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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Arundel on May 13, 2018, 05:12:29 PM
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Hi All,
I'm currently feeling the tug of doing a small Zulu War project in 28mm. One of the things I'd most like to do is the famous defense at Rorke's Drift. Are there any options besides those offered by Warlord (which seem a little expensive - and fiddly to assemble)?
Some would simply go ahead and build it themselves but this definitely isn't my skill set. Are there any other options? Rather surprised I'm not seeing much!
Thank you for any help!
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Redoubt Enterprises do both main buildings, I believe. If you don't like the price of the Warlord ones these will make you have a conniption fit, but I don't think they require assembly. Can't speak to how nice they are, as I don't own them.
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The Redoubt set is a nice one - probably best seen in action over at the ‘Wargaming with Silver Whistle’ blog. But I’d still use the Warlord mealie bag and wagon barricades with them.
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Just looked at the Redoubt offerings. Those are lovely, and the price doesn't bother me too much. I suppose it's the assembly that was giving me pause. Thanks very much for the tip!
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I certainly think the Warlord deal is better and dead easy to build....
(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/ZULU%20TMWWBK/DSC_1175_zpsgg4qaygs.jpg)
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Hmmm, dead easy you say? I was worried it wouldn't be. Right then, keeping options open. Your set-up looks marvelous, by the way - hugely inspiring!
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thank you
the warlord one is only MDF and very easy to paint...
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Could always make your own...I think Matakishi's site had step by step construction plans for his own versions of the buildings.
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Could always make your own...I think Matakishi's site had step by step construction plans for his own versions of the buildings.
Yup. 1/2" Foam board, tacky glue, acrylic paint, exact and spackle is all you need. When I built a 28mm one for a friend, I used coconut fiber sheets for thatched roof
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There is also a paper model option
https://www.paperterrain.com/zulu-war/rorkes-drift-1
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Great tips, all, thank you. Now I'm leaning to the Warlord version... lol
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I would personally go for the Warlord I love I know it's only MDF, but they are great set of buildings, especially with all the other stuff like the mealie bags etc
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If you go for the warlord version paint before assembly...much quicker
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Do they come with a good, clear set of instructions? (I ask this after several bitter experiences - each seasoned with generous helpings of colourful language - at putting together other items that didn't.)
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Could always go for faster cheaper option with 1/72 20mm Italeri Rorke's Drift like this one: https://www.emodels.co.uk/italeri-1-72-battle-of-rorke-s-drift-6114-diorama-set.html
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Do they come with a good, clear set of instructions? (I ask this after several bitter experiences - each seasoned with generous helpings of colourful language - at putting together other items that didn't.)
Yes...but recommend you dry fit first...interior walls are attached to exterior ones so you need to build in one sitting. Hence recommendation to paint before assembly