F. Fischer - composition toy soldiers company from Thuringia

F. Fischer (F.F marking) company was established in the region of Thuringia(Germany) around 1938. The company produced a limited range of 7.5 cm Wehrmacht composition soldiers. The most remarkable featur of F.F figures sculpting is the figures pedestal terrain that is simulated by a sheaf of tall grass which occupies the void between the toy soldier's legs. Some photos of  F.F soldiers from my collection.

Facing fearful odds ...

The Alpha postcard (Artist W. Stocker Shaw). Great Britain.

Lineol: A 2 cm Flak 30 and its crew

The Flak 30 (Flugzeugabwehrkanone 30) and improved Flak 38 were 20 mm anti-aircraft guns used by various German forces throughout World War II. It was not only the primary German light anti-aircraft gun, but by far the most numerously produced German artillery piece throughout the war. It was produced in a variety of models, notably the Flakvierling 38 which combined four Flak 38 autocannons onto a single carriage. This Flak 30 crew was produced by Lineol in 30s (Germany).

 

German Machine Gunner Shelter

I found recently this wooden bunker for my Elastolin machine gunner. It only suits for one person but it has an openable cover. 

Elastolin and Lineol : blinkers with headlights

These Wehrmacht signal corps soldiers (Nachrichtentruppe) - blinkers with headlights were produced by Lineol and Elastoli in 30s (Germany). These composition soldiers were produced as battery operated.

 

Lineol Feldhaubitze Nr.813 with Elastolin artillery crew

This Lineol Feldhaubitze Nr.813 was produced in late 30s in Germany (Leichte Feldhaubitze mit Fahrgestell (Spreizlafette)). It is a very good example of Lineol tinplate artillery. The haubitze is operated by Elastolin artillery crew.

 

WW2 Elastolin/Hausser howitzer

Elastolin produced not only composition soldiers but also different models of tinplate cannons. This Elastolin/Hausser Schweres Geschutz (Langrohgeschutz) roll caps shooting canoon was produced in 30s.