Author Topic: Portuguese Scramble for Africa (Read 7965 times)

carlos marighela · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:51:07 PM »

Quote from: warrenbruhn on December 29, 2011, 06:59:22 PM

Are there big differences between the Portuguese and Spanish uniforms in the late 1800's? I ask because there are Spanish figures available.

Significant enough to merit a separate line I'd say. although I'm no authority on the subject. Besides, I doubt any self respecting Portuguese would want to be represented by a Spaniard. They tried it in four hundred years ago and found it wasn't to their taste.

Dr Mathias · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2011, 02:54:19 AM »

I would be interested. The problem for me, and I suspect for others, is there doesn't seem to be a great deal of information in English. Nearly all the books on colonial Africa I've seen barely mention the Portuguese.

H.M.Stanley · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:57:46 AM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on December 22, 2011, 07:26:07 PM

Everyone is liable to temptation. The only question is whether you coat it in chocolate, wrap it bacon or fill it with alcohol.

Hammers · « **Reply #18 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:02:21 AM »

The Eureka Portugese figs are tiny , though.

Kingscarbine · « **Reply #19 on:** December 30, 2011, 01:53:15 PM »

Quote from: Dr Mathias on December 30, 2011, 02:54:19 AM

I would be interested. The problem for me, and I suspect for others, is there doesn't seem to be a great deal of information in English. Nearly all the books on colonial Africa I've seen barely mention the Portuguese.

Well... I can help with that. I've been researching the period since I saw the first DA figures and started a site, now a blog, dedicated to the campaigns. Some authors have used the info from the site without a "thank you" or a reference, bless them. It has been dorment for some years but it's coming to life with a vengeance.

There are some loose ends to trim and lots of the old photos to republish but it's starting to look OK. Go see:

http://kingscarbine.blogspot.com/

Dr Mathias · « **Reply #20 on:** December 30, 2011, 01:57:41 PM »

Thanks for the link Kings, looks like some interesting reading.

KevinH · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2011, 02:11:52 PM »

Nice blog KC. Always nice to see someone putting effort into something a little different.

Kingscarbine · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2011, 05:21:00 PM »

Thanks for the support. There will be a section dedicated to wargaming that will include figures conversions, scenarios, AAR, army lists and help you find suitable figures from available ranges.

Kingscarbine · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:07:13 PM »

Quote from: Plynkes on December 20, 2011, 01:15:50 PM

Not really interested in the Portuguese part of the scramble as such. I'd buy a couple of packs of Askari and maybe Metropolitan troops if there were some suitable for the Great War era, though.

Hi Plynkes,

I'm in love with your miniatures mate. They are a great inspiration for my DA projects. As for GW Portuguese "Brigade Games" Lon told me he planned to release some but never saw any info confirming it. Send him an email to check it out.

Plynkes · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2011, 08:46:28 PM »

Thanks, Kingscarbine. I recall him saying so on a forum somewhere, too. He also talked about a command pack for his Belgians. I guess it didn't pan out, as that was years ago. Perhaps the sales didn't justify ploughing more money into that range.

Christian · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2012, 02:29:12 AM »

That last photo posted on page 1 looks like you could use the Perry ACW Confederate bodies as a basis, but with some sort of wide brimmed/slouch hat... I wouldn't mind a couple to have as a small group of Regulars for some scuffles in the period of the Pink Map and the BEA rail. I think it warrants some potential for (imaginative) wargaming scenarios...

Kingscarbine · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2012, 10:18:48 AM »

I think some ACW figures will work for the 1860-70s period. I'm going to get a few packs of Perry Mins Sudan range to test some conversions for the 1880-1900s. Zulu War British officers are good for converting into 1880-90s Portuguese officers. I'll post the WIP on may blog.

Christian · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2012, 11:33:21 AM »

Yeah I was having a look at those, I think they'll turn out great! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

They look like quite a well-dressed mob, overall.

gringo · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:21:29 PM »

fascinating thread chaps.........musnt get tempted!!

Kingscarbine · « **Reply #29 on:** January 13, 2012, 06:37:38 PM »

Come on... I'll buy you a Super Bock if you do.

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