Copyright 2006 Tallahassee Democrat All Rights Reserved Tallahassee Democrat May 2, 2006 Tuesday B; Pg. 1 President Awards Honor to San Luis By Gerald Ensley ...
Hola! I am looking forward to my trip to California next week. Just a reminder that I will give a presentation entitled "Vestuario, Armamento, y Montura:...
Can anyone direct me to a site that has the following: 25mm colonial civilians, suitable for converting to Spanish colonists. 25mm frays or friars that can be...
Hi, 'Pegasus Hobbies' make 2 packs of 1/48th scale ( 25 - 28mm ) Friars & Mission people and also 1 pack in 1/72nd scale. In the UK they are available from...
I posted a couple of pic's from Tim Greene's wargames figure collection. Some of the mission people are with his Soldado column. I did the friars, Apache and...
More info from John Powell of the St. Augustine Garrison. At Rick's suggestion I've moved the previous photos posted under "St. Auugustine Garrison" in the...
Hola! Next Thursday, May 18, I will give a talk for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation about the clothing, arms, and horse gear of the...
A number of you have written to inquire about having powder flasks made and about their use by both the Spanish military establishment and modern living...
What about this? http://www.historicalimagebank.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album30&id=PW170d_Mexocan_Lancers_cap_CHS_copy Let me know if the...
My thanks to Sgtcustard for his help in locating 25mm figures for the Los Adaes diorama. Michtoys was great and he also helped me clear up the scale confusion...
Boyos, I need your help. The Presidio Trust needs a source for nylon flags. The Presidio will be flying a flag above the corner bastion and of course it needs...
I had these guys make me a custom flag for my brother, and they were responsive and reasonably priced. They don't display that one on their website, but they...
Gracias mi amigo. You'll be happy to know that the cornerstone for the presidio corner was laid last Friday and it is under construction. There is hope! Rick...
Did something happen to the mainsite <soldados.us>? Hovey & I were talking about it the other day, wondering since IV usually has a telethon to raise $ to pay...
This is a little off topic, being Mex Revolution, but I thought you guys would be interested. This is an incredible site. Had it been preserved in the 1970s we...
Maybe the Minutemen torched the place? Even further off topic, but some Buffalo Soldier friends of mine got involved with Vision Quest at Newell. VQ takes at...
I recently had an opportunity to carefully examine three adargas in the collection at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. The adargas are featured in: Pueblo shields...
You are invited to join the Early Florida / Southeastern History discussion group. The purpose of this group will be to facilitate communication amongst...
Thank you for the invite! daviswwalker <daviswalker@...> wrote: You are invited to join the Early Florida / Southeastern History discussion group. The...
Anybody out there have an up to date source for matchlocks for mi amigo. He is considering doing Conquistador Trekking on his lonesome when he moves up to Hot...
I beleive G.Gedney Godwin still sells matchlocks. You also might check Loyalist Arms, The Discriminating General, and Dixie Gun Works. I beleive The Rifle...
Amigos, I just got one of John Buck's matchlocks (used) for $650 from a friend. A great piece of work, Kapitan Bernardo Alveres Portuguese Bodyguard Royal...
Amigos, What is a good source for authentic footwear with leather soles and 100% period. Muchas Garcias Bruno Willinski <lordjim92704@...> wrote: Amigos,...
Hola! I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but I doubt you will find one. It depends on what period and unit you wish to do, of course, but Hispanic reenacting...