{"product_id":"kt005","title":"KT005 - Vickers Machine Gunner  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKT005 - Vickers Machine Gunner | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Kokoda Trail with Vickers Machine Gunner, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the 1942 fighting along the Kokoda Track in Papua, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The Kokoda campaign demanded extraordinary endurance from Australian troops in steep, wet and heavily wooded country. Infantry movement and support weapons were essential in the difficult terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVickers Machine Gunner contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weapon-related action captures a specific second in an engagement. It invites the viewer to imagine the position of an unseen target and the response of the surrounding troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a jungle track or defensive position in Papua. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngle the figure toward a common point of interest and use more stationary troops to balance the movement. A coherent line of fire can make an otherwise compact scene feel complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside Australian jungle troops and wartime support equipment. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the conditions and determination associated with Kokoda. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419492999450,"sku":"KT005","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/KT005.jpg?v=1794304352","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/kt005","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}