Britain's Zulu War (1 Viewer)

1879fanatic said:
leek zees!!
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I have seen a little 6 year old Zulu Herd boy chase a huge bull back into the herd just by shouting at it. The same bull was looking quite menacingly at me and a bunch of fellow hikers just a few seconds earlier and we had all been wondering whether we were all going to have to become amateur matadors. In short the Zulu work with cattle from almost as soon as they can walk. So I cannot imagine a full blooded impi being suprized by a stampede. It must have been Mr Enfield using a bit of poetic licence. Nothing wrong with that though but just an observation.
 
damian said:
I have seen a little 6 year old Zulu Herd boy chase a huge bull back into the herd just by shouting at it. The same bull was looking quite menacingly at me and a bunch of fellow hikers just a few seconds earlier and we had all been wondering whether we were all going to have to become amateur matadors. In short the Zulu work with cattle from almost as soon as they can walk. So I cannot imagine a full blooded impi being suprized by a stampede. It must have been Mr Enfield using a bit of poetic licence. Nothing wrong with that though but just an observation.
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Damian,
Do not ever doubt my fascination of, praise for, and deep respect for the Zulunation of old, and the men and women as individuals over the centuries.
Very similar in the pride and ways of the Native American Tribes that were decimated in the parallel 1870's in America. How cruel we can be when we are
"right".
Mike
 
1879fanatic said:
Damian,
Do not ever doubt my fascination of, praise for, and deep respect for the Zulunation of old, and the men and women as individuals over the centuries.
Very similar in the pride and ways of the Native American Tribes that were decimated in the parallel 1870's in America. How cruel we can be when we are
"right".
Mike
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Mike, your respect for the Zulus is quite obvious for us all to see by your dedication to your collection and the great dios you post. I remain amazed at how this little war in such a far away place has struck a cord with collectors throughout the world. I can assure my respect for the little Zulu herdboy was quite profound as that Bull on the beach really looked a bit irritated.
 
Received a nice surprise in the post today, guess the Easter bunny didn't forget me afterall. :D :D :D

Who is that Zulu aiming his spear at ?



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This is who !!! :D


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These are great figures. Roll on the new stuff, I feel like I am finally starting to get caught up on the Zulu range.

I will get some more snaps when I have a bit more time.
 
Great looking pictures Scott. Wonderful additions to your collection.

Mike
 
I have to wonder at a guy who brings a spear to a gun fight. Is he crazy or really, really optomistic? All this Zulu talk got me to pick up some stuff for my AZN display.:p:):D
 
Scott,
Gallop away!? Where are those Mounted and Armed Frontier Police successors going? We need them! Nice new drafts for the war effort!
Mike
 
thebritfarmer said:
Received a nice surprise in the post today, guess the Easter bunny didn't forget me afterall. :D :D :D

Who is that Zulu aiming his spear at ?



DSC01803.jpg



This is who !!! :D


DSC01805.jpg



These are great figures. Roll on the new stuff, I feel like I am finally starting to get caught up on the Zulu range.

I will get some more snaps when I have a bit more time.
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These are from Britains? I may have to add some of these. Does anyone have the FF figures? Do they go well together?
 
Thanks Chaps

kilted vampire said:
These are from Britains? I may have to add some of these. Does anyone have the FF figures? Do they go well together?
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Yes KV they are Britains the Zulu is one of the very first released item 20002 and the Natal Mounted Police one of the most recent releases item 20020.

The FF (frontline?) are a little on the small side. I also find them a little too chunky against the finer WB series.


I haven't had a figure from Britains AZW that has disappointed me yet. !!! Great Stuff they are :D :D
 
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thebritfarmer said:
Thanks Chaps



Yes KV they are Britains the Zulu is one of the very first released item 20002 and the Natal Mounted Police one of the most recent releases item 20020.

I have had a figure from Britains AZW that has disappointed me yet. !!! Great Stuff they are :D :D
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They are very nice figures Scott, roll on the new releases;)

Cheers

Martyn:)
 
Nice to see Scott that the new additions to your Land of The Zulu have arrived and that you've gotten to play with them. Very nice Job with the photos my lad. Looking forward to seeing what else you'll be having them up to....The Lt.
 
The Lt. said:
Nice to see Scott that the new additions to your Land of The Zulu have arrived and that you've gotten to play with them. Very nice Job with the photos my lad. Looking forward to seeing what else you'll be having them up to....The Lt.
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Thank you LT, I am glad you enjoyed them. I feel I am improving slowly with my photos, thanks to your goodself and also Randy.

Hopefully plan to set a display this weekend and take some group photos.
 
Got a email from tree frog that Bromhead and 20029 - Defending the Wall - British24th Foot Bayoneting Zulu uDloko Regiment Warrior was shipped cant wait to add them to my drift. :)
 
Thats great news, looking forward to some photos and your reviews when you receive them !!! Interesting that the "defending the wall" set is no longer on the TF website.
 
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