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Title: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Lowtardog on May 11, 2014, 06:01:02 PM
First figures now done, couple of photos a bit dodgy but really enjoyed painting these

Militia and Maori, Next some British Regulars :)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7619_zps0edd55a9.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7619_zps0edd55a9.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7621_zps9f3bf0f8.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7621_zps9f3bf0f8.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7623_zps9c658f27.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7623_zps9c658f27.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7620_zps68027b95.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7620_zps68027b95.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7622_zpsda2b714c.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7622_zpsda2b714c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: THE CID on May 11, 2014, 06:27:15 PM
Very nice, wish I could get round to painting mine. Inspired. THE CID.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: DoctorPete on May 11, 2014, 09:09:21 PM
Great work so far...a nice start!   :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Wilkins on May 11, 2014, 09:15:44 PM
Really like the skin tones on the New Zealanders! Very nice indeed
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: juergen c. olk on May 12, 2014, 05:57:12 PM
When you do nice paint jobs like that ,it makes me want to watch "Utu",again and impulse buy,darn your work.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Captain Blood on May 12, 2014, 06:00:48 PM
Great stuff Karl. You have been productive!
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Malamute on May 12, 2014, 06:12:12 PM
Lookin Good ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Arteis on May 13, 2014, 07:43:05 AM
Ka pai!  Well done!

I really like the decorative work on the Maoris' clothing.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Lowtardog on May 13, 2014, 09:05:10 AM
Many thanks all, As said really enjoyed painting these figures. I have given up on the Moko tattoos as just dont look right no matter what (linked more to my poor brushwork and the pens being harder to use than a brush)

I have enjoyed Arteis painting the designs though can be a challenge. Must say your blog and Bjeorns have kept my interest and inspired me no end :D

Being a megalomaniac when I start project (not always finish them mind you) my plans include;

50 British regulars from the 58th
20 British regulars (using Ist Corp here for a little variety from 99th)
2 10 man units of milita (sappers and those in slouch hats on order)
2 rocket tubes one Empress and the other from Perry range to be Royal Marine team
Royal Navy detachment (havent ordered the cannon as yet)
12 settler volunteers, mix of empress and Perry civilians plus the ladies fromm Empress

Maori I have 80+ maori on the lead pile to be broken down into 8 Hapu plus leaders and the cannon.

I am planning on building a Pa for the Brits to assault

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: folnjir on May 14, 2014, 06:05:22 AM
I particularly like the Maoris. Sounds like there is a lot more to come, which is great news.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Hubbynz on May 14, 2014, 11:27:21 AM
Really nice work so far, good luck with the project mate.....I gather you are a kiwi too?
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Plynkes on May 14, 2014, 11:58:33 AM
Ha, not unless they say "Why-aye, pet" down in Kiwi-land these days.  :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Lowtardog on May 14, 2014, 03:01:50 PM
Ha, not unless they say "Why-aye, pet" down in Kiwi-land these days.  :)

Rofl, Poly is right, not I am a Brit way up on Hadrians wall, though over the years been very keen on New Zealnd wars and had to bite the bullet ;D :D

There must be  Geordie Haka somewhere poly  ;D for non-brits Geordie come from the tyne and it is the dialect that sets us apart from others ;)

http://youtu.be/ogLb-ydBCV8 (http://youtu.be/ogLb-ydBCV8)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Atheling on May 16, 2014, 03:57:38 PM
Great work mon ami.....

 :-* :-* :-*

You're well ahead of me and I had my NZ Wars project planned a few years ago  lol.

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Driscoles on May 16, 2014, 04:07:46 PM
Very good.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Dr. Moebius on May 31, 2014, 10:55:15 PM
Love it!  :-*

Great project.

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: Lowtardog on June 03, 2014, 01:14:45 PM
Cheers Doc, just finishing off some Brits, a painful lesson I never learn which lsows down -painting is never start 30 figures at once ;D

even in uniforms of the same ilk I lose interest time and time again so have split them into 10 figure groups and finally got first 10 done :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go!
Post by: gringo on June 04, 2014, 09:18:30 AM
very smart Karl :D
didnt realise it was so colourfull a period

regards
Ged

www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Lowtardog on June 05, 2014, 04:34:30 PM
Cheers Gringo :)

First British, these are the 58th Black Cuffs, another 20 almost done too then next are some more Maori and 8 militia to finish my forlorn Hope ;D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/1526884_649002655176714_8796483861415523573_n_zpsb42e7d47.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/1526884_649002655176714_8796483861415523573_n_zpsb42e7d47.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Mason on June 05, 2014, 04:49:43 PM
Lovely!
 :-*

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Silent Invader on June 05, 2014, 06:00:21 PM
Great pjs Karl  8)

When do we get to see the terrain?   :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Lowtardog on June 05, 2014, 07:09:54 PM
Cheers Gents,

On terrain will be a little while need a few more figures painted. I have the foamboard and the wood for the fencing but have gotten a little waylaid with some 4 ground samurai houses ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Malamute on June 05, 2014, 09:27:47 PM
Great stuff :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: folnjir on June 06, 2014, 12:55:39 AM
They look great. Ten is a much more manageable number than thirty, I wouldn't even consider working on that many at once.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project is Go! - first British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Captain Blood on June 06, 2014, 10:12:06 AM
Looking good Karl  :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second Unit British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Lowtardog on June 08, 2014, 06:15:48 PM
Second unit done now, third almost ready too :)

I have 20 more Maori ready to paint with a few weapon swap outs for a little variety, used the GB axes to replace some clubs etc loo ok too

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7671_zps16aee11a.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7671_zps16aee11a.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7674_zpsdd8b2833.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7674_zpsdd8b2833.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second Unit British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Lowtardog on June 08, 2014, 06:25:25 PM
Quite a good read, fictional takes you through the 1839-1880s through eyes of a settler, quite balanced and not often you can find fiction on the subject and £3.49 on kindle would be rude not to :D

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maori-Alan-Dean-Foster-ebook/dp/B00DS9CR1K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1402248223&sr=8-5&keywords=maori
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second Unit British Black Cuffs painted
Post by: Paleskin on June 08, 2014, 08:01:08 PM
Looking good mate,think they will look excellent in them samurai houses! ;)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Lowtardog on June 08, 2014, 11:21:46 PM
Lol ;D

Third Unit painted and based, next 20 Maori :)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7679_zps4b90b2e9.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7679_zps4b90b2e9.jpg.html)




Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: syrinx0 on June 08, 2014, 11:29:18 PM
Painting large units can really drag on...   lol  Looks like you are closing in on the finish though. Great looking units.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Lowtardog on June 09, 2014, 12:52:11 PM
Painting large units can really drag on...   lol  Looks like you are closing in on the finish though. Great looking units.

Still 20 more of the british to do and another 20 from 1st Corps for a bit of variety ;D but learnt lesson, no more than 10 at a time :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on June 09, 2014, 04:17:57 PM
 :-* Excellent job sir.

Also a brilliant example of a meglamaniac at work  lol
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Captain Blood on June 09, 2014, 05:38:49 PM
Dear God, you are a painting machine, man!  ;)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Lowtardog on June 09, 2014, 07:41:47 PM
Many thanks Gents, the megalomania hasn`t held sway for many an age, time to let the urge dictate  ;D. Cap`n , taken a while for these but managed to finish them all off in short time, thanks in no small part to the bad weather lol
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Atheling on June 10, 2014, 09:47:06 AM
Many thanks Gents, the megalomania hasn`t held sway for many an age, time to let the urge dictate  ;D. Cap`n , taken a while for these but managed to finish them all off in short time, thanks in no small part to the bad weather lol

We're in Geordie land mon ami- the weather is always bad! So, you may well ask, what is my excuse?  lol

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Lowtardog on June 10, 2014, 10:15:29 AM
We're in Geordie land mon ami- the weather is always bad! So, you may well ask, what is my excuse?  lol

Darrell.

Very true Darrell  :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Atheling on June 10, 2014, 12:27:23 PM
Very true Darrell  :D


On both counts?  lol

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Lowtardog on June 10, 2014, 12:55:42 PM


On both counts?  lol

Darrell.

I wouldn`t like to say on the former point ;) ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Second and Third Unit British Black Cuffs
Post by: Atheling on June 10, 2014, 01:32:39 PM
I wouldn`t like to say on the former point ;) ;D

 :D

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Lowtardog on June 10, 2014, 10:16:20 PM
While waiting for the oil wash to dry on the Maori flesh thought I would map out the Maori Pa. I think it shoud work but the proof will be in the pudding. But think it should shape up ok ;D

Poor piccy owing to being in the garage, insulation foam is about 4ft by 2.5ft :D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7683_zps49d061fe.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7683_zps49d061fe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Atheling on June 10, 2014, 10:20:52 PM
While waiting for the oil wash to dry on the Maori flesh thought I would map out the Maori Pa. I think it shoud work but the proof will be in the pudding. But think it should shape up ok ;D

Poor piccy owing to being in the garage, insulation foam is about 4ft by 2.5ft :D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7683_zps49d061fe.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7683_zps49d061fe.jpg.html)

It's OK, you can make out the basic plan.

BTW, are you going to be at the Durham show this weekend? I'll be there, probably hovering between Dave T's stand and the game put on by the Grimsby chaps.

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Lowtardog on June 11, 2014, 09:41:39 AM
I think I am popping along with Paleskin as we are only in North Shields :)

Having looked at the plan this morning I may pull it back form the edges as want to taper them and think got a little carried away so would leave one hell of an escarpment as it is :)
cheers

Karl
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Atheling on June 11, 2014, 09:55:56 AM
I think I am popping along with Paleskin as we are only in North Shields :)

Having looked at the plan this morning I may pull it back form the edges as want to taper them and think got a little carried away so would leave one hell of an escarpment as it is :)
cheers

Karl

If I may be so bold as to say that it would be great as a centre piece on the tabletop so don't scale it back too much,  would be my advice anyway  :).

See you at the show..... I look like the pic at the bottom of this post- try not to laugh- I'm being brave!

Darrell.

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Lowtardog on June 11, 2014, 02:14:06 PM
I will keep an eye out, Paleskin and I look like Ant and Dec...only much much older  ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Atheling on June 11, 2014, 02:47:03 PM
I will keep an eye out, Paleskin and I look like Ant and Dec...only much much older  ;D

Ant and Dec??  o_o ??? ???

Darrell.

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Lowtardog on June 11, 2014, 03:14:54 PM
Ant and Dec??  o_o ??? ???

Darrell.



Or Laurel and Hardy  ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Maori Pa Planned out!
Post by: Atheling on June 11, 2014, 03:30:03 PM
Or Laurel and Hardy  ;D

Marx Bro's?  :D

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 19, 2014, 11:05:03 PM
20 more Moari painted with 45 complete so far, 33 British regulars and 12 Milita

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7696_zps300473a4.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7696_zps300473a4.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7694_zps730f6c8b.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7694_zps730f6c8b.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7693_zpsa113b6bf.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7693_zpsa113b6bf.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7697_zps0ec77586.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7697_zps0ec77586.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7688_zps2ac9ce88.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7688_zps2ac9ce88.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7691_zpsa3f86a9f.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7691_zpsa3f86a9f.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7690_zpsdd909997.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7690_zpsdd909997.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7689_zps20c0e891.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7689_zps20c0e891.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 19, 2014, 11:06:37 PM
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7685_zps9b2972ac.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7685_zps9b2972ac.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7687_zpsfbd0bcf5.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7687_zpsfbd0bcf5.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7686_zpsba64e403.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7686_zpsba64e403.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7688_zps6243c0a7.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7688_zps6243c0a7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Mason on June 19, 2014, 11:50:16 PM
Impressive!
 8) :-* 8)

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Plynkes on June 20, 2014, 12:06:06 AM
It's all really starting to come together now, isn't it?

Seeing them painted up makes me want to get a couple of these. Only ever painted 15mm Maoris, so I'd like to try my hand at the big ones.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Atheling on June 20, 2014, 04:33:39 AM
It's all really starting to come together now, isn't it?

It certainly is!  :-* :-* :-*

Great to meet you the other day at the Durham Show Karl  8).

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Arteis on June 20, 2014, 06:55:02 AM
That is fantastic work!  They look superb.  Kapai!

Roly
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 20, 2014, 09:22:05 AM
Cheers gents,

I have had an odd false start but now into the swing of things, I had to abandon my Moko tattoos simply through lack of skills but dont think they suffer too much.

They are lovely figures and Poly I would certainly advise getting the odd pack to have a bash play with :)

I still have another 40 or so Maori to go so am thinking about a few trade shawls and have a go at more weapon sap outs, the axes were very easy to do and look pretty good to add variety over the range.

Darrel, sorry about catching you mid Sarnie and also in the middle of a lead deal ;)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Captain Blood on June 20, 2014, 09:30:25 AM
Impressive. You are not hanging around with this one are you?  8)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 20, 2014, 09:33:05 AM
Impressive. You are not hanging around with this one are you?  8)

Really loving it, I have a pile of lead but for once not seeing it as a pile of lead ;D more a list of targets to work through each forming a unit, scenario in my head, quite enthusing :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 20, 2014, 09:34:41 AM
BOOK ALERT

Saw this on ebay, cheap (at present) copy of to face the daring Maori, a cracking read of the Flagstaff war from diaries and reports, a real page turner for the period. My copy cost £20 so you can see the deal  ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/To-Face-the-Daring-Maoris-by-Michael-Barthorp-Hardback-1979-/331237163588?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item4d1f460244#ht_57wt_1192
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Arteis on June 20, 2014, 10:06:36 AM
That book is thoroughly recommended, and is probably one of the best reads for anyone doing this period. 
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Lowtardog on June 20, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
That book is thoroughly recommended, and is probably one of the best reads for anyone doing this period. 

While I have you ;D I know the unfiorm for Marines was similar to the Brits but was wondering if the Perry BAL range in forage caps or those with small peaks may double up?

I cannot for the life of me find any reference to their uniform in pictures?
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project 20 Maori Painted & tally so far
Post by: Atheling on June 21, 2014, 05:17:29 AM
Darrel, sorry about catching you mid Sarnie and also in the middle of a lead deal ;)

That 'sarnie' was like eating through ten sheets of cardboard!  lol

The NWF miniatures made up for that  :D.

Sorry I wasn't able to talk more but three folk that I was supposed to meet from various fora turned up all at once!!  :o :D

Nice to meet you anyway, I know who to look out for now  :D :D

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Lowtardog on June 30, 2014, 10:08:54 PM
Militia unit finished, painted the 4 newer in slouch hats and the pioneers

Buildings are Pegasus with 4 ground shingle, pinched from Arteis, useful models for my FIW project too :D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7720_zps7e1ec890.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7720_zps7e1ec890.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7718_zps55f36a23.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7718_zps55f36a23.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_7727_zps430c07f8.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_7727_zps430c07f8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Marine0846 on July 01, 2014, 01:34:29 AM
Great project.
Glad to see you finished it.
Or as with most gamers do we ever really finish? lol
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: redzed on July 01, 2014, 02:12:22 AM
some great stuff there mate :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Atheling on July 01, 2014, 10:09:07 AM
Looking great Karl  :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Paleskin on July 03, 2014, 02:09:32 AM
Need to get these on the table when you get back mate and get a game in with them.

Which part of middle earth were they from again? ??? :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Lowtardog on July 10, 2014, 12:35:31 PM
Maybe over the weekend as Carol hjas her aunt staying for the funeral and dont really need a while weekend listening to family history ;D especially adter funeral tomorrow will be burnt out by it
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Lowtardog on July 17, 2014, 04:25:09 PM
Wondering if these heads would do as Forage caps for British in Maori Wars?

http://store.warlordgames.com/products/great-scot-tamn-o-shanter-figure-heads-24/
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project Militia Finally finished, + New Buildings
Post by: Atheling on July 17, 2014, 05:02:25 PM
Lovely work Karl  :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game - Pre Start Setup 14.10.2014
Post by: Lowtardog on October 14, 2014, 09:56:21 PM
This is the game set up for Saturday, finally enough to run a game at Paleskin`s Boudoir  ;D

Maori attack on Settler farms which are protected by nearby Militia garrison, can they hold the fort whilst sending for help to the old Black Cuffs!!!!!

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/10177236_716339318459002_858675047604745055_n_zps79e18c86.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/10177236_716339318459002_858675047604745055_n_zps79e18c86.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/10514573_716339111792356_445127342351125688_n_zpse630f72b.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/10514573_716339111792356_445127342351125688_n_zpse630f72b.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/10711079_716339298459004_987480485540872876_n_zps90f0570c.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/10711079_716339298459004_987480485540872876_n_zps90f0570c.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/1654371_716339325125668_898474561748498610_n_zpsb37a68a3.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/1654371_716339325125668_898474561748498610_n_zpsb37a68a3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: Kommando_J on October 26, 2014, 01:00:22 AM
Do I spy some 1st corps?
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: Lowtardog on October 26, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
Do I spy some 1st corps?

You do, I picked up around 50 of their Cape wars range and hae been converting them with head swaps. To officer in shirt sleeves is perfect as a militia officer in his pork pie hat  :D the other has a perry carlist head chop and is a subaltern :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: Kommando_J on October 26, 2014, 12:40:55 PM
How do they stack scale wise against the empress stuff? I heard it's a bit small which is a shame as the command officers are especially good.

Also funnily enough i've had a similar thought for the militia officer, even using that miniature from 1st corps after reading a  series of colonial battle articles in Wargames illustrated, always though the militia need their own command set in more casual clothes.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: Lowtardog on October 26, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
They are smaller, but I am keeping them in separate units. I have used Tam Oshanter heads on the 1st corps minis which actually make them fit a little better too

will try and get a photo up so you can see what I mean
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: gringo on October 27, 2014, 01:38:50 PM
top work Karl! :D

regards
Ged

www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars Project First Game -FIRST GAME 18TH SET UP PICS P5
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on October 27, 2014, 03:29:54 PM
 :-*

It just keeps growing  :o
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Lowtardog on January 25, 2015, 08:31:44 PM
Maori Warband finished all bar the artillery piece which will be left until I build the Pa ;D

Here they are, now painting Royal Navy

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8414_zpsaafhkpfv.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8414_zpsaafhkpfv.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8399_zpslyt5mlll.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8399_zpslyt5mlll.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2178_zpsm4m8ywzl.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2178_zpsm4m8ywzl.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2180_zpsfidejhek.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2180_zpsfidejhek.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2177_zpszygqjqts.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2177_zpszygqjqts.jpg.html)



(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8401_zpsvaswvthb.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8401_zpsvaswvthb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Constable Bertrand on January 25, 2015, 09:24:24 PM
Cracking hoard of moo-ree Lowtar. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Marine0846 on January 25, 2015, 10:50:01 PM
Excellent group of figures.
Always great to finish up all the figures.
 I sure you have some great games.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: folnjir on January 26, 2015, 01:27:43 PM
What a brilliant effort
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Mason on January 26, 2015, 01:43:27 PM
What a cracking, imposing looking force.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Plynkes on January 26, 2015, 02:08:20 PM
Most impressive.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Captain Blood on January 26, 2015, 05:16:30 PM
That lot must have kept you busy Karl  ;)
They look great.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: 3 fingers on January 26, 2015, 05:45:16 PM
Those are beautiful,and have given me some inspiration.i may have missed it but who makes the Maori miniatures ?
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Matakakea on January 26, 2015, 05:51:58 PM
They're by Empress.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: 3 fingers on January 26, 2015, 06:33:32 PM
Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Lowtardog on January 27, 2015, 07:47:11 AM
Many thanks gents, I enjoyed painting these. Patterns on skirts were a little challenging to get variety but not overly so.


I had fun with some head and weapon swaps which were very easy on these but must admit the last 16 were a real chore. Saturday sees the whole Hapu in battle ;Dk
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: carlos marighela on January 27, 2015, 07:49:46 AM
Excellent little army there. Very nice work.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: redzed on January 27, 2015, 12:05:33 PM
ubertastical  and +1 for an unusual subject :D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Atheling on January 28, 2015, 05:44:46 PM
Maori Warband finished all bar the artillery piece which will be left until I build the Pa ;D

Here they are, now painting Royal Navy

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8414_zpsaafhkpfv.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8414_zpsaafhkpfv.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8399_zpslyt5mlll.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8399_zpslyt5mlll.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2178_zpsm4m8ywzl.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2178_zpsm4m8ywzl.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2180_zpsfidejhek.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2180_zpsfidejhek.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_2177_zpszygqjqts.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_2177_zpszygqjqts.jpg.html)



(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8401_zpsvaswvthb.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8401_zpsvaswvthb.jpg.html)

Wow! That's a lot of Maori!!!

And there was me thinking that I could convert the 1840's range to be more 1860's to go with the Perry BIF stuff!! Maybe later.......

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Brian Smaller on January 29, 2015, 02:20:06 AM
They look like some of my relatives.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Silent Invader on January 29, 2015, 07:16:00 AM
Great work Karl - most impressed  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: cdm on January 29, 2015, 08:44:45 AM
Well done, now don't go selling this collection off ;)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Lowtardog on January 29, 2015, 12:02:36 PM
Well done, now don't go selling this collection off ;)

Many thanks, I wont promise ;D
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Sunjester on January 29, 2015, 11:14:56 PM
There look fantastic, nice job Karl.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Arteis on January 31, 2015, 08:07:35 AM
Ka pai!  Fantastic.  That looks really impressive.

As for pa, are you aware of the 3D printable files of pa fencing being produced by Printable Scenery?

(https://arteis.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/img_3510_a.jpg)

They'll be perfect for your force.  And it is a growing range.  Though of course you'll need access to a 3D printer to print them out from the files.

Cheers

Roly
 
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Atheling on January 31, 2015, 11:59:57 AM
Ka pai!  Fantastic.  That looks really impressive.

As for pa, are you aware of the 3D printable files of pa fencing being produced by Printable Scenery?

(https://arteis.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/img_3510_a.jpg)

They'll be perfect for your force.  And it is a growing range.  Though of course you'll need access to a 3D printer to print them out from the files.

Cheers

Roly
 

The Pa looks amazing...... I wonder how much it would cost in the UK to get one printed out?

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: nervisfr on January 31, 2015, 03:14:40 PM
Wouah !
Too great. Excellent paintwork and basing

i' still hate you.
 >:(

i don't want to give up !

I have too many project in the way to add that one to the lot ......
 o_o

Cheers
Eric

Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: steders on February 24, 2015, 08:07:21 AM
Nice brushwork Karl, I feel another game coming on
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - Maori Waband Finished! 112 figures, thank God
Post by: Bowman on March 03, 2015, 03:20:14 AM
Hi Karl,

I'm a bit late to the party but these are wonderful looking figures. Excellent brushwork!
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Lowtardog on August 03, 2015, 10:43:30 AM
Newly painted over holiday my naval landing party. getting towards the end of the project, only 50 infantry and some artillery to go...though couldnt help but get a dozen brits from Perry Carlist war Range to use as Marines :)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8642_zpsqq37sxmf.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8642_zpsqq37sxmf.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8641_zpsfi8qnxes.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8641_zpsfi8qnxes.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8640_zpsuitynf1e.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8640_zpsuitynf1e.jpg.html)

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u94/Lowtardog/IMG_8639_zpscm1kmizl.jpg) (http://s166.photobucket.com/user/Lowtardog/media/IMG_8639_zpscm1kmizl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Malamute on August 03, 2015, 10:53:08 AM
Nice one Karl. Thats quite a hawl you have painted so far. :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Atheling on August 03, 2015, 11:04:18 AM
Great stuff mate-  :-* :-* :-* :-*

I still haven't managed to find the time to get into the NZ Wars...... one day!

Darrell.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Captain Blood on August 03, 2015, 01:35:05 PM
Nice work Karl.
They're great figures aren't they? Oozing Jolly Jack Tar character  :)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Lowtardog on August 03, 2015, 03:18:42 PM
Nice work Karl.
They're great figures aren't they? Oozing Jolly Jack Tar character  :)

They are lovely and nice and easy to paint. I have the cannon and rocket crews and they are beauties too, some could be used as generic Tars with no weapons, I think they should package them separately as they could be used for other periods or as ships crew
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Silent Invader on August 03, 2015, 03:42:40 PM
More great progress  8)
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: Marine0846 on August 03, 2015, 04:34:21 PM
Fine looking figures.
Love the look.
Title: Re: Lowtardog`s New Zealand Wars - NEW Naval Landing Party Finished!
Post by: marianas_gamer on August 03, 2015, 08:29:01 PM
I like 'em!
LB