OLL
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Nov 21, 2004 14:28:39 GMT -5
Post by OLL on Nov 21, 2004 14:28:39 GMT -5
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Tommy
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Nov 22, 2004 8:52:20 GMT -5
Post by Tommy on Nov 22, 2004 8:52:20 GMT -5
might get one myself actually, pay days coming up ;D
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Nov 22, 2004 13:16:41 GMT -5
Post by Guv on Nov 22, 2004 13:16:41 GMT -5
Same Here Oll, I'd LOVE a Martini-Henry
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OLL
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Nov 22, 2004 13:55:31 GMT -5
Post by OLL on Nov 22, 2004 13:55:31 GMT -5
Same here Guv!!! What about a set of slade wallace webbing and those awesome foreign service helmets. Bought a load of ESCI 1:72 Colonial British Troops and had a ball painting 'em. Sunbleached linen and scarlet. TOPS!! I also love the 15ft long bayonets.
I have a strange obsession with British colonial last stands. What went through their minds?That one in the re-make of the Four Feathers is awesome.
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Nov 22, 2004 14:00:17 GMT -5
Post by Bonkers on Nov 22, 2004 14:00:17 GMT -5
I'd love to have one of those lush white pith helmets , as seen in Zulu.
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OLL
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Nov 22, 2004 14:03:16 GMT -5
Post by OLL on Nov 22, 2004 14:03:16 GMT -5
That was an error Bonkers! Apparently, the helmets were more of a dirty beigey linen colour. Uniforms in Zulu were parade ground stuff. They do look ace though mate!
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Tommy
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Nov 23, 2004 3:01:19 GMT -5
Post by Tommy on Nov 23, 2004 3:01:19 GMT -5
"..its a rifle Hughes........" ;D LOVE ZULU best film ever and pith helmets are the most stylish helmet ever as well. Weve got two .22 sleeved martini carbines down at squadron.
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Nov 23, 2004 5:58:02 GMT -5
Post by Guv on Nov 23, 2004 5:58:02 GMT -5
I've got a load of 28mm Victoriana Colonial Brits all painted up for wargaming - my favourite figures. "Yes Sir, the Gentleman has a bottle"
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Nov 23, 2004 12:28:36 GMT -5
Post by Max on Nov 23, 2004 12:28:36 GMT -5
I've fired the .22 Martini at ATC, When the British army got SMLE, the Indian army got the Martini's, when the Indian army got SMLE they gave the Martini's to the Indian police who bored some out to 20gauge's, a friend of a friend has a 20 gauge Martini but I didn't get a go, he said you can own the .50 inch original without a license as the rounds are no longer avalible.
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Nov 23, 2004 12:54:45 GMT -5
Post by Tiny on Nov 23, 2004 12:54:45 GMT -5
Well worth keeping an eye on Gunmart as their often in there, not to sure on prices though
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