| Cacique Caribe | 30 Apr 2009 8:14 a.m. PST |
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| Fifty4 | 30 Apr 2009 8:24 a.m. PST |
Yes, but what about the Moa Cavalry? ;-) |
| Patrick R | 30 Apr 2009 8:45 a.m. PST |
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| Florida Tory | 30 Apr 2009 8:48 a.m. PST |
I had occasion to visit the Ruapekapeka pa in February, while on vacation to visit my daughter and son-in-law who live in Auckland. The sophistication of the trenchlines, with perpendiculars to block enfilade fire, spider holes and bomb-proof dug-outs is still evident after 163 years. It is an impressive site. The following link, with photos by a local photographer, gives a clear indication of the extent the Maori engineering skills: link Rick |
| Cacique Caribe | 30 Apr 2009 8:53 a.m. PST |
Rick, Wow. Those are some photos! Very nice. CC |
Frederick  | 30 Apr 2009 11:26 a.m. PST |
Great links – the Maori Wars were an interesting set of conflicts – the Maoris built fortified pas, defended them until they made their point (whether or not the Brits realized this), then moved on – the Brits attacked until they took them or the Maoris moved on – which means that, for tactical objectives, both sides can win |
| advocate | 30 Apr 2009 11:51 a.m. PST |
CC Good pictures for the 'pre-artillery' pa. The amazing thing is how quickly the Maori reacted to the threat of European warfare and changed their fortifications to suit the new threat. |
| Lowtardog | 30 Apr 2009 11:56 a.m. PST |
One day I will have my own range of Maoris I love the Maori wars but ahve never been taken with any of the ranges..and they would ahve to be 28mm |
| Plynkes | 01 May 2009 3:00 a.m. PST |
Did a Flagstaff War mini-campaign years ago in 15mm. Was good fun. But I agree with you, Lows, I'd love to paint some well-sculpted 28mm Maori. |
| Arteis | 01 May 2009 3:20 a.m. PST |
Eureka make some rather nice 28mm figures for the New Zealand Wars. |
| Lowtardog | 01 May 2009 5:35 a.m. PST |
Poly it is my aim to have some made one day, I have been thinking about this or Jacobite highlanders and think the Maoris would be a better option. Finding a sculptor (in my price range) is the nub of the problem as otherwise they would be produced in drips and drabs. |
