Anglo Boer War 1899 - 1902 (2 Viewers)

Artillery_crazy said:
Hi Martyn,
How did you get the miniature maps? Any idea as to how can I get them also?
Cheers
Luiz
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Hi Luiz

Glad you liked the maps :salute::

I did a search on Google for 19th Century maps, relevant to the campaigns I am interested in, once I found a map I saved it to my computer. When I went to print the map I reduced the size to around 3 or 4 cm x 2 cm and that is basically how I did it. I have sent you a PM

Cheers

Martyn
 
Here is a different version of the Tonga wagon, this is horse drawn and is based on a photograph from volume 2 of the Anglo Boer War history "After Pretoria, the Guerilla War" published in 1902











Ambulance driver - Little Legion
Stretcher bearer seated at the rear - Dorset
Ambulance - Adapted from a horse and cart found on Ebay:wink2:
First Aid boxes - Little Legion

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Martyn, having had the privilege of getting a sneak peek at this project I have to say what a great job you did at refinishing the horse and wagon and turning them into this most excellent Tonga Wagon set. Well done!!

{bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

B.:salute::

GICOP said:
Here is a different version of the Tonga wagon, this is horse drawn and is based on a photograph from volume 2 of the Anglo Boer War history "After Pretoria, the Guerilla War" published in 1902



Ambulance driver - Little Legion
Stretcher bearer seated at the rear - Dorset
Ambulance - Adapted from a horse and cart found on Ebay:wink2:
First Aid boxes - Little Legion

Cheers

Martyn:)
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Buster said:
Martyn, having had the privilege of getting a sneak peek at this project I have to say what a great job you did at refinishing the horse and wagon and turning them into this most excellent Tonga Wagon set. Well done!!

{bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

B.:salute::
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Many thanks Buster, glad you like the set :salute::

Should have a couple of new figures to pick up from Mike in March :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
March 1901 - Camels Carrying Mails.







Camels - Little Legion

Postman - Trophy of Wales

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Ah, that brings back memories of possibly my first Trophy purchase, at the tender age of approximately fourteen.
A 4.7inch Naval gun with Royal Navy crew in sennet hats - The early one, before they added the sandbagged emplacement - I'm sure it's already appeared somewhere in this excellent thread.

My taste in model styles has evolved, but I still have a soft spot for Boer War era artillery, which is an interesting mash-up of improvised naval mounts, new French/German products, and old British BL pieces having their last gasp before the QF era takes hold. I put it on a parr with ACW for the sheer variety of manufacturers and technologies being deployed, which makes for great conversation pieces.

I'm now looking for a definitive model of the 4.7inch Naval gun, and would be interested to see pics of ones in other people's collections before committing to the hunt for one manufacturer's : I have the Trophy one mentioned (which is very austere with it's lack of detail) and late Britains toy one (minus its shield, which I've never seen evidence of in service!), but I know there are others and would like a closer look at them, preferably in a gloss finish for direct comparison, but I'm happy to see any and all.

Dave Love's old Mountford range (long since sold on and now seemingly in the wilderness) had a nice grouping, Graham Petite's Toy Army Workshop had the tall version on a converted 40-pounder RML carriage (again, languishing in the wilderness, this time in the Southern hemisphere) and of course Tradition of London had the full 16 oxen team, which made it the most expensive item in their catalogue before it was discontinued. Particularly interested in the Tradition one, as I've always liked David Scheinmann's figures.

Hope there are those out there who can oblige - Look forward to seeing the online artillery park grow!

Best wishes,
InterWar
 
InterWar said:
Ah, that brings back memories of possibly my first Trophy purchase, at the tender age of approximately fourteen.
A 4.7inch Naval gun with Royal Navy crew in sennet hats - The early one, before they added the sandbagged emplacement - I'm sure it's already appeared somewhere in this excellent thread.

My taste in model styles has evolved, but I still have a soft spot for Boer War era artillery, which is an interesting mash-up of improvised naval mounts, new French/German products, and old British BL pieces having their last gasp before the QF era takes hold. I put it on a parr with ACW for the sheer variety of manufacturers and technologies being deployed, which makes for great conversation pieces.

I'm now looking for a definitive model of the 4.7inch Naval gun, and would be interested to see pics of ones in other people's collections before committing to the hunt for one manufacturer's : I have the Trophy one mentioned (which is very austere with it's lack of detail) and late Britains toy one (minus its shield, which I've never seen evidence of in service!), but I know there are others and would like a closer look at them, preferably in a gloss finish for direct comparison, but I'm happy to see any and all.

Dave Love's old Mountford range (long since sold on and now seemingly in the wilderness) had a nice grouping, Graham Petite's Toy Army Workshop had the tall version on a converted 40-pounder RML carriage (again, languishing in the wilderness, this time in the Southern hemisphere) and of course Tradition of London had the full 16 oxen team, which made it the most expensive item in their catalogue before it was discontinued. Particularly interested in the Tradition one, as I've always liked David Scheinmann's figures.

Hope there are those out there who can oblige - Look forward to seeing the online artillery park grow!

Best wishes,
InterWar
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Many thanks InterWar glad you like the thread :salute::

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Martyn...very clever on the reduction of the maps and on the assembly of the Tonga Wagon...both projects turned out nicely and lend well to displaying the figures...
 
mikemiller1955 said:
Martyn...very clever on the reduction of the maps and on the assembly of the Tonga Wagon...both projects turned out nicely and lend well to displaying the figures...
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Many thanks Michael :salute::

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
A patrol of 10th Hussars escort Tonga Ambulance wagons of the volunteer Natal Indian Ambulance Corps to a Field Hospital











Figures - Little Legion, Trophy and Steadfast

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Martyn...I'm guessing the first aid wagon sets and the stretcher sets are some of your favorites...I love them...
 
Well done with the Tonga Wagons Martyn, very nicely arranged and photographed. :salute::

B. :smile2:
 
May 1901 - A Naval Brigade Maxim Gun detachment crosses the veldt







Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Hi Peter,

Check the Artillery Fan album for several ideas! Also check the thread on the recent London Fair...you will see that there is a new manufacturer in the block :):)..and he is in the UK...which substantially reduces the logistics costs...
I fully agree with you, really miss the total loss of Mountford and Toy Army Work Shop...now gone into oblivium down under....
Cheers
Artillery_Crazy

InterWar said:
Ah, that brings back memories of possibly my first Trophy purchase, at the tender age of approximately fourteen.
A 4.7inch Naval gun with Royal Navy crew in sennet hats - The early one, before they added the sandbagged emplacement - I'm sure it's already appeared somewhere in this excellent thread.

My taste in model styles has evolved, but I still have a soft spot for Boer War era artillery, which is an interesting mash-up of improvised naval mounts, new French/German products, and old British BL pieces having their last gasp before the QF era takes hold. I put it on a parr with ACW for the sheer variety of manufacturers and technologies being deployed, which makes for great conversation pieces.

I'm now looking for a definitive model of the 4.7inch Naval gun, and would be interested to see pics of ones in other people's collections before committing to the hunt for one manufacturer's : I have the Trophy one mentioned (which is very austere with it's lack of detail) and late Britains toy one (minus its shield, which I've never seen evidence of in service!), but I know there are others and would like a closer look at them, preferably in a gloss finish for direct comparison, but I'm happy to see any and all.

Dave Love's old Mountford range (long since sold on and now seemingly in the wilderness) had a nice grouping, Graham Petite's Toy Army Workshop had the tall version on a converted 40-pounder RML carriage (again, languishing in the wilderness, this time in the Southern hemisphere) and of course Tradition of London had the full 16 oxen team, which made it the most expensive item in their catalogue before it was discontinued. Particularly interested in the Tradition one, as I've always liked David Scheinmann's figures.

Hope there are those out there who can oblige - Look forward to seeing the online artillery park grow!

Best wishes,
InterWar
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Hi Paul,

Check the Artillery Fan album for several ideas! Also check the thread on the recent London Fair...you will see that there is a new manufacturer in the block :):)..and he is in the UK...which substantially reduces the logistics costs...
I fully agree with you, really miss the total loss of Mountford and Toy Army Work Shop...now gone into oblivium down under....
Cheers
Artillery_Crazy

It is the age...was talking to a friend as I was writting this note yesterday and instead of addressing the note to Interwar did so to Peter......Geee..
Sorry.
A_C
 
GICOP said:
May 1901 - A Naval Brigade Maxim Gun detachment crosses the veldt



Cheers

Martyn:)
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A great looking group of gobs Martyn, you and Mike have come up with a fantastic series of Boer War NB figures. I have a feeling there'll probably be an addition or two come June. :rolleyes2:^&grin

B. :salute::
 
Buster said:
A great looking group of gobs Martyn, you and Mike have come up with a fantastic series of Boer War NB figures. I have a feeling there'll probably be an addition or two come June. :rolleyes2:^&grin

B. :salute::
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Many thanks Buster, spoke to Mike this afternoon about something special for the June London Show :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
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