New Conte Zulus (1 Viewer)

[kilted vampire]

Very nice! Like the tie in with the figures too.

 

[The Breaker]

That is a great book. I like the colored photos of the various battlefields. I wish I had the cash to do the tour.

 

[1879fanatic]

Lt.
You're quite welcome. The figures in front complete the theme of Devil's Pass at Hlobane with Trooper Mossop and his pony. I hope David's wife gets some of the royalties of this book. Mike

 

[Spitfrnd]

Okay, I just couldn't hold out any longer. After all Lt's great shots I took the ZW plunge with a KR set I found recently. Hopefully it is just the start.

 

[1879fanatic]

Nice set sptfrnd. That's right...take the plunge...let the desire overwhelm you.. your weapons are useless against the urge.. Very collectable . Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Okay, I just couldn't hold out any longer. After all Lt's great shots I took the ZW plunge with a KR set I found recently. Hopefully it is just the start.

Hooked another one 1879

Welcome to The Land of The Zulus Spitfrnd....The Lt.

 

[kilted vampire]

Hey good for you! A great find!

 

[Spitfrnd]

Thanks guys, hooked indeed. Even my wife liked it; allthough her comment was, "I don't suppose these will multiply now like those Greeks"

 

[1879fanatic]

"No, dear. I promise never to buy any more toy soldiers. Really, you can trust me. I would never collect thing that I like. Oh, please".
Enjoy your collecting . Mike

 

[kilted vampire]

Thanks guys, hooked indeed. Even my wife liked it; allthough her comment was, "I don't suppose these will multiply now like those Greeks"

Just as long as the little fellas do not get behind you! Sorry....
I will go drink my espresso now.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Just as long as the little fellas do not get behind you! Sorry....
I will go drink my espresso now.

 

[General Custer]

Please let me know, if the William Britains matte figures can agree with this Conte soldiers?

 

[1879fanatic]

Please let me know, if the William Britains matte figures can agree with this Conte soldiers?

Lt,

Joe this looks like it begs a post from you, our all-knowing Lord of Zulu and Natal! Mike

 

[The Lt.]

General Custer and 1879

Not having any of the new figures from Conte to compare them with the new Britain's in reference do they compare in scale I can't provide an answer at this time. From what I see from the photos they'll blend in quite well with the Britain's and looking forward to their availability which according to RC should be available in Sept. along with the first of the new Britain's and at which time we'll know for certain....The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Here's the old Conte Bromhead and Chard (Caine and Baker) compared to two new Britains 24th matte. Did I say I own MATTE? Yes I do, Oz! In comparison, WB comes out on top with claener lines and paint, IMNSHO.
Mike

 

[kilted vampire]

I think those are a fair match heighth-wise. I still have most of mine in glossy though.

 

[The Lt.]

Here's the old Conte Bromhead and Chard (Caine and Baker) compared to two new Britains 24th matte. Did I say I own MATTE? Yes I do, Oz! In comparison, WB comes out on top with claener lines and paint, IMNSHO.
Mike

Here's another comparison with another Conte Figure. We've yet to see the new figures side by side for a true comparison. You'll note the difference in the quality of the painting of Bromhead and Chard posted and this one....The Lt.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Here's the old Conte Bromhead and Chard (Caine and Baker) compared to two new Britains 24th matte. Did I say I own MATTE? Yes I do, Oz! In comparison, WB comes out on top with claener lines and paint, IMNSHO.
Mike

Of course the comparision is helpful for size but not for paint and detail. As the Lt notes, the new Conte ZW figures appear to be of a different quality completely.

 

[General Custer]

Many thanx for all your answers; I had a series of CONTE 24th in plastic and they were horrible, small and very difficult to paint (manufactured in a porous gum species)… after plastic ALAMO which were extremely beautiful, I had been very disappointed… thus , there was a first series of 24th foot in metal?

 

[Spitfrnd]

… thus , there was a first series of 24th foot in metal?

I am not by any means an expert on this but I can tell you what I have determined. Conte produced two Keith Rocco Zulu sets and a Collectors Club release of some "Heroes of the Drift" in metal. These appear to have been done in small numbers and they are quite difficult to find. I have one of the KR sets and the figures are very nice. However, from the photos, the annouced upcoming Conte Zulu War figures are a cut (or more) above what they have done before and may be the best versions done by anyone to date. We will have to wait and see.