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Author Topic: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC  (Read 19911 times)

Offline Shipka

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #30 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

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #31 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:
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Offline italwars

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #32 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  ;)
« Last Edit: September 21, 2018, 05:24:43 PM by italwars »

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2018, 08:09:31 PM »
Thanks Italwars on the info about the Italian explorer. Very interesting topic.

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Helen
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Offline marco55

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #34 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

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #35 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)
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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #36 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!
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Offline Greuthungi

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #37 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.

Offline Shipka

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #38 on: September 26, 2018, 01:56:29 PM »
Here is a pic

Offline italwars

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #39 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?

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #40 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.

Offline marco55

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #41 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
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Offline Shipka

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #42 on: September 27, 2018, 02:43:01 AM »
I would agree with Helen's comment

Offline Metternich

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #43 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. 

Offline marco55

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Re: A new 28mm range emerges The Dutch and The Aceh War 19thC
« Reply #44 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
« Last Edit: November 10, 2018, 04:35:14 PM by marco55 »