Author Topic: for early 2012 a new range in 28mm Mexican revolution from Gringo40's (Read 5574 times)

gringo · « **on:** September 16, 2011, 10:27:23 PM »

Gents

alongside the Maximillian adventure but at a slower rate for early 2012 i will be

doing the Mexican Revolution in 28MM ................with all factions covered...

even Model T fords , film crews etc!!.......

all suggestions welcome........

regards

Ged

www.gringo40s.com
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Helen · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:25:51 PM »

Hi Ged,

I can't speak for the gents, but naturally you have the Osprey an another book I recommend:

"A Photo History of the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920." Written and edited by Michael Gunby. Pages of fantastic photos that would be a designers treat.

If you are looking at the US Intervention at some point may I suggest a very junior Patton with his model T Fords. I gave a speech many years ago on General patton and his exploits/tactics in Mexico using this modern transport for its time.

Interesting period and well done for this venture.

Cheers,

Helen

Gutbukkit · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:46:10 PM »

You have made me very happy with this news Ged. Look forward to seeing the goodies next year.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:41:29 AM »

Wow and thankyou! Great news. Naturally I'd like some US interventionists for 1916 and if it isn't too much' some Mexican naval cadets for Veracruz.

Galloping Major · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:00:00 PM »

Looking forward to seeing those Ged.

Cheers,

Lance

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

traveller · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:10:01 PM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on September 17, 2011, 07:41:29 AM

Wow and thankyou! Great news. Naturally I'd like some US interventionists for 1916 and if it isn't too much' some Mexican naval cadets for Veracruz.

I´ll second that. Old Glory and Brigade cover the revolution pretty well but there are a few gaps. The whole 1914 Veracruz affair is an interesting drama including the mentioned cadets, armed prison inmates, armed militia and Mexican policemen

Major Weenie · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:35:14 PM »

Ged,

Just replied over on another thread.

Don't forget about police. Sometimes with pistols, sometimes armed with rifles for their, less than effective, participation in major battles. Then there's Indians. Sometimes scouts, but the Yaqui Indians were formed into actual infantry battalions. Oh, and at one point Obregon had his Yaqui inf. strip down to loin cloths and simulate Indian War Dances to intimidate a Federale garrison. Then Obregon formed up 'Red Worker Battalions' from Mexico City. And I don't think anyone does Villistas hurling dynamite.

I'm a bit enthusiastic on the subject.

Here's a link to The Bengal Club and some possibly inspirational photos.

http://thebengalclubla.com/tbc_galleryphoto.asp

Regards,
MW

gringo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:44:19 PM »

thanks Gents and Helen the replies are inspirational........MW i had actually pencilled

in the dynamite throwing Villistas after seeing " and starring Panco Villa" the

factions invloved are amazing.........what a story!!.........keep the photo links coming

i am trawling the net as we speak for further inspiration.........now from 1836 to 1920!

regards
Ged

www.gringo40s.com

duivelindoosje · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:08:20 PM »

great news, hope you enclude the heroes of the movie" the wild bunch" ;-)

Major Weenie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2011, 08:37:17 PM »

Ged,

And don't forget the best book I've ever read on La Gran Revolucion. Here's the entry from The Bengal Club Book List.

Villa and Zapata; a History of the Mexican Revolution
(Frank McLynn)
The best book on the subject that the club has discovered so far. McLynn doesn't restrain himself in the use of adjectives for the larger than life players in this enormous upheaval, and yet his description of General Huerta as, "A villain of Elizabethan proportions" is completely accurate.

Regards,
MW

Bugsda · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:14:18 PM »

I'd like to see Fatty Arbuckle in a pie duel with Pancho Villa, it'd make a great vignette

gringo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:03:01 PM »

thanks for the comments Gents...........

MW will look this book up, nearly finished the general and the Jaguar and found that

rather good, Panco Villa and i share a passion for peanut brittle!!........

Duivelindoosje your request is firmly on board!!!

Bugsda................could always do the obligatory chuncky Mexican but may do

a very large Villiasta instead..........!!

regards Ged www.gringo40s.com

Malamute · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:50:13 PM »

As long as you do The Wild Bunch I'm in. "If they move, kill 'Em"

Oh and Don't forget The Professionals whilst we are on the subject....

HerbyF · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:20:26 PM »

I think we need to see some soliditas. The "ladies" are under represented.

Galland · « **Reply #14 on:** September 20, 2011, 11:40:35 AM »

Quote from: HerbyF on September 19, 2011, 11:20:26 PM

I think we need to see some soliditas. The "ladies" are under represented.

There are never enough chickas!

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