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Offline Arteis

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More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« on: June 28, 2014, 05:54:57 AM »
I've been making some slow but steady progress on my colonial New Zealand Wars project, having painted eight more Māori warriors and eight militia over the last couple of weeks.  

These are all from the wonderful Empress Miniatures range of 28mm figures for the New Zealand Wars (or the Māori Wars, as some call them) of the 1840s.

More information on my blog, here:  http://arteis.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/colonial-new-zealand-wars-maori-and-militia/



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Offline Dr DeAth

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2014, 06:15:46 AM »
Splendid!  :-*
Photos of my recent efforts are at www.littleleadmen.com and https://beaverlickfalls.blogspot.com

Offline Atheling

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2014, 07:02:54 AM »
Yep, me like a lot  :-* :-*

Darrell.

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2014, 07:06:43 AM »
Nice one Roly. Thanks for the ping back too   :)

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 04:00:22 PM »
Lovely work Arteis :-* 8)

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2014, 05:21:43 PM »
They look great.
How many do you have painted now?
Semper Fi, Mac

Offline Arteis

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2014, 11:14:54 PM »
Hi Marine0846

I've now got 48 Maori, plus a carronade.  And I've got around 60 British and colonials, including regulars, militia, sailors, and the massive 32-pounder gun.

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2014, 01:50:45 AM »
Nice to see the commitment,and great work.

Offline Arteis

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2014, 02:37:48 AM »
Thanks for the comments, guys.

I've been busy today working out how to set up the tackle on the huge 32-pounder and the Maori carronade.  I plan to have these on circular bases, and will have the breeching and tackle ropes attached to a couple of tree trunks.  That's the plan, anyway ...

There's a nice little video about the forward gun battery at Ruapekapeka here, with some great reconstruction images: http://www.ruapekapeka.co.nz/videos/british-forward-position

Of course, we still need Empress to produce a little Coehorn mortar and its crew (hint, hint!).  These would be the most usable artillery pieces in NZ Wars games.
« Last Edit: June 29, 2014, 03:01:45 AM by Arteis »

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2014, 12:41:58 AM »
I went to the site and watched the video.
Very cool.
The whole Ruapekapeka site looks very interesting.
I think I will be spending some time there.
Thanks for posting it.

Offline DoctorPete

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Re: More colonial New Zealand Wars Māori and militia
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2014, 01:39:33 AM »
Nicely painted figs!  Thanks for posting the info site.   :)
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