Xmas Colonial PRESEPE

[Shikari Sahib]

Hi friends, here in Italy is very common to arrange a Presepe( cannot found translation in English , sorry  ) for Xmas;
attached pics of my idea to do in different countries and different eras,
now is time for East Africa.
Hope you enjoy.
Piero
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa305/pieropredator/Wargame/Fotoimportate00000.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa305/pieropredator/Wargame/Fotoimportate00002.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa305/pieropredator/Wargame/Fotoimportate00003.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa305/pieropredator/Wargame/Fotoimportate00004.jpg

[sneakgun]

According to the online dictionary, a nativity scene. The pictures are great!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Shikari Sahib]

thanks for translaction, Google translator reported same name for English, a good Italian-English dictionary not have Presepe at all.
Piero

[Argonor]

Nice...

Who makes those lying camels?

[Shikari Sahib]

I don't remember, they are very old, could be Connoisseurs range.

[Argonor]

OK, thanks - I hope Artizan will be making some with and without baggage 

[thejammedgatling]

I must admit that I read the note after looking at the first pic and wondered what strange wargame I was looking at and when the peaceful village scene would erupt in warfare as a platoon of kilted highlanders led a bayonet charge.

It was not to be!

And all the better for it.

[Argonor]

I must admit that I read the note after looking at the first pic and wondered what strange wargame I was looking at and when the peaceful village scene would erupt in warfare as a platoon of kilted highlanders led a bayonet charge.

No highlanders, but a gang of bedouins will swipe in and abduct the European women for their Sheik's harem 

What a hook for a .45A rescue scenario 

[argsilverson]

Very nice figures and setting!

I can recognise Eureka and Foundry figures. What else have you used?

I must admit that I read the note after looking at the first pic and wondered what strange wargame I was looking at and when the peaceful village scene would erupt in warfare as a platoon of kilted highlanders led a bayonet charge.

No highlanders, but a gang of bedouins will swipe in and abduct the European women for their Shiek's harem 

What a hook for a .45A rescue scenario 

Nice idea!

[Shikari Sahib]

Very nice figures and setting!

I can recognise Eureka and Foundry figures. What else have you used?

I must admit that I read the note after looking at the first pic and wondered what strange wargame I was looking at and when the peaceful village scene would erupt in warfare as a platoon of kilted highlanders led a bayonet charge.

probably all on the market, Willie-Tradition, foundry,perry, Copplestone, Connoisseurs, some figures are not propably on sight
thanks for your appreciation.


No highlanders, but a gang of bedouins will swipe in and abduct the European women for their Shiek's harem 

What a hook for a .45A rescue scenario 

Nice idea!

[Gluteus Maximus]

Those are lovely pics, Piero. Very seasonal 

I don't remember, they are very old, could be Connoisseurs range.

I also have some of those from years ago and I thought you were right about them being Connoisseur, but the website doesn't list them:

http://www.bicorne.net/catalog/index.php/cPath/292_102_154_165

I then thought they may be Hinchliffe:

http://www.hinchliffe.co.uk/home.htm

but again no luck there 

This is a little annoying, as I'd like to get some more in the future 

[Shikari Sahib]

I think mine were old Connoisseurs probably a set with Egypatian camel driver, there were sets for merchant stall etc.
but I have make a research you could by from Castway arts, looks in bagage and transport range, kneeling camel.
ciao
Piero

[Argonor]

I think mine were old Connoisseurs probably a set with Egypatian camel driver, there were sets for merchant stall etc.
but I have make a research you could by from Castway arts, looks in bagage and transport range, kneeling camel.
ciao
Piero

Thanks - you just cost me my pocket money for next year 

Baggage Camels!!! Me NEEDS! 

[Shikari Sahib]

I think mine were old Connoisseurs probably a set with Egypatian camel driver, there were sets for merchant stall etc.
but I have make a research you could by from Castway arts, looks in bagage and transport range, kneeling camel.
ciao
Piero

Thanks - you just cost me my pocket money for next year 

Sorry Sir
I have increased my wargame expenses since I'm in this Forum
but I'm quiet happy too for the advice I got

Baggage Camels!!! Me NEEDS! 

[pierrebi]

according to Google translate the Italian word PRESEPIO or PRESEPE is CRIB in english and CRECHE in french. According to wikipedia "a crib is an infant bed in American English (British English: cot)".

Where are St Mary and St Joseph? I cannot see them in your picture.