang Hafer

Herr Hafer hasn't got everything, but he happens to offer a wide selection of what he calls Syrians (they look more Assyrian, but may be Chaldeave) turned loose on a conquered city, Pirates in the Indian Ocean, etc. all the way up through the 19th Century including Napoleonics, 1866 War, 1870, horse, foot, guns -- in brief the catalogue will have to be obtained to get the full score. His prices are the highest encountered, but the figures look 1-A, i.e., top grade. No ordering data provided.

Ruthard Bunzell

Almost all Fredrickian but with many non-military 18th & 19th Century non military figures. Most thorough Fredrickian coverage to be encountered. Herr Bunzell's prices are somewhat lower than Herr Hafer's, figures also 1A, and rather more expensive than the average.

Franz Beck

Not a commercial editor, Herr Reel, has over the years commissioned a large number of molds to facilitate his hobby of diorama construction. Orders apparently in German only, and we have received no listing to date, but one is en route and we understand that some figures may he obtained from Herr Beck's wide range.

Herr Beck also informs us that he is something of a retired war-gamer, 20mm flats for land war, as well as naval wargames for which we hope to obtain his rules.

Figurines Editions Belaubre

Have added a series of charging Croats (confirming some complaints I have received after Vol I No. 4 that Croats were not primarily dragoons) and mounted standards for the Polish Army, also 1610 Period currassiers, arquebusier zufferd and dragoons, all 20MM flats.