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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Remington on May 20, 2012, 08:54:50 PM

Title: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: Remington on May 20, 2012, 08:54:50 PM: Hello everyone,

well, our gaming group decided to get a bit more serious with our pulp-y African campaign. For that reason we've now set up a blog for our Adventures in Gumba.

Gumba is a fictitious part of East Africa that harbours a growing British force, who have decided to establish a colony there. Based in the port of Mbambo, they are unaware yet of a growing Gumbanese freedom movement, the invading warriors of the Goa-Goa tribe, a ruthless Zanzibari slaver and the growing interest of the German Kaiser. Amongst that turmoil, a Belgian expedition sets off to discover remains of old civilizations and whatever else might tickle their fancy.

More adventures in Gumba:

http://adventuresingumba.blogspot.de/

Although still in German, I am planing to translate the first entries soon and hopefully we can continue bilingually, so everyone can have a laugh.

The first faction has already been presented; meet the "Expédition scientifique de Gumba" of Professor Henri van Laakdikten, archaeologist, ethnologist and historian in the service of King Leopold of Belgium. Starting from the small northern port town of Gabamba, Henri and his wife Bernadette are looking for traces of forgotten and mysterious civilizations.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fzPw_AzE_qw/T7kdZXOmm1I/AAAAAAAAAAU/xVP-FLWft64/s640/Belgier_Kommando.jpg)

More to come soon.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: aggro84 on May 20, 2012, 09:07:31 PM: Very nice! :-*

I can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Svennn on May 20, 2012, 09:14:19 PM: Lovely disparate but cohesive little group. The village looks very effective too.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: argsilverson on May 20, 2012, 09:41:15 PM: Lovely work

Interesting start, can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on May 20, 2012, 10:11:12 PM: Thanks fellas! By the way... just to clarify, I didn't paint these cool minis. They were painted by our buddy Ben.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: magokiron on May 20, 2012, 11:50:32 PM: Looking good!

It seems your fictional country has a lot os political and strategical turmoil to have your heros VERY BUSY for the entire campaing.

Hope to hear more soon.

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Marine0846 on May 21, 2012, 02:12:59 AM: A very fine set of figures.
Look forward to reading what happens.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Traveler Man on May 21, 2012, 04:21:12 AM: A cracking little band! :-* I'm looking forward to the Gumba narrative.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on May 22, 2012, 10:29:40 AM: Hey everyone,

the posts so far are now bilignual. We'll try to present all future posts in English and German if possible.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Marine0846 on May 23, 2012, 04:05:49 AM: A very interesting map on your blog.
May I ask what game it came from?
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on May 23, 2012, 06:37:41 AM: Thank, Marine0846. It didn't come from a game, I designed it. It's an actual part of the African coastline that I took from a vector file I found on the net, completely changed the scale, tilted it slightly and then created all map features using free Photoshop brushes also found on the internet. If I remember correctly this is the coastline directly south of Mafia island, south of Zanzibar.

If someone has a good look at the map, then they'll realise that the scale of things doesn't really make much sense, but I think it'll do for our little game. We are still thinking how features on the map like villages should affect our campaign and eventual point gains.
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Post by: Driscoles on May 23, 2012, 06:40:04 AM: very nice looking and very interesting topic.
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Post by: Big Martin on May 23, 2012, 01:15:41 PM: Looks like a brilliant start. Can't wait to read more.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: pierrebi on May 23, 2012, 03:56:03 PM: Quote from: Remington on May 20, 2012, 08:54:50 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fzPw_AzE_qw/T7kdZXOmm1I/AAAAAAAAAAU/xVP-FLWft64/s640/Belgier_Kommando.jpg)

very nice, much compliment!
can you tell me who makes the lady miniature in the picture?
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Turbo-Ben on May 23, 2012, 05:59:16 PM: Quote from: pierrebi on May 23, 2012, 03:56:03 PM
very nice, much compliment!
can you tell me who makes the lady miniature in the picture?

Im sorry, but I cant. She might be fron foundry.
I bought her at a show and she was kind of naked, if you understand! ;)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Johnny Boy on May 23, 2012, 06:29:20 PM: Can't see for the Elephant Gun Barrel but if the Lady is holding a cup of tea then it's the Foundry, any help?
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on May 23, 2012, 06:46:14 PM: She is from Foundry. She's called Elly McCabe from OW3 Characters 1 (according to the old Victoriana Catalogue). She seems to be OOP though.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: FifteensAway on May 24, 2012, 05:28:23 AM: Outofgesightnext! (Say, how's my German?) Really, this is the sort of stuff that brings me to LAF. More. Soon. Regularly. :-*
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Fanis on May 24, 2012, 09:39:34 AM: Top stuff mate!!! Thanks for posting these; I enjoyed them lots!
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on May 24, 2012, 09:58:59 AM: Thank you, guys.

David just presented his German forces. Although the German faction had requested not to translate their description, we decided to ignore them. This is still Her Majesty's colony and will remain so till the end of times! Her Majesty's subjects, be it Englishmen or Gumbanese, will never be forced to speak German!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n3XvO3zjrBE/T71Uz3lZJSI/AAAAAAAAAAg/8qvS3NIwccY/s640/Deutsche.jpg)

Translated from the Ellenberger Anzeiger:

The German Kaiser issued an expedition to Gumba under the leadership of Generalfeldmarshal Alfons von Ellenberg. It's purpose it to secure a safe harbour for the German Navy and German trading vessels, civilise the savages of Gumba according to German standards and, last but not least, to satisfy the need of the German people for German Bananas.

After landing in Sumbadu and establishing the Headquarters there, the expedition is to get an overview of the Gumbanese countryside. An inch by inch civilisation process is to take place immediately after that in order to motivate the native workforce to act according to their best interest and the interests of the German Kaiserreich.

Besides some German troops accompanying him, Alfons von Ellenberg has recruited native Askari soldiers to support him on his mission.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Marine0846 on May 25, 2012, 03:24:54 AM: Boy, those damn Germans, ;)
how dare they trespass Her Majesty's lands.
Oh, good looking Germans.
More pics of them, please.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Turbo-Ben on May 25, 2012, 06:12:31 PM: I think there will be a battle report with both the germans and belgians involved soon.
I will play a game against my brother early next week and I hope we can take some pics. ;)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: nils on May 25, 2012, 07:36:27 PM: well abdul al hazred is pleast to se the progress
now outseit of afrika i have to atend famili buisnes in ibiza so no painting and not mutch internet 20 min for 2 euros
i long to com back
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: Remington on July 02, 2012, 01:58:17 PM: My first Sikhs are now done. Finally had some time to paint and I am happy with them. :) I am now a big fan of the Foundry Eastern Skin triad. Although I gave them a reddish wash at the end to make the colour a bit more lively.

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/Sikhs.jpg)

If you want to know more about them and their role in Gumbaland, don't hesitate to visit our Club's blog: Adventures in Gumba (http://adventuresingumba.blogspot.de/)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Hammers on July 02, 2012, 02:02:57 PM: Sweet. I really dig those oversized turbans the Foundry colonial sikhs wear.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Remington on July 02, 2012, 02:04:28 PM: Quote from: Hammers on July 02, 2012, 02:02:57 PM
Sweet. I really dig those oversized turbans the Foundry colonial sikhs wear.

Thanks! :) And they basically paint themselves.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: guitarheroandy on July 02, 2012, 07:53:13 PM: Fabulous painting on those Sikhs...!!
Those models are so good aren't they? I've just dipped a bunch of 'em and they even look good without the extra highlight I always apply after dipping!!
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: aggro84 on July 03, 2012, 03:19:25 AM: Those Sikhs look great. Wonderful miniatures and paintjobs! :-*
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba!
Post by: H.M.Stanley on July 03, 2012, 07:10:19 AM: Quote from: Remington on July 02, 2012, 01:58:17 PM
My first Sikhs are now done. Finally had some time to paint and I am happy with them. :) I am now a big fan of the Foundry Eastern Skin triad. Although I gave them a reddish wash at the end to make the colour a bit more lively.

(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/Sikhs.jpg)

If you want to know more about them and their role in Gumbaland, don't hesitate to visit our Club's blog: Adventures in Gumba (http://adventuresingumba.blogspot.de/)

WoW!!

And you've given me ideas as i can put out both German and British/Sikhs in Colonials :D
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Remington on July 03, 2012, 08:23:32 AM: Thank you for your kind words, guys! The miniatures are great indeed, although Foundry has let their molds deteriorate. Thankfully that's only really visible around their water-canteen.

@H.M.Stanley

Do you mean my use of German Askari for my Brits? :D Well, this is only a temporary solution as I will be painting more Askari that would suit my faction a bit better. I had once started a German force for an older campaign, but somehow I ended up with the British. :) Not that I am complaining... The Sikhs are ridiculously versatile after all.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: H.M.Stanley on July 03, 2012, 11:51:55 AM: Not at all chap ...

I have Colonial Germans and a separate NWF British/Sikh force that may be posted to Africa ... :D
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Galloping Major on July 03, 2012, 09:05:14 PM: Lovely stuff, can't think how I didn't find this thread before now 8)

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Remington on July 03, 2012, 10:52:36 PM: Thank you, Major.

Make sure to tune in towards the weekend, as the infamous Abdul Al Hazred, allegedly an Arab slaver, will make an appearance.

By the way, here is the text I posted with my Sikhs on our blog (for the ones too lazy to click on the link ;) ):

It was under the orders of her Majesty Queen Victoria, that Sir Montgomery Hercules Wennthrop, 2nd Baron Wennthrop of Tittleby (also known as Greek-o, due to his middle name) came to Gumba. His mission is to establish and organise the colony of British Gumbaland.

Mbambo, the largest natural port in Gumbaland, seemed like the best solution to establish a base of operations for the British. An active merchant port between Gumba and the Sultan of Zanzibar already, it provides the necessary resources for the planned expansion westwards.

The first Sikhs, coming in from Sudan, have already disembarked and are ready to defend Queen and Country.

A bunch of Askari were recruited in Mbambo as well. Their uniforms, being shipped aboard the HMS Serendipity, were sadly lost when the Serendipity was attacked by pirates. Till new uniforms are shipped to Mbambo, the Askari have been clothed in German uniforms found in a deserted Banana plantation.

Gumba will be civilised; it is Baron Wennthrop's certainty. And given that, ruthless slavers and unruly, uncivilised natives have to be subdued. In the name of the Queen and in the name of God. The Belgian expedition, which is partly funded by the London Museum, is given freedom of movement till then and kept under close supervision. For now Professor van Laakdikten may indulge himself in his delusions of grandeur. The Germans seem to be aiming for the same territories as the British, but Baron Wennthrop is certain that a diplomatic solution can be found amongst "cousins". And those who oppose him will meet his trusted Sikh, resilient Askari and Major Horrace Cope.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Driscoles on July 05, 2012, 09:08:09 AM: Those Sikhs look great !
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 05, 2012, 11:40:18 AM: Quote from: Driscoles on July 05, 2012, 09:08:09 AM
Those Sikhs look great !

Sure do!
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (First Sikhs on page 2)
Post by: Remington on July 08, 2012, 08:35:54 PM: (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0yPuN-70qQs/T_nd3vIp5LI/AAAAAAAAAmA/d1CY-Uc7070/s320/IMG_1906.JPG)
Abdul al Hazred with his trusted Winchester in front of his Tembe

"About Abdul Al Hazred" by Lughrad Heiping

I can safely claim to have known Abdul Al Hazred, or "The Prophet" as he's known in some parts of Gumbaland, longer and better than any other European in Africa.
Often people have claimed that he is a slaver and a heinous murderer, but these are but malignant characters.
Has anyone ever wondered why there hasn't been a sighting of a slaver caravan around the large ports lately? Even before the British and Germans had arrived and taken over the most important ports, a complete stop in slave trading had taken place in central Gumba.
It is Abdul and his followers that we should be grateful to for such joyous discoveries.
The Reader might wonder why an Arab of all people would accomplish such an act. Arabs are known to be ruthless businessmen after all. Well, I say to such people, because Abdul is a generous philanthropist as a true follower of his faith should be.
Abdul is of the opinion that his Holy Book forbids a true follower of God to enslave other people. Besides he's been witness to many a crime committed by unscrupulous slavers.It was during a slaver run that his beloved uncle was killed and he was torn from his life into the existence as a slave. Allah be praised that he managed to escape.
His cries in the Court of the Sultan of Zanzibar (to which he has family ties) to abolish slavery, were sadly ignored in favour of profit.
Al Hazred has taken it upon his shoulders to end the carriers of such rogues since and to establish a true State of God in the Heart of Gumbaland.
Like-minded people from all around Africa and India are flocking to Abdul and wish to support his noble mission.
I myself have been overjoyed to have contributed to his goal, even if my commitment is nearly always faced with scorn and lack of understanding by my fellow countrymen.

Allah is great!
Yours respectfully,

L. Heiping

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8mWihhsArNs/T_ndwSIBCeI/AAAAAAAAAl4/AC59-hHxxpI/s320/IMG_1903.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aGGRswMBIc/T_neDKC2QVI/AAAAAAAAAmI/x90rj3v58HA/s320/IMG_1907.JPG),

Please visit Adventures in Gumba (http://adventuresingumba.blogspot.de/) for larger pictures. Next time I'll use photobucket again.
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: Traveler Man on July 08, 2012, 09:01:53 PM: Nice eye-candy figures there! I like the tembe, too. :)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: Turbo-Ben on October 20, 2012, 08:25:48 PM: We have some new pics on our blog that Tankred from Spieltrieb Frankfurt took on the BeST in Berlin.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e4pxLm6XUGU/UIL42SxQyjI/AAAAAAAAADI/rMJyNO9yIno/s1600/tankred_BeST_2012_26.jpg)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: marianas_gamer on October 21, 2012, 12:39:09 AM: I always look forward to this thread...and now with Cthulu?!? :-*
LB
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: Turbo-Ben on February 08, 2014, 05:05:58 PM: We haven't done much related to Gumbaland in the last couple of months, that had to do mainly with our con but also with me loosing the password for our blog ::)

But as we're going to play another DA game next week and I'm trying to improve my photo-skills I took a pic of my newly finished Askaris.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wD-ryIUGnVo/UvPlymOfgHI/AAAAAAAACgg/3vQ2yVPBCZw/w958-h573-no/IMAG2858.jpg)
Title: Re: Adventures in Gumba! (with a ruthless slaver on page 3)
Post by: Driscoles on February 08, 2014, 08:00:33 PM: Looks good