"The Zulu War" (2 Viewers)

[The Lt.]

Joe, this flag bearer is the best Zulu figure made by Conte, a very dramatic piece to say the least. Well displayed by you. Robin.

Can't disagree Robin but you must admit Conte's provided us with some outstanding figures throught the new series. Here's one I've depicted on the 1879zuluwar forum depictig him as my version of Lady Butlers sketch of Private David Jenkins where there's a debate going on as to weather or not he should be added to the rolls of the survivers of Rorkes Drift. Apparently he's the ranker that's he known to have saved Lieutenant Chard's life during the fighting at the Mission Station. This is a figure I'm really fond of..........The Lt.

 

[GICOP]

Can't disagree Robin but you must admit Conte's provided us with some outstanding figures throught the new series. Here's one I've depicted on the 1879zuluwar forum depictig him as my version of Lady Butlers sketch of Private David Jenkins where there's a debate going on as to weather or not he should be added to the rolls of the survivers of Rorkes Drift. Apparently he's the ranker that's he known to have saved Lieutenant Chard's life during the fighting at the Mission Station. This is a figure I'm really fond of..........The Lt.

I can just imagine what he appears to be saying Joe :wink2: :salute::

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

Put it this way, he would be banned from this forum judging from his facial features. Another good looking pose and dramatic piece. Thanks for the up close and personal shot Joe, Robin.

 

[The Lt.]

Like wise with your comments Martyn and Robin. A few day's ago I asked on the Rorke's Drift VC forum if anyone one had photos of the diorama at the Regimental Museum in Brecon and here's the results I've gotten

 

[GICOP]

Like wise with your comments Martyn and Robin. A few day's ago I asked on the Rorke's Drift VC forum if anyone one had photos of the diorama at the Regimental Museum in Brecon and here's the results I've gotten

It's a fantastic Museum Joe, Marie and I visited there 3 times in the 1990's {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[Firebat]

Like the guy on the horse...Great pose ....great scene

 

[wds0855]

Like wise with your comments Martyn and Robin. A few day's ago I asked on the Rorke's Drift VC forum if anyone one had photos of the diorama at the Regimental Museum in Brecon and here's the results I've gotten

The diorama building, accessories and figures looks like the set sold by Redoubt Miniatures for 28mm wargames. Very well done.

Walt

 

[Terp152]

Thanks for posting the museum pics Joe. Fantastic dio. Chris

 

[The Lt.]

wds0855 The Diorama was created by Bill Cainan of the Regimental Museum at Brecon who was good enough to supply the photos. He also sent along a photo of a diorama done by a young Ian Knight along with a Cliff Sanderson diorama which also appear at the Museum which I'm passing along. The figures in both are from the series of kit figures created by Cliff which also feature figures he converted from his kits. They were the first kit figures I bought that introduce me into collecting the perid and eventually into the world of toy soldiers..........The Lt.

 

[villagehorse]

And this is the reason we collect Zulu Joe, fantastic layout. Thanks for finding these. Robin.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Papa Zulu...thanks for sharing these...very enjoyable to view...I especially love the 28mm...all the action going on is fun to look at...

Joe...I got a question...were there mountains behind the Rorke's Drift compound...

 

[Deitz]

Joe,

Thank you for posting pictures from the Brecon. I would love to visit it one day

Brian

 

[The Lt.]

Papa Zulu...thanks for sharing these...very enjoyable to view...I especially love the 28mm...all the action going on is fun to look at...

Joe...I got a question...were there mountains behind the Rorke's Drift compound...

Michael from the slopes of Shiyne Hill in shallow caves and crevices Zulu markmen were able to fire right down into the British defensive position but the range of - about 300 yards was to great for the obsolete flintlocks and percussion rifles carried by the Zulus to be very effective. Brian it would be great to join you visiting Brecon and Robin you hit the nail on the head as to the reason we collect and add to our Zulu War collections.........Joe

 

[The Lt.]

Returning to the camp at Isandlwana as it's seen being over run in black and white..........The Lt.

 

[mikemiller1955]

one of my all time favorites Joseph...this is why they call you "Papa Zulu"...

 

[The Lt.]

Thanks Michael. Thought you and others would enjoy the attached link. It's a different scene from Zulu Dawn that didn't make it to the big screen....PapaZ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qQUoHAIQ4Pg

 

[GICOP]

Thanks Michael. Thought you and others would enjoy the attached link. It's a different scene from Zulu Dawn that didn't make it to the big screen....PapaZ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qQUoHAIQ4Pg

Many thanks for that link Joe :salute::

Bob Hoskins is one of my favourite actors, unfortunately he had to retire from acting last year due to his battle with Parkinson's disease

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Ran across a couple of sepia photos I thought I'd share with you.............The Lt.

 

[GICOP]

Ran across a couple of sepia photos I thought I'd share with you.............The Lt.

Great pictures to start the week off Joe, thanks for posting them {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Hope your weeks going as planned Martyn with loads of playtime scheduled. Ran across a few black and white photos to share.