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Title: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on June 13, 2018, 05:24:27 PM
Steve Barber has just finished a new green of a Dutch soldier in early uniform as worn during the early part of The Aceh War., this is a commissioned range by another enthusiast of the esoteric......it is understood this is the first miniature and others are on the sculpting table
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Poiter50 on June 14, 2018, 01:50:01 AM
Will there be local warriors as well? Can't call them Indonesians but tribal and Warlord's troops?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on June 14, 2018, 04:30:05 AM
I understand there will be Aceh Natives
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Poiter50 on June 14, 2018, 04:46:35 AM
 :)

I understand there will be Aceh Natives
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: gringo on June 14, 2018, 08:50:27 AM
look interesting..........nice figure :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: NurgleHH on June 14, 2018, 02:15:49 PM
There are two hearts beating in my breast when I see Steve Barber Minitures. The figure on on hand is nice, but these gigantic Hands are so terrible. Looks a little bit like he put his hand in a bee home and was sticked a million times and they grew. Or if Steve Barber took the Hands from his 40mm for the 28mm....
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on June 15, 2018, 08:13:39 PM
An Officer joins the ranks
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on June 16, 2018, 12:30:12 PM
I am the one who commissioned these figures.There will be a couple of natives coming.I asked Steve about the size of the bayonet and he said it wasn't as big as it appears in the photos so it may be the same with the hands.Steve wants any and all imput from people with any knowledge about this conflict or anything on the figures themselves.I commissioned a couple of Dutch in the 1870's uniforms,a couple in the 1890's uniform and a couple of Acehese. I wanted to see if there's any interest in this conflict.That's all I can do right now as I'm not a rich man but hopefully others will want to get involved.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Metternich on June 16, 2018, 03:32:22 PM
Interesting to see a colonial force beyond the typical British and French.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on June 16, 2018, 04:01:13 PM
That's what I'm aiming for even though I like the French and British too. :D I'd like to see some Portuguese too. :D
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on June 16, 2018, 05:35:32 PM
Marco, I will help when I can , as you are aware Steve is sculpting, Burmese, Lao and Siamese for me and I was planning to add some Malays
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on June 16, 2018, 09:48:55 PM
Yes I see and they seem to be very popular.That's why I thought that this may be the right time for my proposed range.Then again maybe it's the worst timing as most people will not have the funds to do both. :'( :D
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on July 02, 2018, 04:52:42 PM
A couple of Aceh tribal irregjlars, sculpted by Steve Barber for a client
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on July 02, 2018, 05:11:36 PM
Second figure based on this photo.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on July 02, 2018, 06:01:58 PM
Mark which publication is the picture from
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on July 03, 2018, 12:01:22 AM
Steve sent me this picture as I really didn't get that sculpt until I saw this photo.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: gringo on July 03, 2018, 04:09:26 PM
great looking sculpts..most unusual!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: juergen c. olk on July 03, 2018, 10:45:12 PM
Look great    .... will have to get ..something to go with my /Dayaks
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on July 04, 2018, 12:32:32 AM
I have a few Dayaks too.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: HerbyF on July 04, 2018, 12:49:32 AM
I have a bunch of Dayaks too.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on August 11, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
Here is a sculpt of an early war Dutchman.Please feel free to express your opinion of it.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: gringo on August 11, 2018, 02:52:16 PM
fascinating period Mark..great figs :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on August 11, 2018, 05:05:37 PM
Just wanted something a little different.I haven't forgotten your Tonkin/Dahomey range! ;D
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on August 12, 2018, 12:17:28 PM
Very nice indeed
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on September 06, 2018, 08:14:00 PM
Another commission  sculpt from Steve Barber, this time of a Dutch Nco
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: juergen c. olk on September 17, 2018, 01:35:21 AM
Can;t wait for the Aceh
warriors.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Pijlie on September 17, 2018, 07:58:31 AM
I am extremely interested in this.

I alerted the Dutch Miniatures Wargaming Facebook group so expect more interest.  :D
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 17, 2018, 03:37:38 PM
Steve is working on a another sculpt for me which makes 6 I commissioned,2 Acehnese,2 Dutch 1870's and 2 Dutch 1890's plus the nco 1890's someone else commissioned.I would like to commission 1 or 2 more  by year's end.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on September 17, 2018, 07:25:49 PM
I follow this with great interest!
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Tehekai on September 19, 2018, 03:51:49 PM
Would be great to see a General “van Heutz” model. I’m interested in these wars and the whole Dutch-indies kolonial relations. I’m Dutch and have parts of my family history set in the dutch indies.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on September 19, 2018, 05:00:09 PM
Email Steve Barber, I know he is sculpting for a couple of customers on this range, you could always get in on the action if there is a specific figure you wanted
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on September 21, 2018, 05:03:22 PM
interesting subject i could be tempted to try to buy a few minis..i already have some Dyaks from Willie, some OG Moros that in fact are'nt exactly moros and some 20 Tiger Miniatures Indonesians...please can you tell me how big are those Steve Barber minis?..are they comparable to Foundry? Old Glory? Gringo?...
I saw an interesting   exphosition including artifacts from the Italian explorer/anthropologist Modigliani travels who visited the Island of Nias in Western Indonesia  during the War , which was an aerea still not subdued by Dutch Army, but against the warning from Ducth Authorities, and  with only an escort of 4  guides he succeeded in exploring the island and above not to  be killed by natives ..he even established good relations with them.
The cover of his book show a nice warrior and the "real thing" was also visible:
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on September 21, 2018, 05:23:06 PM
the author, Mr Modigliani, was described as a very peaceful guy..anyway his pict with a rifle, "in case of" seem more interesting for us wargamers..and call for a Foundry or North Star mini to be painted to represent an unusual Italian whinchester carbine armed guy in the Jungles of Indonesia for a what if scenario among angry Dutch soldiers pursuing to save this unwilling and   troublemaker Italian while the local head hunters  could be the unexpected surprise  ;)
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Helen on September 21, 2018, 08:09:31 PM
Thanks Italwars on the info about the Italian explorer. Very interesting topic.

All the best,

Helen
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 22, 2018, 12:07:08 AM
Would be great to see a General “van Heutz” model. I’m interested in these wars and the whole Dutch-indies kolonial relations. I’m Dutch and have parts of my family history set in the dutch indies.

Yes by all means commission a figure.I would also love a figure of Van Heutz.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 23, 2018, 01:07:29 AM
When Steve gets another one done for me that will give us 7 sculpts for the year and I hope to do one more for the year which isn't too bad and I hope to get 3- 5 done next spring.Up to this point the 7 are 2 Dutch 1870's,3 Dutch 1890's,and 2 Acehnese. We need more Acehnese  lol (and Dutch too  :D)
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: vodkafan on September 23, 2018, 09:34:28 PM
the author, Mr Modigliani, was described as a very peaceful guy..anyway his pict with a rifle, "in case of" seem more interesting for us wargamers..and call for a Foundry or North Star mini to be painted to represent an unusual Italian whinchester carbine armed guy in the Jungles of Indonesia for a what if scenario among angry Dutch soldiers pursuing to save this unwilling and   troublemaker Italian while the local head hunters  could be the unexpected surprise  ;)

This pic intrigues me no end....a uniform designed for roughing it out in the jungle and on his feet some finest quality expensive Italian shoes!
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Greuthungi on September 26, 2018, 11:10:04 AM
Steve is working on a another sculpt for me which makes 6 I commissioned,2 Acehnese,2 Dutch 1870's and 2 Dutch 1890's plus the nco 1890's someone else commissioned.I would like to commission 1 or 2 more  by year's end.
Mark
Yes, I'm the one who commissioned the NCO and helped Steve with finding period photos. I'd love to be able to add rebel leader Teukuh Umar to the list, but I'd prefer if someone else would assist.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on September 26, 2018, 01:56:29 PM
Here is a pic
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on September 26, 2018, 08:36:25 PM
May i ask please if somebody already have S Barber minis among his collection how they compare in therms of size with other ranges?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Helen on September 26, 2018, 09:11:02 PM
May i ask please if somebody already have S Barber minis among his collection how they compare in therms of size with other ranges?

I would say with the miniatures I've for the Hungarian Up-Rising and First Italian War of Unification will fit in with Perry Miniatures.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 27, 2018, 02:37:29 AM
Yes, I'm the one who commissioned the NCO and helped Steve with finding period photos. I'd love to be able to add rebel leader Teukuh Umar to the list, but I'd prefer if someone else would assist.

I can't do anything right now but by the beginning of November I might be able to split one with you.I'll get in touch with you then unless you commission it with someone else by then.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on September 27, 2018, 02:43:01 AM
I would agree with Helen's comment
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Metternich on October 01, 2018, 06:28:40 PM
Italwars;
            I wonder if the photo wasn't inadvertently developed mirror image (sometimes happened with late 19th century photography - e.g. the famous "Billy the Kid" photo).  I say that because the loading gate on the Winchester carbine pictured is on the left side, whereas in actuality Winchesters loaded from the right side. 
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on November 10, 2018, 04:32:28 PM
I can't commission any thing right now but hope to be able to do 3 or 4 by March.Real life has to intrude for a little while. :( >:( lol  I haven't given up on this range.Once we can get some casted and painted that might increase the interest hopefully. :D
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on November 10, 2018, 05:27:09 PM
Will be great to see the castings
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on December 09, 2018, 05:35:42 PM
As we end the year we have ended up with 7 sculpts,2 KNIL 1870's,3 KNIL 1890's and 2 Acehnese.I was hoping for 10 sculpts but came up a little short as real life interferes  :-[.I know in a couple of months I would like to commission at least 2 Acehnese in combat poses and another Dutch 1870's.I of course would like to get some Dutch native troops.The process is slow for me but I'm not giving up.I really thought we would get more support from the Netherlands but it is what it is.All the best.
Mark.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on December 09, 2018, 05:37:36 PM
KNIL 1890's
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Helen on December 09, 2018, 07:36:00 PM
Lovely work from Steve. Esoteric periods are difficult to bring new folk into the fold. Hang in there as I'm sure in time more interest will pique folks interest.

Thanks for sharing.

All the best,

Helen
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: gringo on December 09, 2018, 07:38:19 PM
great figs Mark keep up the good work in having these made
for a neglected period :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on December 09, 2018, 09:04:13 PM
Thanks Ged and Helen.We will keep plugging away. ;D :-*
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on December 10, 2018, 07:57:36 AM
Excellent work
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: juergen c. olk on December 10, 2018, 05:46:15 PM
look great.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on December 12, 2018, 10:20:05 PM
As we end the year we have ended up with 7 sculpts,2 KNIL 1870's,3 KNIL 1890's and 2 Acehnese.I was hoping for 10 sculpts but came up a little short as real life interferes  :-[.I know in a couple of months I would like to commission at least 2 Acehnese in combat poses and another Dutch 1870's.I of course would like to get some Dutch native troops.The process is slow for me but I'm not giving up.I really thought we would get more support from the Netherlands but it is what it is.All the best.
Mark.

Interesting project ..but one question please..did nt the Dutch Native Troops (i m referring to the late period) have exactly them same uniform of Dutch European troops not only because they formed mixed units?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: von Lucky on December 12, 2018, 10:56:44 PM
Marginally interested in this range (only found out about the 19th conflicts in this area earlier in the year), even just for a mini painting project they're lovely.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on December 15, 2018, 12:48:07 PM
Interesting project ..but one question please..did nt the Dutch Native Troops (i m referring to the late period) have exactly them same uniform of Dutch European troops not only because they formed mixed units?
I think they are the same but not 100 % sure.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korps_Marechaussee_te_voet
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on January 04, 2019, 03:10:12 AM
Some good news coming soon. lol  ;D :D
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on March 12, 2019, 03:14:22 AM
Received my first figures today and was happy with them.The casting was excellent,details were very good.I'm commissioning the rebel leader Teukuh Umar next.I'm hoping to start getting the figures in combat action poses hoping to increase interest. Probably will be getting a couple more Acehnese done after Umar than go back to the Dutch.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: von Lucky on March 12, 2019, 09:59:09 AM
Good news indeed - but no photos?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on March 12, 2019, 10:34:20 AM
WHAT PHOTOS ARE YOU AFTER?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: von Lucky on March 12, 2019, 10:51:25 AM
Casting ones for what Mark received (i.e. non-greens to show off "casting was excellent,details were very good", etc).
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on March 12, 2019, 11:00:56 AM
I didn't take no photos yet as I just got a new phone and I'm having trouble learning it (old man syndrome. lol)
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: ether_drake on March 13, 2019, 01:59:38 AM
This is a fantastic and exciting project.

I am based in Malaysia and have worked on and off with Achehnese over the last 20 years. I will definitely get this range when its out.

It would be good if you could add two personalities to the range:

1. Cut Nyak Dhien - The female Achehnese guerrilla leader who led them for over 25 years. Wife of Teuku Umar. She now features on the 10,000 rupiah bank note as is regarded as a national hero.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Groepsportret_met_Cut_Nyak_Dhien_de_vrouw_van_Teuku_Umar_na_haar_gevangenneming_TMnr_10018822.jpg/500px-COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Groepsportret_met_Cut_Nyak_Dhien_de_vrouw_van_Teuku_Umar_na_haar_gevangenneming_TMnr_10018822.jpg)
After her capture by colonial forces.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Indonesia_1998_10000r_o.jpg)

2. Snouck Hurgronje - orientalist, spy and pre-eminent Dutch scholar of Acheh. He was van Heutz's advisor and help turn the tide of the war to favour the Dutch.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Snouck_Hurgronje_in_Mekka.jpg/1024px-Snouck_Hurgronje_in_Mekka.jpg)
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on June 04, 2019, 10:55:22 AM
A little slow on getting figures commissioned this year.Hopefully later in the year.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: ether_drake on June 06, 2019, 11:20:35 AM
A little slow on getting figures commissioned this year.Hopefully later in the year.
Mark

Good luck and looking forward to them
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on July 05, 2019, 01:59:16 PM
Just ordered this book.Got it for $5+.It says it's in good condition,we'll see ;). One other copy left but for $89+! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000EDU7K/?coliid=I3D14BT26WPAGN&colid=221N773BW5OEU&psc=0
Mark

Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on July 15, 2019, 09:56:28 PM
Just ordered this book.Got it for $5+.It says it's in good condition,we'll see ;). One other copy left but for $89+! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000EDU7K/?coliid=I3D14BT26WPAGN&colid=221N773BW5OEU&psc=0
Mark

Received this book today.Text in English and Indonesian (I know there are many) languages and a massive amount of pictures.Not bad for $6
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on November 24, 2019, 09:47:35 PM
Unfortunately there has been hardly any interest in this range so I will not be getting anymore figures sculpted for this range.I had high hopes.   :(
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Hang Tuah on November 26, 2019, 07:13:26 AM
Go the 20mm route! It's much cheaper to commission figures in that scale.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 27, 2019, 03:41:53 AM
sorry there was not more interest..
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: jambo1 on November 27, 2019, 05:42:15 AM
I am so sorry the range garnered little interest, I always tip my hat to people who fund ranges to get them out there, you tried and the figures are very nice, not my sphere of interest unfortunately, such a shame. :(
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Shipka on November 27, 2019, 10:05:19 PM
For those of us who game esoteric periods or armies it is a passion and a curse, I know having commissioned figures over the years sometimes people get on board and join in on a project at other times they don't...but still if those of us who have the desire to open up little known wars will even if only one figure is commissioned through a sculptor it means history is brought to the masses.
Good on you Marco for having had the desire.....
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on November 28, 2019, 12:35:01 AM
Still may try to get some done in the future.I wanted to get 6-8 figures done this year but was unable to.Steve is doing one I commissioned a while back.It's been a rough year. If I do get anymore done it will be a few Acehnese before going back to the Dutch.I would like to get some more action oriented.As far as the figures themselves that have been done I think they came out real nice.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on November 28, 2019, 12:41:31 AM
For those of us who game esoteric periods or armies it is a passion and a curse, I know having commissioned figures over the years sometimes people get on board and join in on a project at other times they don't...but still if those of us who have the desire to open up little known wars will even if only one figure is commissioned through a sculptor it means history is brought to the masses.
Good on you Marco for having had the desire.....
The Aceh War is listed as 1873-1904 but actually lasted on and off until WWII.So it was a large war but virtually unknown in English speaking nations.So people know little about it compared to the Zulus,Mahdists and Pathans and the American Indian Wars.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on November 29, 2019, 06:43:16 PM
I had commissioned another figure earlier in the year.It is a Acehnese rebel leader and Steve has finished him.Here he is.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Helen on November 29, 2019, 08:11:16 PM
Lovely miniature from Steve. Thank you for adding another esoteric period to the wargame community.

Best regards,

Helen
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on January 31, 2020, 11:40:27 AM
Teuku Umar is now available.I'm hoping to get a few more sculpts done this year.Any ideas please let us know.I'm not ready to give up on my range yet.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Poiter50 on January 31, 2020, 02:08:45 PM
I'm getting tempted as more emerge. I think the rank & file from Tiger Minis would bulk out a force nicely.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on January 31, 2020, 03:13:23 PM
Tiger Miniatures is much bigger.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on January 31, 2020, 03:19:15 PM
If we could get some action poses for both the Acehnese and the Dutch and get some separate heads sculpted  we could have more variants we could expand faster then keep going with different poses.Perhaps this would generate more interest.One more thing also is the actual figures look much better in person,
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on January 31, 2020, 05:39:18 PM
Probably the uniform, at least for the intermediate period (cork helmet), was smillar to the Europeans , but native regular troops (marechaussé) with their big Barong or sabres would be a useful addition
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on February 01, 2020, 01:36:39 AM
Probably the uniform, at least for the intermediate period (cork helmet), was smillar to the Europeans , but native regular troops (marechaussé) with their big Barong or sabres would be a useful addition
Yes I agree.I was trying to get some Dutch and Acehnese done before we started on specialist units.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on February 09, 2020, 11:45:40 PM
Tiger Miniatures is much bigger.
Mark

thanks for he info..but in another post i read that  those S Barber minis are compatible with Gringo ..while, in fact, Tiger minis are smaller than Gringo miniatures...so which  are the smallest ones between Tiger and S Barber minis?..i would like to field maybe some Ducth regulars VS my Old Glory or Monday Night Productions moros that i already have and that could pass, at least as temporary gap filling, for Acheneese type warriors..even the Chineese minis that S Barber has just put in production could be an interesting addition to Chinese Boxer Rebellion Armies..what about  their compability with for example Old Glory, Foundry ecc..maybe any  comparison picts available?
thanks for your opinion
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 20, 2020, 12:56:15 AM
thanks for he info..but in another post i read that  those S Barber minis are compatible with Gringo ..while, in fact, Tiger minis are smaller than Gringo miniatures...so which  are the smallest ones between Tiger and S Barber minis?..i would like to field maybe some Ducth regulars VS my Old Glory or Monday Night Productions moros that i already have and that could pass, at least as temporary gap filling, for Acheneese type warriors..even the Chineese minis that S Barber has just put in production could be an interesting addition to Chinese Boxer Rebellion Armies..what about  their compability with for example Old Glory, Foundry ecc..maybe any  comparison picts available?
thanks for your opinion
I just saw this post. Here's a couple of shots. I'm not very good at taking comparison pics but here's a couple of pics with a couple of Gringo 40's ,one of which is based so not a good example. The difference in size is more pronounced in person.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 20, 2020, 01:08:57 AM
I'm hoping to get some more done early next year but more fighting poses maybe with optional heads. Not a popular range I know but I want to continue if for myself if no one else. :D ;)
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on September 20, 2020, 11:17:06 PM
Thanks for posting those comparison picts but of what firms are we talking? Any caption if possible ..For example from left to right: ?
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 21, 2020, 12:08:18 AM
The bottom pic is Steve Barber,Gringo 40's,SB,SB,Gringo.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: italwars on September 22, 2020, 06:09:13 PM
Thanks for the additional explanation
so those SB minis seem absolutly compatible with the majority of manufactures at least as concern for those exotic ranges like Aceh/Dutch...in fact majority of my armies are from classic Old Glory, Foundry ecc..by any chance may i ask you please if also the SB Chinese and the 1866 range are similar in size with to those  Dutch or they are quite big like Gringo or Redoubt?....not a problem in case as i mix types ..but just to know in advance before, in case, buying some few...and thanks for having posted  the picts and add the infos Marco those kind of contribution is always welcomed...
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 22, 2020, 07:44:56 PM
Your quite welcome.I would say to ask Shipka about the Chinese as he has been commissioning them and I believe he is getting them made to be compatible with Gringo 40's but I won't swear to it.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Tibson on September 24, 2020, 02:00:14 AM
Lovely sculpts.  You would probably get more interest with some nicely painted examples,  and maybe a demo game or two.
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: marco55 on September 24, 2020, 10:36:25 AM
Yes I do need to get some painted.I don't game but I do like to set up dioramas/vignettes.
Mark
Title: Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
Post by: Hang Tuah on September 25, 2020, 02:20:19 AM
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You would probably get more interest with some nicely painted examples,  and maybe a demo game or two.

Or you could also provide a free sourcebook in the form of a blog along the lines of Abyssinian Crisis - https://abyssiniancrisis.wordpress.com/category/armies/