ZULU! The Store House, Rorke's Drift.... January 1879

[spanner570]

Thanks Jim, it's always good to read your encouraging comments on folks work.....


Ron

[dave]

Just caught up on this one, excellent work and so much to look at. As someone said earlier it is worthy of a museum.

[Guest]

blew me away Ron,n1 m8 what a showpiece.


jeff

[Guest]

And on a side note....
Does anyone remember the Silk Cut Cinema ad from the 70s that was based on this event? Possibly the most offensive thing since the Black & White minstrels (apologies to anybody who had erased this awful era from their minds!!!).


oh, is that my coat there?.....

Yes I remember the silk cut add

[geegad]

brilliant job so much so that i watched the film the other day and you have captured the action top stuff

[flyjoe180]

Simply amazing Ron. A very extensive build, all those figures are very nicely done.

[Guest]

I love the huge number of figures. Lots of movement. I can almost hear the gunfire, shouts and general turmoil. Truly splendid.

[spanner570]

Brilliant posts. Thanks one and all for the great comments.....


Roger, I'm glad you remember the ad.....Any thoughts about the dio.?

[Guest]

Brilliant build Ron, you have outdone yourself!


I would not have the patients to even attempt such an epic build like yours, well done!


Just for interest sake, the Impi woriors (Impi was a small fighting group)used a short stabbing spear with a long metal tip about 2' long and 3" wide called the "Iklwha" named after the sound it makes when a man is stabbed with it....this is how fierce a nation they were. The fight was up close and very personal.


If you feel like another dio of the same nature someday go look up the battle of Isandwala where the Zulus also kicked some "red coat" butt.....sorry I am a little biass LOL


Theuns

[spanner570]

Thanks ever so much Theuns. I'm glad you like the model, especially so as you are from S.A. and obviously know your 'Zulu' stuff......


I appreciate your general info. about the Zulu weaponry etc.


I've read about Isandlwana...what a kicking we had. I don't think I'll be tackling another 'epic' for a while....my eyes are still hanging out of their sockets!


I don't know if it's true, but I read the Zulus who attacked Rorke's Drift took no part in the British Defeat at Isandlwana and were only one of the horns present on the day. Apparently the leader wanted some of the action, and disobeying orders took it upon himself to attack the mission.


Anyway, thanks again for all your input during the build.


Ron

[Guest]

Outstanding Ron mate.


Scott

[colin m]

It just doesn't seem right just to say 'Great build' Painting a single pilot (when I have to) is hard enough. But all these little critters - wow. I salute your patience and ability.

[spanner570]

Thanks Scott, I'm glad you like the diorama. I trust you, your good lady and the little angel Mia Grace are all tip top?


Thanks Col', patience yes (in batches)....but ability? Perhaps the 'ability' to remain sane would fit!


Cheers boys,


Ron

[bazers]

Brill Ron cant add much to what has been said , should be on show somwhere.

[Guest]

Ron I would be insane long before I had finished this, it is epic. I love your dios always a feast for the eyes.