The Shangani Patrol (3 Viewers)

[johnnybach]

Many thanks jb :salute::

I don't know if Mike does castings or not, I'll ask the question:wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

Words fail me - that is a masterpiece. Please do pass on my admiration to the guys at LL. Note that I have in the past asked them whether they do castings versions of their pieces - but have unfortunately, always come up with the wrong answer, (very politely though!). Shame that, as I'm from their neck of the woods originally - and know Penarth pretty well. If you do however, manage to persuade them - I'd have those pieces like a shot - and give them my best shot at a paint job!

You could assure them that I'd never part with it whilst I'm still around - or do anything untoward with the pieces.

Do treasure it though (as if you wouldn't) - as I think the idea - and execution of the scene is simply magnificent. Well done indeed to all concerned. I also think that a new AVATAR might be on the cards here!:wink2:johnnybach

 

[GICOP]

Words fail me - that is a masterpiece. Please do pass on my admiration to the guys at LL. Note that I have in the past asked them whether they do castings versions of their pieces - but have unfortunately, always come up with the wrong answer, (very politely though!). Shame that, as I'm from their neck of the woods originally - and know Penarth pretty well. If you do however, manage to persuade them - I'd have those pieces like a shot - and give them my best shot at a paint job!

You could assure them that I'd never part with it whilst I'm still around - or do anything untoward with the pieces.

Do treasure it though (as if you wouldn't) - as I think the idea - and execution of the scene is simply magnificent. Well done indeed to all concerned. I also think that a new AVATAR might be on the cards here!:wink2:johnnybach

Many, many thanks JB :salute::

Have no fear I shall ask the question :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Buster]

Completely agree with jb, Martyn ..... at a loss for words to describe how wonderfully you and Mike have recreated that painting of the last stand. I think this demonstrates quite clearly that Mike is really one the best in the business and that you're pretty darned good at coming up with great ideas for Mike to showcase his talents.

Outstanding! {bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

B.

 

[GICOP]

Completely agree with jb, Martyn ..... at a loss for words to describe how wonderfully you and Mike have recreated that painting of the last stand. I think this demonstrates quite clearly that Mike is really one the best in the business and that you're pretty darned good at coming up with great ideas for Mike to showcase his talents.

Outstanding! {bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

B.

Many thanks Buster :salute::

I shall be passing all the comments on to Mike obviously :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[damian]

Superb Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Superb Martyn

Many thanks Damian :salute::

I know you have many examples of Mike's superb work {bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

THE LAST STAND OF THE SHANGANI PATROL

Cheers

Martyn

Great way for me to start my day Martyn. Thanks for the time spent sharing the Shangani Patrol from beginig to end over the past two days.............Joe

 

[GICOP]

Great way for me to start my day Martyn. Thanks for the time spent sharing the Shangani Patrol from beginig to end over the past two days.............Joe

Many thanks Joe, glad you liked it :salute::

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[aujj65]

Well worth the wait Martyn! {bravo}}

Jeff

 

[GICOP]

Well worth the wait Martyn! {bravo}}

Jeff

Excellent Jeff, glad you like it :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Hi Martyn,

This set of the Shangani Patrol figures is outstanding. You have made an excellent recreation of the "Last Stand of the Shangani Patrol" as in the Allan Stewart painting. I also enjoyed reading the summary of the action at the beginning of this thread.

Thanks, Raymond. {bravo}}

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn,

This set of the Shangani Patrol figures is outstanding. You have made an excellent recreation of the "Last Stand of the Shangani Patrol" as in the Allan Stewart painting. I also enjoyed reading the summary of the action at the beginning of this thread.

Thanks, Raymond. {bravo}}

Many thanks Raymond, glad you liked the pictures :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

THE LAST STAND OF THE SHANGANI PATROL

Cheers

Martyn

Terrific figures and dio Martyn. Tommy

 

[GICOP]

Terrific figures and dio Martyn. Tommy

Many thanks Tommy, I really appreciate your comments :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

1 November 1893, 2,000 Matabele riflemen and 4,000 warriors attacked the British South Africa Company commanded by Major Patrick Forbes at Bembesi, about 30 miles north-east of Bulawayo















Cheers

Martyn

 

[aujj65]

I've been waiting for this one Martyn! :wink2:....rata..tat..tat...etc. ^&grin

Jeff :salute::

Btw, the packing boxes are a very pleasant colour! ^&cool

 

[GICOP]

I've been waiting for this one Martyn! :wink2:....rata..tat..tat...etc. ^&grin

Jeff :salute::

Btw, the packing boxes are a very pleasant colour! ^&cool

Many thanks Jeff :salute:: Those green boxes carry a lot more ammo than brown ones and the Maxims tend to use a lot of ammo....as the Matabele are about to find out :wink2: ^&grin

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Buster]

Great pictures Martyn, those Shangani Patrol figures are some of Mike's best ever and that Maxim Gun is the business.

{bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

Ya had to know Jeff would be all over those GREEN boxes. :tongue:

B.

 

[GICOP]

Great pictures Martyn, those Shangani Patrol figures are some of Mike's best ever and that Maxim Gun is the business.

{bravo}} {bravo}} {bravo}}

Ya had to know Jeff would be all over those GREEN boxes. :tongue:

B.

Glad you like them Buster :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The Maxims begin to take their toll



Matabele - Trophy of Wales

Cheers

Martyn