John Jenkins Treasure Hunt 2018 at the Chicago Toy Soldier Show! (1 Viewer)

[Julie]

Are we feeling up to another stop???
I was out looking for a bag of nickels....and lo and behold I found Nick from Crown Miniatures room!
He was luckily able to berth the flood with his JJD prototype.









Another diorama item for collectors of the Roman era.
In 2017 the Roman Fort was presented by Nick at the Chicago Treasure Hunt, and this year he will be displaying the next diorama item for the Armies and Enemies of Rome series.

Roman-designed pontoon bridges, constructed mostly during wartime for the shock and awe of quick raids, and were a specialty of Julius Caesar's.
In 55 B.C., he built a pontoon bridge that was around 437 yards (400 meters) long to cross the Rhine river, which was traditionally thought by the Germanic tribes to be safely out of reach of Roman power.

Roman leader Caligula is well-known for his brief stint as the emperor of Rome, from 37 AD through 41 AD. Some say that Caligula displayed signs of madness during his reign. According to historical accounts, one of these displays of madness was Caligula’s demand for the construction of a floating bridge across the Bay of Baiae so that he could ride triumphantly across it. Some historians dispute the building of this bridge. With differing accounts of exactly what happened during Caligula’s reign as emperor, we may never know whether the floating bridge of Baiae was actually constructed, but it remains a lasting story of power, madness, and what happens when the two intertwine.

Please note that of course, additional sections can be purchased to make the Pontoon bridge longer.

Availability should be early 2019.

What is a Pontoon?

• A Flat Bottomed Boat
• A British Card Game
• An Ancient Roman Sport

Guesses Guesses Guesses.......

 

[mestell]

You will have to find Sven!!! Keep his image in your mind as you walk the halls today ^&grin

Found him . . .had a very nice chat with him . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[mestell]

Back home again after spending the day at the show (benefit of living less than 2 hours away. The treasure hunt was fun as always. I turned in my form and now have my fingers crossed.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Warrior]

Are we feeling up to another stop???
I was out looking for a bag of nickels....and lo and behold I found Nick from Crown Miniatures room!...……………...

Classic...……….…………………..I love it.

 

[Pax Toy Soldier]

Thanks for the pics Julie! Since Paul Herrmann retired, recommending you- and Jenkins, we have relied on your forum & store to provide our house with fun.
Thank you so much for posting the pictures of the Jenkins's prototypes! It is very helpful for us. John must have heard our wishes for our wishlist!

Sorry Pat Jr missed the show, Pat Sr loved seeing you & was impressed by your Jenkins treasures: prototypes & general trove. The show is full of great artistry & you are an invaluable part of it.

 

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Another diorama item for collectors of the Roman era.

wow!!! ...as already said this is unchallenged skill and pure art, bravo John!
Carlo

 

[Julie]

GOOD MORNING! No time to post a dinner stop last night....but dinner was had!

 

[Julie]

Do you all know the Southern Gentleman Tim Tyler?
If you are ever looking for him at the Chicago Show, try the bar, the smoking area or the TF room! If he isn't in one of those 3 places he will be wandering the maze of hallways looking for treasures like everyone else!

Tim Tyler is presenting the first prototype of a new series which will be available in 2019.

WHISKEY, SCALPS AND BEAVER PELTS will be a new series which will be developed throughout 2019.



A mountain man was an explorer who lived in the wilderness. They were instrumental in opening up the various Emigrant Trails (widened into wagon roads) allowing Americans in the east to settle the new territories of the far west by organized wagon trains traveling over roads explored and in many cases, physically improved by the mountain men and the big fur companies originally to serve the mule train based inland fur trade.
Mountain men were most common in the North American Rocky Mountains from about 1810 through to the 1880s (with a peak population in the early 1840s). Approximately 3,000 mountain men ranged the mountains between 1820 and 1840, the peak beaver-harvesting period. While there were many free trappers, most mountain men were employed by major fur companies. The life of a company man was almost militarized. The men had mess groups, hunted and trapped in brigades and always reported to the head of the trapping party. This man was called a "boosway", a bastardization of the French term bourgeois. He was the leader of the brigade and the head trader.







Which actor played the Mountain Man, Jeremiah Johnson in the 1972 movie?

• Charlton Heston
• Will Greer
• Robert Redford

Just two more posts.....which one will be last??? The Adventure Continues!

 

[mestell]

Do you all know the Southern Gentleman Tim Tyler?
If you are ever looking for him at the Chicago Show, try the bar, the smoking area or the TF room! If he isn't in one of those 3 places he will be wandering the maze of hallways looking for treasures like everyone else!

Tim Tyler is presenting the first prototype of a new series which will be available in 2019.

WHISKEY, SCALPS AND BEAVER PELTS will be a new series which will be developed throughout 2019.

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A mountain man was an explorer who lived in the wilderness. They were instrumental in opening up the various Emigrant Trails (widened into wagon roads) allowing Americans in the east to settle the new territories of the far west by organized wagon trains traveling over roads explored and in many cases, physically improved by the mountain men and the big fur companies originally to serve the mule train based inland fur trade.
Mountain men were most common in the North American Rocky Mountains from about 1810 through to the 1880s (with a peak population in the early 1840s). Approximately 3,000 mountain men ranged the mountains between 1820 and 1840, the peak beaver-harvesting period. While there were many free trappers, most mountain men were employed by major fur companies. The life of a company man was almost militarized. The men had mess groups, hunted and trapped in brigades and always reported to the head of the trapping party. This man was called a "boosway", a bastardization of the French term bourgeois. He was the leader of the brigade and the head trader.

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Which actor played the Mountain Man, Jeremiah Johnson in the 1972 movie?

• Charlton Heston
• Will Greer
• Robert Redford

Just two more posts.....which one will be last??? The Adventure Continues!

I am really excited about this new range for 2019. Of all the items previewed during the treasure hunt, this is the figure that I personally liked the most (besides the moto tug for the WWII carrier range) and could see myself collecting this range. The sculpting and detail on this prototype is absolutely amazing. The figure reminded me so much of the that final scene in the movie Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford) when the Crow Indian chief raised his hand to acknowledge Johnson and Johnson returns his raised hand in kind. Great movie and this is a great looking figure. I gave my completed treasure hunt form to Tim and now have my fingers crossed that I might be the lucky winner of this figure.

:smile2: Mike

 

[jazzeum]

John's creativity (and ability to gauge what collectors may want, and thus, purchase) never ceases to amaze me.

 

[mikemiller1955]

I am really excited about this new range for 2019. Of all the items previewed during the treasure hunt, this is the figure that I personally liked the most (besides the moto tug for the WWII carrier range) and could see myself collecting this range. The sculpting and detail on this prototype is absolutely amazing. The figure reminded me so much of the that final scene in the movie Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford) when the Crow Indian chief raised his hand to acknowledge Johnson and Johnson returns his raised hand in kind. Great movie and this is a great looking figure. I gave my completed treasure hunt form to Tim and now have my fingers crossed that I might be the lucky winner of this figure.

:smile2: Mike

Mike...
likewise...
this is exciting for me too...
this is a period of American history that has always fascinated me too...

back then life wasn't easy even in the most civilized of cities...
but these mountain men...
they lived a life that was off the charts hard compared to anyone else...
these hardcore, rugged individuals battled Mother Nature's extremely harsh elements...isolation...Indians...grinding out a living trapping fur...
you gotta admire their willpower and tenacity...

there is a series on the History Channel called "Mountain Men"...
that follows the life and existence of a half dozen individuals...
a dying breed...
who grind out a life trapping fur and surviving in the harshest of elements...
it's a fascinating modern view into the past...

the Indian Tim had...
yes...
he definitely reminds me of the Indian in the Robert Redford movie..."Jeremiah Johnson"...
one of my all time favorite movies...

about 8 years ago...
I sent John a CD disc of a movie called "Mountain Men"...
starring Brian Keith and Charlton Heston...
about two aging fur trappers chasing a dream of secret place...
where the legend is that beaver are so abundant...
they just jump into your trap...
they battled the elements...Blackfeet Indians....isolation...etc...
it got a lot of bad reviews...
that I think were unfair...
if you like this type of movie...
and have not seen it...
you should watch it...
it gives a glimpse into the past what fur trapping was about in it's prime...

as much as I have said...
I'm out of room and not collecting a new series until I sell of an old series...
I will collect these...

maybe john liked the CD...
WHISKEY, SCALPS AND BEAVER PELTS....
I'm in...^&grin

 

[mestell]

Mike...
likewise...
this is exciting for me too...
this is a period of American history that has always fascinated me too...

back then life wasn't easy even in the most civilized of cities...
but these mountain men...
they lived a life that was off the charts hard compared to anyone else...
these hardcore, rugged individuals battled Mother Nature's extremely harsh elements...isolation...Indians...grinding out a living trapping fur...
you gotta admire their willpower and tenacity...

there is a series on the History Channel called "Mountain Men"...
that follows the life and existence of a half dozen individuals...
a dying breed...
who grind out a life trapping fur and surviving in the harshest of elements...
it's a fascinating modern view into the past...

the Indian Tim had...
yes...
he definitely reminds me of the Indian in the Robert Redford movie..."Jeremiah Johnson"...
one of my all time favorite movies...

about 8 years ago...
I sent John a CD disc of a movie called "Mountain Men"...
starring Brian Keith and Charlton Heston...
about two aging fur trappers chasing a dream of secret place...
where the legend is that beaver are so abundant...
they just jump into your trap...
they battled the elements...Blackfeet Indians....isolation...etc...
it got a lot of bad reviews...
that I think were unfair...
if you like this type of movie...
and have not seen it...
you should watch it...
it gives a glimpse into the past what fur trapping was about in it's prime...

as much as I have said...
I'm out of room and not collecting a new series until I sell of an old series...
I will collect these...

maybe john liked the CD...
WHISKEY, SCALPS AND BEAVER PELTS....
I'm in...^&grin

Mike . . . Couldn't sum it up any better . . . Yes I have seen "The Mountain Men" with Keith and Heston, a very good movie for sure. Another good one is "Man in the Wilderness" with Richard Harris . . . .
Fascinating time period and life style . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[mikemiller1955]

Mike . . . Couldn't sum it up any better . . . Yes I have seen "The Mountain Men" with Keith and Heston, a very good movie for sure. Another good one is "Man in the Wilderness" with Richard Harris . . . .
Fascinating time period and life style . . .
:smile2: Mike

also with Richard Harris...
"A Man Called Horse"...
"The Return of a Man Called Horse"...
same era of life style...

 

[Julie]

I think I will save Tom's assembly extravaganza for the last post of the day! Which as fast as time is flying, will be soon!

Here is my traveling figure for the year. She has gone to Starbucks and the Bahama Breeze....dinner plans are up in the air for tonight! As always, we will be with friends.


My older sister claims she is the one with her hair pulled back! She is babysitting my pups this weekend and providing happy "pupdates"



A special thank you once again to Julie, for organizing the Treasure Hunt. I always enjoy this adventure and taking you guys on it with me!

In Eastern Woodlands society, there were clear-cut family roles for both the men and women.
Men were responsible for all the hunting and fishing, and sometimes traveled great distances to catch food.
Women generally stayed near the home to look after the children. They tended to any crops, and collected food, nuts, berries and edible plants. Women prepared the animal skins and made and repaired all the clothing.

Availability should be end of 2018. (Guess when my birthday is!)

What is a Moccasin?

• Native American Footwear
• Early North American Coffee
• A Woodland Indian Tribe

We like our coffee in Room #5117! Special Custom Blend brewing ^&grin

 

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My older sister claims she is the one with her hair pulled back! She is babysitting my pups this weekend and providing happy "pupdates"

...great!!! in another thread I asked for more Indian Women, kids and dogs in camp life, it's the first time that my wishes fulfilled in less than 48 hours ... ha ha ha
Carlo

 

[Julie]

It appears my hunt may have been scooped! So close this year.....

Here comes the SHIPS!










THE PUNIC WARS

The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.
At the time, they were some of the largest wars that had ever taken place.
The term Punic comes from the Latin word Punicus (or Poenicus), meaning "Carthaginian", with reference to the Carthaginians' Phoenician ancestry.

Mid Republican Roman Triarii, Principes, Hastati and Velites.

The main cause of the Punic Wars was the conflicts of interest between the existing Carthaginian Empire and the expanding Roman Republic. The Romans were initially interested in expansion via Sicily (which at that time was a cultural melting pot), part of which lay under Carthaginian control. At the start of the First Punic War (264-241 BC), Carthage was the dominant power of the Western Mediterranean, with an extensive maritime empire. Rome was a rapidly ascending power in Italy, but it lacked the naval power of Carthage.

The Second Punic War (218-201 BC) witnessed Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 BC, followed by a prolonged but ultimately failed campaign of Carthage's Hannibal in mainland Italy. By the end of the Third Punic War (149-146 BC), after more than a hundred years and the loss of many hundreds of thousands of soldiers from both sides, Rome had conquered Carthage's empire, completely destroyed the city, and became the most powerful state of the Western Mediterranean.
With the end of the Macedonian Wars – which ran concurrently with the Punic Wars – and the defeat of the Seleucid King Antiochus III the Great in the Roman–Seleucid War (Treaty of Apamea, 188 BC) in the eastern sea, Rome emerged as the dominant Mediterranean power and one of the most powerful cities in classical antiquity. The Roman victories over Carthage in these wars gave Rome a preeminent status it would retain until the 5th century AD.

The Punic Wars are most remembered for the Carthaginian Hannibal's crossing of the Alps. His army invaded Italy from the north and resoundingly defeated the Roman army in several battles, but never achieved the ultimate goal of causing a political break between Rome and its allies.
While fighting Hannibal in Italy, his brother Hasdrubal in Hispania, and Sicily, Rome simultaneously fought against Macedon in the First Macedonian War.
Eventually, the war was taken to Africa, where Carthage was defeated at the Battle of Zama (201 BC) by Scipio Africanus.


Carthaginian Marines and Infantry.

The Punic Wars, are in my opinion, one of the most varied and colourful ancient periods. It would also not be possible to represent this period without presenting the naval war aspect of the conflict.


Carthaginian and Roman Warships

The Carthaginians were famed in antiquity for their seafaring skills and innovation in ship design. The empire their navy protected stretched from Sicilyto the Atlantic coast of Africa. Able to match the tyrants of Sicily and the Hellenistic kingdoms Carthage’s dominance of the seas would be challenged and ultimately replaced by the Romans, who were able to create a navy that became just as successful as their land army.


Carthaginian Warship

Carthage took over the old Phoenician colonies in the Mediterranean and created many new ones so that its empire included North Africa, the Iberian peninsula, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and many other islands. To maintain trade contacts between these cities and to police their interests the Carthaginians used a naval fleet which became the envy of the ancient world. Such was its strength that Rome, although successful in land battles, was forced to build its first ever fleet in order to defeat Carthage and claim the western Mediterranean for its own. For three centuries prior to the Punic Wars, though, the Carthaginian fleet ruled the waves.

The main aim in a naval battle was to ram and hole an enemy vessel or break its bank of oars. Sails were not used in battle conditions, but oar-power could give a ship a speed of 7-8 knots. Crews had to be well-trained to not only manoeuvre a ship as best as possible but also know when not to drive too far into an enemy ship and so become stuck when the ram impaled it. The second stage was to assault the enemy with missiles and, if necessary, board using grappling hooks and fight hand-to-hand. Polybius describes the skills and tactics of the Carthaginian navy in battle thus,
They much surpassed the Romans in speed, owing to the superior build of their ships and the better training of the rowers, as they had freely developed their line [formation] in the open sea. For if any ships found themselves hard pressed by the enemy it was easy for them, owing to their speed, to retreat safely to open water and from thence, fetching round on the ships that pursued…them, they either got in their rear or attacked them in the flank. As the enemy then had to turn round they found themselves in difficulty owing to the weight of the hulls and the poor oarsmanship of the crews, [so the Carthaginians] rammed them repeatedly and sunk many. (quoted in Salimbeti, 49)

Rome quickly realised that to defeat Carthage they would have to do what they had never done before - build their own naval fleet. Accordingly, in the spring of 260 BCE, Rome constructed a fleet of 20 triremes and 100 quinquereme warships in only 60 days. Copying the design of a captured Carthaginian ship, the Romans then added a whole new feature: the corvus (raven). This was a rotating 11-metre long platform with a giant holding spike (like a beak, hence the bird name) which could be lowered onto an enemy vessel to allow a heavy infantry unit (perhaps 80-120 men) to board them. The idea would negate the superior seamanship of the Carthaginians and make naval combat more like a land battle. This masterstroke of inventiveness was an immediate success when their fleet of 145 ships defeated the Carthaginian fleet of 130 ships at the battle of Mylae (Milazzo) in 260 BCE. The Carthaginians, so dismissive of their opponent’s seafaring skills, had not even bothered to form battle lines. When the Carthaginian flagship was captured, the commander was forced to flee in a rowing boat. The Roman commander Duilius was honoured with a Roman triumph, the first in Rome’s history to be awarded for a naval victory.

Carthaginian and Roman Marines, will also be available as normal foot troops with textured bases.

Please note that these ships are designed to represent the naval battles of the Punic wars, to create a practical display with figures, and are not accurate scale models of the ships of the period.

These model ships will be available in early 2019, and will be pre-order items only.

More details to follow and more photos........

 

[Julie]

In all honesty, the coffee table in our suite was the perfect size to display these! Tip if you decide to pre-order, buy this size coffee table and have a custom acrylic box to place on top to protect your display!

 

[Sahara]

Simply amazing! I cant wait to see this finished. I have the perfect spot for one.

 

[mikemiller1955]

wow!
unreal...
this is massive...
the box is huge...
I hope you will give us some tight closeups if you have time...
John is killing it here....

this is a picture of 2 different boats...one Roman one Carthaginian...correct?

 

[zblang]

Yup. Two boats. They’re amazing!