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Title: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on June 29, 2009, 04:53:38 AM
Hi,

I thought I'd share some images of my DBX projects.

I've had a few people ask "Why DBX?!?!?" There are a few reasons. It's a system a few of us are familiar with at the club and I've found it a good way to introduce the younger members of the club to Historical Wargaming. I'm also on a budget, have limited space and as I enjoy the painting/modelling side of the hobby more than the gaming side, I'm not really bothered by the how the game plays as it does others I know. I have fun and push my toys around which to me is all that really matters.

I'm looking forward to field these in the not too distant future and yelling 'USUTHU' as I close in on my opponants, if i get that close  ;)

THE ZULU ARMY
(https://storage.googleapis.com/files-us.myalbum.io/photo/360/Wk/SW/WkSWxWcyBPxM.jpg)
I plan to add more elements to this army in the not to distant future.
The shield markers keep track of the amount of times certain Zulu elements recoil. You don't need markers but I liked the idea of making them up and it looked like a novel way of keeping track. I plan on making some for my British Army using pith helmets. I have a rather large pile of British infantry which I'll never use, in particular those posed loading their rifles, so it'll be off with their helmets!

THE BRITISH ARMY
(https://storage.googleapis.com/files-us.myalbum.io/photo/360/b8/m9/b8m9c9crhKfA.jpg)
Like the Zulus, I plan on adding a few more elements to this army just for colour. This includes some Highlanders in trews and a couple of different Volunteer Units.

More photos can be viewed here if you're interested:
http://s92.photobucket.com/user/LeadBear/library/15mm%20Zulu%20War?sort=3&page=1 (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/LeadBear/library/15mm%20Zulu%20War?sort=3&page=1)

Barry
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: answer_is_42 on June 29, 2009, 07:11:59 AM
Fantastic stuff old boy. The ‘Jammed!’ marker for the Gatling catches my eye particularly. I never considered using such rules/basing for this period.
Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Plynkes on July 14, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
Sorry I'm late, can't think how I missed this one. Simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing them, Barry.

I've got 15mm Brit and Zulu armies, too. Haven't played with them in years. They're not as nicely done as yours, they are from back in the day when I churned my figures out in an even more slapdash manner than I do now. Almost makes me want to go back to 15mm, seeing your little guys. I never cared for the Essex British regulars all that much as they seemed to have really tiny legs (most of mine were by Irregular), by I love their Zulus and have got zillions of them.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on July 14, 2009, 09:27:50 PM
...... from back in the day when I churned my figures out in an even more slapdash manner than I do now.

  :o This from a man who came 10th out of 46 in the last LPL and regularly gets lots of praise for his games reports! By that logic,  Brian O'Driscoll is a bit dodgy at playing rugby lol

Isn't it about time for another report, by the way?  ;)

Oh and Barry's 15mm figures are lovely, too, of course! I also missed the first post, but I am an fool, so that's no surprise.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Mac Finn on July 15, 2009, 12:37:11 AM
Barry
These look great!!

On top of that it brings back memories as this was the way I was thrown into historicals!!

Right down to the wagons... they always burn the wagons!!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on July 15, 2009, 08:14:36 AM
Thanks for the kind words.

These were the first Essex I bought just on 20 years ago now. Ninty nine percent of my miniatures are by Essex as I found them very consistent and well detailed at least compared to my Minifigs, which have a certain appeal to them. I was also buying alot of miniatures sight unseen as thisa was the time before the internet and wargaming magazines were very rare.

Quote
Gluteus Maximus wrote: Isn't it about time for another report, by the way?

Agreed. They are some of the best reports I've read. My wife even thinks they're great!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Plynkes on July 15, 2009, 08:59:19 AM
Generally speaking I agree, the Essex Zulu War range is great, and very detailed. It was just a feeling I had at the time about the British regulars: that they looked slightly odd, everything else in the range was splendid. But painted up yours look fantastic, I think maybe I was a bit hasty in dismissing them back then.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on July 15, 2009, 09:38:46 AM
I understand what you're saying I also find some of their figures do indeed look out of proportion. Personally I find a lot of Essex ranges comical (?) looking but I rather like that.  I also find quite a lot of their poses very limited but it appears that they're trying to address that. At least with some of the later releases that I've bought.

Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: franlor on September 30, 2009, 09:22:33 PM
Good evening to everyone,
I am also trying to start a 15mm Sudan army but besides Essex is there any other manufacturer with hight quality standards.

Best wishes from Sevilla, Spain.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Kelroy was here on September 30, 2009, 09:42:44 PM
Excellent stuff, sirrah!  I've got a 15mm Rorke's Drift set from Old Glory, but it's not nearly as diverse as yours.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: fastolfrus on September 30, 2009, 10:55:42 PM
Good evening to everyone,
I am also trying to start a 15mm Sudan army but besides Essex is there any other manufacturer with hight quality standards.

Best wishes from Sevilla, Spain.

You might find something of interest with "Peter Pig" :

http://www.peterpig.co.uk/range22.htm
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on October 01, 2009, 05:40:38 AM
Peter Pig does indeed seem like nice stuff with a few unusual, but always welcome models.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Grekwood on October 18, 2009, 01:40:14 PM
Good evening to everyone,
I am also trying to start a 15mm Sudan army but besides Essex is there any other manufacturer with hight quality standards.

Best wishes from Sevilla, Spain.

try old glory 15s (http://oldglory15s.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=201_300_642&sort=3a) and minifigs (http://www.miniaturefigurines.co.uk/Catalogue.aspx?ScaleID=2&CategoryID=13&SubCategoryID=88)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Thunderchicken on October 19, 2009, 09:16:16 AM
There's always Gallia which are sold through Warrior Miniatures. Mind you they are only any good if you like that stunted chunky look that was all the rage in the 80's (who remembers Mikes Models?).

Unfortuntaley there's no pics on the site but I've just been upstairs to dig mine out, oh the nostalgia. Crap painting too  :) 
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on October 19, 2009, 04:05:23 PM
As I said elsewhere, I am SERIOSLY impressed by that collection. I was in Spririt Games in Burton on Trent not long ago and I think thay had 15mm Zulu War, by Naismith, IIRC. Their website should help look for these.
http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/figs/naiscol.php
Hope that helps.
David
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Grekwood on October 19, 2009, 06:23:29 PM
As I said elsewhere, I am SERIOSLY impressed by that collection. I was in Spririt Games in Burton on Trent not long ago and I think thay had 15mm Zulu War, by Naismith, IIRC. Their website should help look for these.
http://www.spiritgames.co.uk/figs/naiscol.php
Hope that helps.
David

the naismith range can be found on the navwar site here http://www.navwar.co.uk/nav/default.asp?MMID=93

i have a few of the naismith brits they are nice but a bit smaller than other 15mm figures
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on October 20, 2009, 01:02:02 AM
There's always Gallia which are sold through Warrior Miniatures. Mind you they are only any good if you like that stunted chunky look that was all the rage in the 80's (who remembers Mikes Models?).

My first ACW miniatures were Mikes Models and remember seeing photos of the Gallia range in old issues of Miniature Wargames. They were great little fellows with lots of character   :D

I recently finished a Zulu Kraal for a friend and thought I'd share a few photos of it and few other Zulu war related projects that I finished some time ago.
Zulu Kraal
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/P1050141.jpg)
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/P1050146.jpg)
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/P1050148.jpg)
Mounted Induna conversion
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/Zulumountedinduna.jpg)
A British Camp... now residing in the USA
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/BritishCamp.jpg)
My Victorian Barker-Marker
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/QueenVickyBarkerMarkerSmall.jpg)
A couple of chaps that may be familiar to movie fans...
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/ChardandBromhead.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on February 12, 2017, 11:51:30 AM
It has been some time since I have posted anything to share, so I thought I would post some photos of a game my son and I played some weeks ago.

We decided to dust off some of my Zulus and British troops from my Zulu War collection and have a game of Hordes of the Empire to finish off the school holidays. Hordes of the Empire is a Hordes of the Things colonial variant.

The game started well for the Zulus with the dice gods clearly in their favour. The British weren’t so fortunate. Not only were they hampered with me as their commander, when it mattered I could only manage to roll 1's.

We got a few things wrong, quite probably more than a few come to think of it, but it was good to roll some dice together and most of all we had fun with the Zulus victorious.

I am itching to get my Boers painted now…

A vulture's eye view -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/YEOgiTFqBgBI/360.jpg)
The Zulus advance -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/ladBsgIt5vRx/360.jpg)
'Mark your targets...' -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/H1DdaONBW3wr/360.jpg)
'FIRE!' -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/JOf7ajfBucdo/360.jpg)
Contact -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/Mo4IVEWBHuBD/360.jpg)
The Victorious Zulu Commander -
(https://myalbum.com/photo/Z2SJDSIeQUC4/360.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FifteensAway on February 16, 2017, 07:33:32 AM
And a properly fierce commander he is, too.  I'd guess he scared the high scores out of your dice.

Love your collection - and that you seem to have moved on from DB-whateverness.  Never got it, yeah, just a game, but DB-whatever seems like all the flavor of vanilla ice cream that someone forgot to include the vanilla flavoring within.  Not a big fan of Zulu wars but the 24th's uniform is my all time favorite from all of history.

Perhaps the young lad is an important reason for that short layoff from posting - 8 years being somewhat similar to his age?
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Plynkes on February 16, 2017, 09:07:43 AM
I wonder if that is a record for the longest time between updates on a thread at LAF?  :)

Great stuff! Gotta love that last picture in particular.


Love your collection - and that you seem to have moved on from DB-whateverness.

I was under the impression that Hordes of the Things was itself a DBA variant. But I may be mistaken.

Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on February 16, 2017, 10:23:30 AM
And a properly fierce commander he is, too.  I'd guess he scared the high scores out of your dice.

Love your collection - and that you seem to have moved on from DB-whateverness.  Never got it, yeah, just a game, but DB-whatever seems like all the flavor of vanilla ice cream that someone forgot to include the vanilla flavoring within.  Not a big fan of Zulu wars but the 24th's uniform is my all time favorite from all of history.

Perhaps the young lad is an important reason for that short layoff from posting - 8 years being somewhat similar to his age?

Thanks for the kind words Gentlemen.

My son had a blast which was the main thing.

I have been active in the past 8 years, though not as much as I would have liked. I really should have started a new thread, but the game involved Zulus and I had this Zulu thread already...  :)

I do plan to add to it and I can assure you that it won't be in 8 years time.

As Plynkes wrote, Hordes of the Things is based on DBA and Hordes of the Empire is a variant of HotT. I do understand that DBA isn't some peoples cup of tea, but as I wrote in my original post, I find the DBA/HotT system convenient for a variety of reasons.

Even though the majority of my miniatures are based around DBA/HotT, I do plan to use and have used the miniatures for other games such as Death In The Dark Continent and also have individually based figures for skirmish games.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on February 16, 2017, 10:25:59 AM
I thought I would share a photo of a couple of measurement sticks I made. I am working on a couple of bayonets for the British player to use.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/1qPzVDy5Ltqa/360.jpg)

Below are two bases of cattle. One of the bases has been designed with an option to be able to remove a miniature and replace it with another or a 'blank'. This way they can be used in scenarios or just as scenery.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/0BE7wvJzyV2j/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/GhC6DsDa2PbY/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/VIwcOFLdsc1b/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/Xf6GFUnEVYpV/360.jpg)

In addition to the Zulus, British and Boers, I have also been collecting miniatures of African Wildlife to use as both scenery and gaming elements. Most will have sabot bases made for use with HotT/HotE and other games based around the adventures of Tarzan and Allan Quartermain.

Leopard in Tree. The Leopard is a 10mm Lioness miniature by Eureka miniatures. I made the tree.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/CeiyS5eZ3yxU/360.jpg)
Great White Hunter and Companion by Essex Miniatures
(https://myalbum.com/photo/CeiyS5eZ3yxU/360.jpg)
Giraffes by Prieser
(https://myalbum.com/photo/KtTImnVHeLmD/360.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FierceKitty on February 20, 2017, 11:42:41 AM
The spears for measuring are a jolly good idea.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Vagabond on February 20, 2017, 07:02:42 PM
There is lots of nice stuff in your thread but the best picture is your son, - He looks properly scary, I can see why he won. :) :)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on February 21, 2017, 01:10:07 AM
Thanks  :D

My lad and myself had a rematch last Friday night. He won... again  ::) :D
 
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FifteensAway on July 01, 2017, 03:10:11 PM
Guess it shows how much attention I pay to DBxxx universe!  (Re: Hott, etc).  Love the leopard up the tree.  How well does the 10 mm lioness scale to your other 15 mm figures?  And is it only available as part of a set from Eureka or did you buy it on its own?  Any chance of a picture of the 'leopard' next to other figures for comparison?

I ask because I'm always on the lookout for more critters for my African animals collection.  I'm well north of six hundred figures now but always looking to add more.  Even commissioned some African Cape Buffalo that should be done sone (hopefully) which will push the total over seven hundred.  Mostly, these are in herds but, have predators, too. (Three figures to a base to facilitate putting it on the table!) Much still too paint but everything already 'in house' not yet painted now (recently) primed and ready to paint.

Irregular has a nice African elephant now - and a giraffe.  Those TOOB animals has a mini-set that is very useful for younger animals, like young giraffes to mix with the Irregular one.  Minifigs has (or had) a naked elephant of use.  Peter Pig has some crocs in the Modern Africa range. But, so far, Irregular is the best sole source for African animals.  As make-dos, I'm using their African cattle along with some from Stone Mountain cattle as wildebeests and I'm using the pronghorn antelope to paint up as Thompson's and Grant's gazelles and impalas - not a perfect solution but will work until more appropriate models become available.  (Also painting some as pronghorns for my Old West games).

Not for Zulus, however, more of an ahistorical nature, what I like call Faux-shoda events where there is a collision between some major powers with locals as allies (or enemies).  And, for me, you can't say the plains of Africa without 'vast' herds of animals on the table.  Good thing I'm a diehard 15 mm player, then, right?
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on July 06, 2017, 08:29:30 AM
FifteensAway -

I will try and take a photo of another of my the 10mm lionesses next one of my miniatures.

I picked up a set from Eureka Miniatures. I believe there are around 15 in the set and includes lions and lionesses).

I hope to see some photos of the herds one day. I like the idea of animals just hanging around on the table as scenery and encounter markers, etcetera, and appreciate your thoughts.

I have been wondering what to use for wildebeest and was thinking of using some 10mm Bison adding a bit of greenstuff here and shaving some of the lead there...

I am not sure if this is useful for you, but I recently bought some woodland creatures from Langley Miniatures for another project of mine, but noticed they also make a selection of other animals for Zoo and Circus setups.
http://www.langley-models.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_OO_Zoo_Animals__enclosures_and_Circus__43.html

The miniatures I brought maybe a little crude in some peoples eyes, but I think they will work out quite well and plan to pick up another lot in the not too distant future, including some vultures, chimps and monkeys.
 


Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Smokeyrone on July 07, 2017, 02:01:11 AM
Ii loved your opus back then, and now. 

I forgot, WHERE did you get the Chard and Bromhead figures?

BTW, I bought a newly made Assegai at a local gun show, designed for use, not display.   Long ass blade, short shaft, high end steel and all. 

Better than a knife, for camping, keeping in back seat, boating, etc.   Gives you extra reach against rabid raccoons, sharks and wahoo flopping around in your boat,  and such, plus its a backup to a Mini 14 anyway  :)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on July 12, 2017, 06:42:38 AM
FifteensAway -
(https://storage.googleapis.com/files-us.myalbum.io/photo/360/om/5q/om5qRib6aGSH.jpg)
I hope this helps. It is probably a little bit larger than it should be, but I'm personally not too bothered if my animals are a bit smaller or larger.

Are you planning to sell the Cape Buffalo miniature? If so, I would certainly be interested in a purchasing some.

Thanks Smokey. I have added quite a few figures to the collection since the first photos. I really should get around to photographing them.

Bromhead and Chard are conversions. Many years ago I saw a set of 15mm Zulu war miniatures based on Zulu. I really liked what I saw and over the years have created my own versions.

Below is Colour Sergeant Bourne, Lt Bromhead, Lt Chard and Pte Hook.
All are Essex Miniatures with head swaps, a bit of trimming here, a bit of green stuff there...
(https://myalbum.com/photo/OJmklCivnoPL/360.jpg)
Next are Cpl. Schiess, Adendorff, Rev Witt and Margretta Witt.
Cpl Schiess and Adendorff are Essex Miniatures, Rev Witt is from Old Glory and Margetta is from Irregular Miniatures.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/sAODDKl9l2BC/360.jpg)
I have a few others that I want to create and a couple to finish off, but I keep getting distracted by other projects.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Smokeyrone on July 12, 2017, 10:15:41 PM
FifteensAway -
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/10mm%20Lioness%20-%2015mm%20Leopard%20640x475_zpsyjrajfii.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/LeadBear/media/15mm%20Zulu%20War/10mm%20Lioness%20-%2015mm%20Leopard%20640x475_zpsyjrajfii.jpg.html)
I hope this helps. It is probably a little bit larger than it should be, but I'm personally not too bothered if my animals are a bit smaller or larger.

Are you planning to sell the Cape Buffalo miniature? If so, I would certainly be interested in a purchasing some.

Thanks Smokey. I have added quite a few figures to the collection since the first photos. I really should get around to photographing them.

Bromhead and Chard are conversions. Many years ago I saw a set of 15mm Zulu war miniatures based on Zulu. I really liked what I saw and over the years have created my own versions.

Below is Colour Sergeant Bourne, Lt Bromhead, Lt Chard and Pte Hook.
All are Essex Miniatures with head swaps, a bit of trimming here, a bit of green stuff there...
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/Zulu%20Characters%20Pt1_zpsfvqljquz.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/LeadBear/media/15mm%20Zulu%20War/Zulu%20Characters%20Pt1_zpsfvqljquz.jpg.html)

Next are Cpl. Schiess, Adendorff, Rev Witt and Margretta Witt.
Cpl Schiess and Adendorff are Essex Miniatures, Rev Witt is from Old Glory and Margetta is from Irregular Miniatures.
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l12/LeadBear/15mm%20Zulu%20War/Zulu%20Characters%20Pt2_zpsanb44pzi.jpg) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/LeadBear/media/15mm%20Zulu%20War/Zulu%20Characters%20Pt2_zpsanb44pzi.jpg.html)

I have a few others that I want to create and a couple to finish off, but I keep getting distracted by other projects.   

Oh lawd!  Great Stuff!
Title: Re: 15mm African Adventures (Tarzan an Co. added 28/7/17)
Post by: Barry S on August 27, 2017, 06:51:26 AM
As part of my African themed adventure I have decided to build a couple of Hordes of the Things armies loosely based on the Adventures of Tarzan. There are still a few more types of critters I would like to represent, but these are the ones I have finished so far.

A few of the miniatures are on sabot bases allowing me to use them for skirmish games such as In Her Majesty's Name, etc.

First off is Tarzan on foot and mounted on Tantor.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/aLUqpscLRvZt/360.jpg)
Tarzan, Kerchak and friends.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/A9NTCamsDzPw/360.jpg)
Great White Hunter and assistant, Waziri Tribesmen and Witchdoctor.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/CeiyS5eZ3yxU/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/ZtGlNuqsW3Xv/360.jpg)
Some of the wildlife.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/xqoVKMHieWIr/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/P2Kyq7i05UvQ/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/1642zTMi22sk/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/HdTBQh4hhr13/360.jpg)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/3cRv9CtQW6lb/360.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Etranger on August 27, 2017, 12:13:07 PM
Excellent as always, Barry.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: monkeylite on August 27, 2017, 12:57:23 PM
Brilliant. Great ad for the sort of armies that work in HotT, too.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: NickNascati on August 28, 2017, 12:07:31 AM
There is a very good Zulu War variant for DBA that was written quite a few years ago, called "Brave Men's Blood".  The Zulu commander had to spend points to keep the wings of the formation from moving.  It gave quite a good game.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Leigh Metford on August 28, 2017, 01:58:45 AM
Synchronistically, there's an article on building a Tarzan army for DitDC in MW 411.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on August 28, 2017, 04:24:05 AM
Thanks Gentlemen.

I have a few more elements I would like to add, along with an opposing army.

There is a very good Zulu War variant for DBA that was written quite a few years ago, called "Brave Men's Blood".  The Zulu commander had to spend points to keep the wings of the formation from moving.  It gave quite a good game.
I have heard of these. I think I have a copy somewhere...

Synchronistically, there's an article on building a Tarzan army for DitDC in MW 411.

I picked up a copy of MW 411 as I own a copy DITC :D
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Plynkes on August 28, 2017, 01:54:22 PM
Nice! Particularly love Tarzan on the elephant and the body-painted guys. Very striking.


Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FifteensAway on August 29, 2017, 07:10:32 AM
Barry,

The African Cape Buffalo are now available from Highlander Studios - just search Buffalo.  I have some and will be getting many more.

And thanks for the photo with the cat.  Will have to try and hunt some down.  Did you get the rhinos from Eureka, too? 
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on September 05, 2017, 01:57:23 AM
FifteensAway, the rhinos are from Irregular Miniatures.

Thanks for the heads up about the cape buffalo!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Harwood Hobbies on September 05, 2017, 03:49:18 AM
Oh wow!  Those look great!!   :-*
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FierceKitty on September 05, 2017, 09:40:42 AM
The semi-submerged ones are very appealing.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on November 12, 2017, 02:50:32 AM
I thought I would share some photos of my latest completed project - 15mm Boers based for the Hordes of the
Things colonial wars variant Hordes of the Empire.

The basing is different to the rest of my HotE collection as I plan to eventually sell this army.

Complete Boer Army
(https://myalbum.com/photo/0FQXRhiKKhKF/360.jpg)
Mounted Infantry including General
(https://myalbum.com/photo/T6xlshOvEMhx/360.jpg)
Lurkers
(https://myalbum.com/photo/2FkkdVGKM6S4/360.jpg)
Artillery
(https://myalbum.com/photo/9Az9mue8aq24/360.jpg)
Hero and Scout...
(https://myalbum.com/photo/SWPLo6lbp4Id/360.jpg)
Camp
(https://myalbum.com/photo/qVZVHTsKZTrA/360.jpg)
Custom Made Measurement Stick, Artillery Template and Die. The Measurement Stick is hinged and opens up to the Command Radius. The Template is transparent orange. It still has the backing paper attached.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/v2pe178JI4kn/360.jpg)
The piece of writing on one half of the measurement stick is a section taken from the Rudyard Kipling Poem - Tommy.

We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no blackguards too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you;
An' if sometimes our conduck isn't all your fancy paints,
Why, single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints;
 

 
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies - Boers Added 12 Nov.
Post by: DintheDin on November 12, 2017, 06:46:57 PM
Your Boers army contains some beautiful vignettes and your measuring stick is very artistic and inspiring! Hats off!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies - Boers Added 12 Nov.
Post by: Arundel on November 12, 2017, 06:57:59 PM
Gorgeous work all round. I'm usually not in favour of vignettes on wargaming bases but have to say yours look splendid. It works for Boers, I think. Thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies - Boers Added 12 Nov.
Post by: Barry S on November 20, 2017, 06:59:43 AM
Thank you for the kind words  :D

Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies - Boers Added 12 Nov.
Post by: von Lucky on November 20, 2017, 12:12:06 PM
What a lovely project. Great colour, basing and thought behind it. Well done.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies - Boers Added 12 Nov.
Post by: Barry S on December 06, 2017, 07:16:58 AM
What a lovely project. Great colour, basing and thought behind it. Well done.

Thanks  :D

A few more elements added.

La and Beastmen of Opar
(https://myalbum.com/photo/uoPxxO0I9LDo/360.jpg)

A character group shot including a new model of Jane.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/W0EgENDBNfix/360.jpg)
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: DintheDin on December 06, 2017, 08:14:11 AM
Lovely figures! A great addition to your collection! Cheers!
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Deano on December 08, 2017, 07:53:53 PM
Excellent
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on June 03, 2018, 10:49:49 AM
I have been slowly working through some specific elements representing units that fought in the 1st Boer War or Transvaal War of 1880 - 1881. These will be used alongside some of my Zulu War British elements such as some of the Infantry, KDG and 60th Rifles elements already in my collection.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/ZDXkEGhmz22t/360.jpg)

The Naval Brigade - Even though I have a several elements of the Naval Brigade already, sailors are sometimes pictured wearing pith helmets. The artillery element represents a model of the Fisher launching tube Mark 2 adapted for land use.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/WiyUxHODbyW7/360.jpg)
Army Service Corps - The core of the mounted squadron was formed from the King's Dragoon Guards, however the squadron was joined by volunteers from the 58th and 3/60th Regiments as well as the Army Service Corps. this element represents the Army Service Corps volunteers.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/miBVu87BgYEm/360.jpg)

Finally, an addition to my Tarzan HotT army: 4 Horde - Wildebeest. These critters started out as 10mm bison from Irregular miniatures. They're not perfect, but I am reasonably happy with them and they serve the purpose.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/DdMEJGGxhqI5/360.jpg)

Thanks for looking.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Plynkes on June 03, 2018, 08:10:24 PM
Good to see this is still moving in the right direction. Love the rocket launcher.

Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: FifteensAway on June 05, 2018, 03:39:17 AM
Barry,

Did you ever pick up some Cape Buffalo?  If not, we can work something out.  I have more than I plan to use for my herd which I plan to limit to 96 (or 32 bases) - plus some dead ones.  If interested, please PM me.
Title: Re: 15mm Zulu War Armies
Post by: Barry S on June 07, 2018, 10:34:44 AM
Good to see this is still moving in the right direction. Love the rocket launcher.

Thanks! I have been busy with mammoths and cavemen of late, but I have enjoyed my return to my colonial projects.   

Barry,

Did you ever pick up some Cape Buffalo?  If not, we can work something out.  I have more than I plan to use for my herd which I plan to limit to 96 (or 32 bases) - plus some dead ones.  If interested, please PM me.

Not yet. A couple of sets has been on my 'to buy' list along with a set of the Kelly Gang miniatures. I will send you a PM. Thanks.