Britain's Zulu War (1 Viewer)

[The Lt.]

Thought I'd start a new thread featuring WBritain Glossy Zulu War figures and sets and hope others will join in adding figures and sets to the thread and thought I'd kick it off featuring Colour-Sergeant Borne and a member of B Company............The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Lt.
Great idea for a new thread and needed! Can we also post older glossy sets, even though they are not as realistic? Mike

 

[The Lt.]

lt.
great idea for a new thread and needed! Can we also post older glossy sets, even though they are not as realistic? Mike

a big yes 1879

 

[thebritfarmer]

Lt.
Great idea for a new thread and needed! Can we also post older glossy sets, even though they are not as realistic? Mike

Yes please and great pics again LT. I like the tent also, did they use them and the bell tents during the wars?

 

[Russell]

Very nice Lt.

Looks like the Britain WWI tent for the gloss figures. I like that barrel to the left of the tent.

Sorry don't have any Zulus to show.

 

[1879fanatic]

The Lt. can correct me on this but I believe the tent is Britains Civil War. These tents (or derivitives) were used throughout the Zulu War as Officer,Field Command, Mess, and medical tents whereas the Bell tent was used per 18 NCO/privates and included an elaborate DO that specified each manuever or step for setting them up and laying them down, in lines of absolute precision.
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

1879

Your correct the tent is WBritain Civil War Tent but is featured as an Officer tent. The Colour-Sergeant just finished overlooking it's set up when shortly he's joined by two additional members of the 1st Battalion 24th Foot facing the on coming Zulus....The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

The Lt. can correct me on this but I believe the tent is Britains Civil War. These tents (or derivitives) were used throughout the Zulu War as Officer,Field Command, Mess, and medical tents whereas the Bell tent was used per 18 NCO/privates and included an elaborate DO that specified each manuever or step for setting them up and laying them down, in lines of absolute precision.
Mike

Thanks for the info Mike. 18 people to a tent !! Must have been either a large tent or a very crowded one. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a couple of these (civil war tents) then. Hopefully we will see some bell tents next

Joe as usual another great snap

 

[PolarBear]

"Supply & Demand"

Two men of the 24th carry out the daily demand of watching over a supply wagon to prevent it from falling into the hands of their Zulu enemies.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Nice little photo Randy. Thanks

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Great photos guys!
Here is a question for you. If you could have four new poses for the 24th foot enlisted men in Gloss...which four poses would you want to build your collection with?
Ken

 

[thebritfarmer]

Well for me it would be

A soldier sitting down so he can be placed up against mealie bag wall

Perhaps one dead with a spear in his (back or front)

Another scrambling like the one on the Matte through the hole series (Joe has got a lot of mileage out of that figure)

perhaps one drinking from a canteen (I heard it gets quite toasty in Africa)

 

[1879fanatic]

Ken,
Glad you asked!!!
I'd say resting/sitting with Oliver canteen & kneeling firing or loading!
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

A 24th foot in shirt sleeve stabbing with Marini-Henry, another wearing his tunic clubbing with his Martini-Henry, one whose been gut shot or stabbed bending forward and last but not least one wearing his Service Helmet reaching into an ammo box for a packet of bullets.

But most of all I'd like to see a Victoria Cross Series featuring the 11 award winners in non combative poses as an example Chard, Bromhead and Dalton discussing what step to take to defend the Mission Station. I'm sure both you and Richard along with others can come up with some great ideas and let's not forget the Distinguished Conduct Medal winner in the series.

Others suggested figures and poses to follow as requested....The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

The Oskarberg mountain ranged high above the north side of the mission station at Rorke's Drift now turned into a barricaded last hope for the few defenders bracing themselves for the Zulu onslaught. Firing parties of Zulus secreted themselves high up on the rocky slopes of the Oskarberg to enjoy the open line of sight down into the British compound. Many of the British dead fell to Zulu bullets from these snipers firing older Tower muskets and other ancient muzzleloaders. Their accuracy was to be desired, but enough lead found it's way to the south side defenders facing away to cause real harm. Here is a picture of several Zulus shooting down from the Shiyane.
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Nice way of featuring the retires Mike with the story line. Looks like you've got the 24th Foot kneeling and firing soon to be available along with two nicely done Zulu Warriors. More photos of the retires along with the newbe's on the way from my end......The Lt.

 

[The Lt.]

Blending the retired with the new and Officer along with a member of the Natal Native Horse and a stray member of the Natal Carbineers face off against the on rushing Zulu horde....The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Lt.,
Nice job blending the old/new. The NC trooper goes very well with the new Officer.
Mike

 

[1879fanatic]

Surrounded on a small rocky outcropping, three 24th Foot and a Natal Carbineer will meet their demise. Holding the Line trio mixed with a just shot NC from Durnford's Last Stand.
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

The end is near for the three gallant fighters as the Zulu horde is soon to overcome them.....The Lt.