Film alert - about to start

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Durnford did indeed have both his arms although he had lost the use of one of them, and so tucked it into the front of his tunic. Our figure was sculpted to show this. Not much more I can say on the subject really

As for the film I personally do not think that the two films can be compared. Both are good for different reasons although if I am honest I prefer Zulu. Worth noting is that the Boer wagon that gets turned over in Zulu was an original as were the cartridge boxes that are being opened in Zulu Dawn. Evidently the boxes were borrowed from a collection and trashed in good Hollywood style.    

Paul

[Notts Gamer]

But were the Martini Henry carbines used by the 24th in a couple of scenes (in Zulu Dawn) original or was the ' bolt action' rifle used by one heroic extra in the final battle scene of Zulu, original?

It could have been worse - Burt could have used Colin 'Feckin' Farrel's Oirish accent......but then again both of Burt parents were of Irish descent.

It was just Hollywood's way of showing that AWD was Irish born however he lived in Germany for some years.......

 

[THE CID]

STOP picking on good old Burt. As it happens I will be on the next series of Mastermind, answering questions on the Zulu War. I will let you know when its on.  THE CID

[Colonel Tubby]

STOP picking on good old Burt. As it happens I will be on the next series of Mastermind, answering questions on the Zulu War. I will let you know when its on.  THE CID

Good luck - don't let us know your total before hand for suspense.

First time I've seen Zulu Dawn (at 40+ that's shame on me!) and rather enjoyed it!