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Early morning writer01 Dec 2017 10:11 p.m. PST

…sort of.

It's 'my' version of the German Legation using the Austrian Legation, a gate house, gate, four corners (2 sets of 2), and a set of walls (3 in the set). It works out to be 17 inches square – in 18 mm, of course. Had to pull up a photo to figure out the balcony and its support which are two separate pieces but nicely done and fit well.

I also got three of the Ruined House #5, 6" x 12". Why three? I'm going to use them to represent the Su where the Chinese christian civilians hung out near the Legation quarter. Also, maybe, the Hanlin library. These ruins also match in size to the 126 Chinese Industrial Building – I'll probably use it as part of the Su. Or the Fu? (Su Wang Fu?)

This is my second of what will be a minimum of three orders of this range but the next one will wait until well into the new year at this point.

Pictures later, only unpacked the box this evening which arrived today to check out the contents. Should now have all the figures I need – though I'll need to order one of the Maxim guns in the range. Actually, I'll have quite a few 'extra' figures that I'll use for actions away from the siege actions. And I might get more figures for such games but I'm trying to resist since I have a LOT of figures to paint for this set up.

I used this order to get the rest of the 'expensive' buildings so the next order I'll fill in whatever else I want, some in multiples, so even if I spent an equal amount of money I'll get a lot for my money. Hopefully, I'll get the order in before my Army Card expires again. If so, I'll just renew – it'll pay for itself as it always does (at least for me).

I guess you could say I am a Huge fan of Blue Moon. A pile of my money in their coffers proves that.

Dave Jackson Supporting Member of TMP02 Dec 2017 7:14 a.m. PST

Hmm….i can't seem to find the link to pics….

Personal logo chicklewis Supporting Member of TMP05 Dec 2017 9:40 a.m. PST

See above: "Pictures later, only unpacked the box this evening which arrived today – - "

Early morning writer08 Dec 2017 8:08 p.m. PST

Thanks chicklewis – and Dave, here is a link to a bunch of photos:

link

Includes dimensions for all of the Blue Moon legations.

ge2002bill Supporting Member of TMP11 Dec 2017 3:58 a.m. PST

Congratulations Early,
Fascinating project.
Prediction: Much satisfaction.
Cheers,
Bill P.

Early morning writer11 Dec 2017 7:07 p.m. PST

Bill, I hope to provide much satisfaction to many a gamer over the years with this set up. I'm figuring it can quite readily accommodate 12 players at a convention – though fewer will work just fine. And I've made preliminary notes on a painting schedule. I just wish when I made such schedules they worked out! Life gets in the way. But it is still fun. Oh, and I have all the figures I need now except one gun after sorting it yesterday. More buildings, though, as said above. And maybe some satisfaction for myself.

Early morning writer12 Dec 2017 11:39 p.m. PST

Added a listing of the Boxer figures to the blog which can be found here:

link

Long Valley Gamer Supporting Member of TMP31 Dec 2017 9:18 a.m. PST

Hi
Following your progress. I too took the plunge and bought all the legations and used your model for the German legation. Have only a few more buildings to order.A daunting project but one that I couldn't resist…

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