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Colonial Asia
« 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:

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 09:19:41 PM »
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2010, 10:26:37 PM »
Very cool Ralf...
It seems we may have a competition between or members... ;D ;)
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2010, 11:52:09 PM »
Very cool!!!  ;D Good job Ralf!  :)



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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 08:13:30 AM »
These are all very nice creations, Ralf! :)

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 09:15:47 AM »
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

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2010, 05:32:44 PM »
It's not about competition, it is about inspiration.

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #7 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? ???
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2010, 06:05:25 AM »
AHOI SAILORS!!!

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

H_M
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@ geobra: Thanks a lot!!! :-)

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #10 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!

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Re: Colonial Asia
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #12 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

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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #13 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. :)
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Re: Colonial Asia
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2010, 02:12:58 PM »
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