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Title: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on September 08, 2010, 09:19:18 PM
Cheng is obviously the master in this territory and it is nearly impossible to reach his creations, but colonial activities in Asia got me interested recently. Seems to be an ideal topic for me, the ideal mixture of uniformity and variety I like so much (Culloden, Napolen in Egypt, 30 years war).

I thought about doing something on the Boxer Rebellion but the Europeans are hard to do. The Opium wars came to my mind, but original parts fitting the theme are hard to find. So it was Boxers again. Perhaps this topic won't last long but here are a few sets:
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on September 08, 2010, 09:19:41 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on September 08, 2010, 10:26:37 PM
Very cool Ralf...
It seems we may have a competition between or members... ;D ;)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on September 08, 2010, 11:52:09 PM
Very cool!!!  ;D Good job Ralf!  :)



B-W  :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Justindo on September 09, 2010, 08:13:30 AM
These are all very nice creations, Ralf! :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: cheng on September 09, 2010, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: WarriorOfToys on September 08, 2010, 10:26:37 PM
Very cool Ralf...
It seems we may have a competition between or members... ;D ;)


not at all...I like to see asians through western eyes...interesting  ;)
and Ralf making this very interesting theme using only original PM parts (where I cant) is a big eye opener for me, I am thrilled to see how Ralf does this again and again  :)
using parts I dared not use  :P

and knowing more has to follow since this is only the surface from Ralf  ;D
..and suddenly, I'm not alone (and this is like Geobra making them....when I say they never will  :D)
MEHR, Ralf....MEHR!!  :D
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on September 09, 2010, 05:32:44 PM
It's not about competition, it is about inspiration.
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on September 09, 2010, 05:43:35 PM
You are right, I am sorry I brought up anything of a competition.
(Though I really only meant it as a joke. :) )

These new ones are great too Ralf!
What did you use for their chest pieces?
What do they represent in real life? Plate armor? ???
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Grant on September 10, 2010, 03:41:21 PM
Nice customs Ralf. ;D I don't know much about the era, but they look awesome. Once again nice job.
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: henry_martini on September 11, 2010, 06:05:25 AM
AHOI SAILORS!!!

And imagine what could be done with a real sailor special.

H_M
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Timotheos on September 17, 2010, 11:19:44 PM
Specialist, I love your stuff, but these Asians are too interpretive for me to strongly associate with the Boxer (Yi-he-tuan) uprising.

The European and American troops look good!

-Tim
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on October 12, 2010, 06:26:19 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: cheng on October 13, 2010, 04:10:46 AM
the boxer with yellow turban is what I need  ;)
again, very beautifully done...customs boxes and all, Ralf!!  :)
please show me how to improve my others too!   ;D
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on October 13, 2010, 02:36:14 PM
Whoops,
I looked at this thread yesterday, but forgot to comment on it. :P

Great Customs Ralf! :o
The turban guy is my favorite as well Cheng. ;D

The blue and the yellow fit together very well. :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on October 21, 2010, 02:12:58 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on October 21, 2010, 02:27:58 PM
Stunning customs again Ralf! :o
Great job! :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Richard on October 23, 2010, 04:59:00 PM


Quote from: Timotheos on September 17, 2010, 11:19:44 PM

Specialist, I love your stuff, but these Asians are too interpretive for me to strongly associate with the Boxer (Yi-he-tuan) uprising.

The European and American troops look good!

-Tim



How could I possibly ignore Timmy's comments? ... ;)

First, I agree. The European and American troops do indeed "look good".

However, regarding your Asian comment ... Playmobil figures have always been "interpretive" in design!
IMHO, that's what Playmobil is all about. An "interpretive" representation of reality!

All the best my "picky, picky" friend,
Richard

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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Justindo on October 23, 2010, 06:03:02 PM
Nice new customs, Ralf! :)

Tim, it's good to see you posting again. :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on December 03, 2010, 01:57:32 PM
two more sets
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on December 03, 2010, 04:38:16 PM
Quote from: specialist on December 03, 2010, 01:57:32 PM
two more sets

Wow! They look excellent! :o
I never would have thought to use the neck piece from a Knights set. :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Justindo on December 07, 2010, 08:14:32 AM
Excellent looking Asians, Ralf! :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on December 29, 2010, 11:51:27 AM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on January 31, 2011, 08:46:04 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on January 31, 2011, 08:49:56 PM
These are fantastic figures Ralf! :o :o :o
They look magnificent. :) :o

Where did you get the long blue skirt with bare feet from?
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on February 03, 2011, 07:26:01 PM
I think the skirt belonged to a woman from the dollhouse.

Next: Russian Infantry, an Australian Sailor and a few Asians.
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on February 03, 2011, 08:16:37 PM
Excellent! :o
These are great Ralf! ;D
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Justindo on February 06, 2011, 01:57:24 AM
These look great, Ralf!  I really like them all. :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on March 22, 2011, 06:49:42 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 22, 2011, 08:34:16 PM
I love the loose arms with the jacket, ;D
Great job Ralf! :o
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on April 20, 2011, 06:51:37 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: cheng on April 21, 2011, 03:38:54 AM
mehr Asians Ralf? ...thanks (you erased the gold dragon?! ouch!  ;D )
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 26, 2011, 03:13:07 PM
Very nice, especially the purple one. :)
The color combos are very nice.
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on April 03, 2012, 06:08:28 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on September 30, 2012, 07:03:37 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Andy R on October 01, 2012, 08:04:04 AM
Quote from: specialist on April 03, 2012, 06:08:28 PM
https://gardenwargaming.playclicks.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1459.0;attach=12341;image (https://gardenwargaming.playclicks.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1459.0;attach=12341;image)
Not really sure why, but there’s something about these two I really liked…
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Justindo on October 02, 2012, 03:12:40 AM
Nice Chinese, Ralf! :)
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: cheng on October 12, 2012, 05:45:16 AM
just imagine what Ralf can do with new chinese legs from Geobra!
Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: specialist on May 02, 2013, 05:20:30 PM
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Title: Re: Colonial Asia
Post by: Dan on May 18, 2013, 12:23:24 AM
I keep thinking about getting some Asian klickies and making the British Wei-hi-wei Regiment.

http://www.kaiserscross.com/304501/306501.html