Scenes of 1920s-30s China (2 Viewers)

[mestell]

A sailor pauses for a moment on a foot bridge to enjoy the lagoon below and its surroundings . . . . . . . . Mike

King & Country SP030 Foot Bridge and the "Cox'n" from USN012 US Navy Steam Launch

 

[PolarBear]

A sailor pauses for a moment on a foot bridge to enjoy the lagoon below and its surroundings . . . . . . . . Mike

Mike

Great use of the steam launch figure and your K&C bridge!

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

在天堂般的樂趣议院的謀殺
(Murder at the House of Heavenly Pleasure)

A member of the Hong Kong Police Force (香港警察) stands guard outside one of the many local teahouses where one of the young hostesses was found strangled earlier in the day.

 

[PolarBear]

Sepia Photo Album Print

 

[mestell]

Nicely done Randy. I like your use of the Chinese symbols - they really add to the Oriental feal of the photo.
Mike

 

[mestell]

With the recent murder at the House of Heavenly Pleasure, security is heightened especially in some of the less than savory parts of town . . . . Mike

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very nice Mike (any Koi in that pond ? ) and Randy. This is turning into a great thread. Looking forward to seeing what is next.

 

[mestell]

Thank you Scott. Since I am just getting started with this collection, its a challenge to come up with different ideas since I only have a few sailors and only one Chinese figure to work with . . . . . . . . Mike

 

[PolarBear]

Mike

I love it--passing the torch/thread of the story. I too am challenged by a lack of Chinese figures I guess you and I will work on that this year. I have all the USN except the 3 seated for the launch and no marines yet. Your backdrop for that photo was truly inspired.

Randy

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Beautiful job, gents. i am enjoying both the images and the storyline. Keep it coming; I'm looking forward to the next episode!

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Randy and Mike, Great job! Look forward to your next batch of photos.

Best Regards,
Vick

 

[GICOP]

Excellent thread guys, I knew it would be with both of you involved

Cheers

Martyn

 

[sotnik]

The set up and photos are brilliant ,fantastic use of figures and all backdrops.
Thank you

 

[joestanley]

Hi,I would like a CPO and a Jr.Officer in winter blues to with the new navy lanuch.Also navy blues for boarding parties and liberty.Since the lanuch would be used to ferry sailors from ship to shore for liberty.

 

[mestell]

Thank you Nicholas, Vick, Martyn and sotnik.

Mike

I love it--passing the torch/thread of the story. I too am challenged by a lack of Chinese figures I guess you and I will work on that this year. I have all the USN except the 3 seated for the launch and no marines yet. Your backdrop for that photo was truly inspired.

A couple of us did this on the Wm Britains ACW thread and it was a lot of fun to see how the next contributer would add to and/or change the story line. It adds another deminsion of interest that I think is fun for all, the presenters and the viewers.

Randy

Hi,I would like a CPO and a Jr.Officer in winter blues to with the new navy lanuch.Also navy blues for boarding parties and liberty.Since the lanuch would be used to ferry sailors from ship to shore for liberty.

I would also like to see some naval personnel in "shipboard" dress. For instance sailors without the canvass leggings - these were only worn by shore parties. Some dressed in work cloths; blue chambray shirts, dungarees, knit watch caps. Also some at battle stations wearing gray painted helmets and life preservers. As for summer attire, although not official, many of the "China" sailors wore short-sleeved shirts and shorts. These were not issued but made by local Chinese tailors for our sailors. There is alot more that can be added to this marvelous range.
Mike

 

[PolarBear]

Here are pictures of the kinds of figures we are talking about

Set 1

 

[PolarBear]

Set 2

 

[PolarBear]

This Osprey volume has a section on the Brown Water Navy 1920-41 and the Sand Pebbles
The China Marines are also covered briefly.

 

[PolarBear]

Although later than the subject of the Sand Pebbles this is also a useful reference on US Navy uniforms

 

[mestell]

Some new figures arrived at my doorstep today - including these "China Marines" #USMC 002 Marine with Shotgun and #USMC Marine Staff Sgt.
Mike

1927 Upper Yangtze River​

Two Marines from a small contingent of the 1st Bn, 4th Marine Regt (1/4) look out over the harbor of Chungking from the walls of the International consulate compound where they have been assigned to protect United States interests.​