tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post796725583840491292..comments2024-03-02T15:12:47.341+00:00Comments on Colgar6 and the Infinite Legion of Toy Soldiers: Japanese pirates: Scheltrum Miniatures' WakoColgar6http://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-66868350473748146702023-08-14T18:14:15.862+01:002023-08-14T18:14:15.862+01:00There's an e-mail address at the bottom of the...There's an e-mail address at the bottom of the scanned order form (in the "Addendum" section). However, given this company's aversion to the internet, I personally wouldn't hold out much hope of it working. Still, you can but try!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-12312902026232950092023-08-14T03:28:47.854+01:002023-08-14T03:28:47.854+01:00Is there an email address for them?
Is there an email address for them?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-76406296045198601982022-03-13T08:29:05.393+00:002022-03-13T08:29:05.393+00:00I've updated the post above to include a scan ...I've updated the post above to include a scan of the last known contact details for Scheltrum. I cannot tell you if they are still responding to any of these forms of communication; you'll have to find out for yourself!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-44443747432054620462022-03-12T22:34:06.358+00:002022-03-12T22:34:06.358+00:00That would be a most wonderful thing! And thank y...That would be a most wonderful thing! And thank you. It will at least be a good place to start.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725924733892933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-289923838832448392022-03-12T08:42:02.473+00:002022-03-12T08:42:02.473+00:00In theory they still operate a mail-order service ...In theory they still operate a mail-order service as well as attending some shows, or so I believe. I can give you the contact details from the catalogue I was given last year, if you like.<br /><br />Mind you, this catalogue includes a website address that I know to be abandoned as well as a FAX number (which could still be operational, I suppose). I have no idea if any of the street address, telephone number or e-mail address would work, but maybe?Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-34761587241198031902022-03-10T15:01:48.962+00:002022-03-10T15:01:48.962+00:00Just knowing the Scheltrum figures are still in pr...Just knowing the Scheltrum figures are still in production and available is Great news! I need more Ming troops and thought I would never be able to finish my Chinese. Central Scotland is a very long drive BUT, there is at least hope now!! Thank you for this!Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725924733892933613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-27610525842349268682022-01-10T17:09:52.617+00:002022-01-10T17:09:52.617+00:00I think I've been watching too many YouTube vi...I think I've been watching too many YouTube videos form the likes of SchoaGladitoria (Very good viewing) and a few others.<br />They spend a pot of time on esoterica like blade alignment, draw cutting and wrist angles.<br /><br />I agree that your pirate (Unless he's some kind of Ronin gone rogue) would probably use his sword like an edged club.<br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-19664033963087850232022-01-10T09:25:24.902+00:002022-01-10T09:25:24.902+00:00A very thorough analysis, Steve! I'll justify...A very thorough analysis, Steve! I'll justify such a pose by saying that maybe this bandit isn't an expert swordsman. Indeed, maybe he's a crude thug who is barely capable of understanding which part of the weapon to hold :-) . It wouldn't do for one of the top samurai, of course...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-68141670881960042042022-01-08T11:41:49.586+00:002022-01-08T11:41:49.586+00:00The post got me thinking about the interchangable ...The post got me thinking about the interchangable spear/short weapon pose.<br />HaT have used it for variety with their plastic figures.<br />Usually a spear or javelin, with a sword of axe at the other end.<br />Cut off the one you don't need.<br /><br />The odd look is down to biomechanics.<br />The requires a linear thrust or throw, a very side on pose with arm extended back.<br />A sword or axe in similar position could only be used in a massive overarm "power blow" - the delay providing an excellent opening to an alert enemy, an invitation for a nasty injury under the off-hand ribcage.<br /><br />A short weapon fighter will generally be much more square on, will less "wind up" for the blow and more attention to shield position.<br /><br />That's enough dull biomechanics.<br />Is the dual-weapon pose useless?<br />No at all, there are plenty of figures with slightly odd poses.<br />I'd be inclined to place it among a group, where such things are less prominent, as opposed to using it as one of your character figures.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-38133206786806985652022-01-08T11:32:47.391+00:002022-01-08T11:32:47.391+00:00This faction certainly offers potential to mix in ...This faction certainly offers potential to mix in the odd auxiliary for a bit of variety.SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-15597584847918409942022-01-05T19:08:44.028+00:002022-01-05T19:08:44.028+00:00Again, thanks! They are indeed somewhat old-style...Again, thanks! They are indeed somewhat old-style and I also thought of Dixon as a close equivalent. They'll do well enough for me.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-87865962300047328582022-01-05T19:07:17.781+00:002022-01-05T19:07:17.781+00:00Well, I'm planning to use them as landlubber (...Well, I'm planning to use them as landlubber ("regular"?) Japanese bandits, rather than as pirates. Although the idea of a crossbow or stupidly big sword does have some appeal...Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-13493224644744302942022-01-05T19:05:43.092+00:002022-01-05T19:05:43.092+00:00Thanks, Michael. When I first saw them I thought ...Thanks, Michael. When I first saw them I thought of the similarity to Dixon Miniatures. But I can see that Redoubt is something similar too.Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-19800425310871525372022-01-05T12:06:14.237+00:002022-01-05T12:06:14.237+00:00I think you've done well convting these pirate...I think you've done well convting these pirates to your needs, especially given thst they're fairly old-styles figures (reminding me a lot of Dixons samurai). Giving duplicate figures different weapons is a good way to get individual looking models. <br />A job well done imho.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-80828766043580223222022-01-04T19:32:49.587+00:002022-01-04T19:32:49.587+00:00Those look excellent.
I presume it's a pirate ...Those look excellent.<br />I presume it's a pirate landing party or "away team".<br /><br />I've heard a little about the Woku, and sources differ.<br />Weaponry appears to be a mix of any military kit they could lay their hands on: all the usual bladed weapons, arquebuses, swivel guns and small cannon.<br /><br />Portuguese contact introduced the arquebus to Japan, but they were soon manufacturing large numbers of their own design, with homegrown improvements.<br />There was also some influence on armour - some samurai depicted in "European" style headgear and cuirass.<br /><br />Where sources differ most is on the origin of the pirates.<br />Official Chinese sources insisted these were Japanese preying on their coasts and shipping.<br />Other's speak of Chinese fishermen and sailors "going Woku" during hard times.<br />It's probably that, like most pirate brotherhoods, racial purity was low on their recruiting priorities.<br />You could certainly justify adding the odd Chinese weapon (crossbow, "big" sword, ultra-light artillery) to the crew.<br /><br />SteveHolmes11https://www.blogger.com/profile/17392212343858957364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556126903764105050.post-89895750203872721952022-01-04T17:55:23.783+00:002022-01-04T17:55:23.783+00:00I do like the look of these as the remind me, in s...I do like the look of these as the remind me, in shape and scale, of the Redoubt Miniatures. You have done such a great job on them that they look a lot more than just crown fillers. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.com