Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2005 I'm finishing up the English version of this e-book soon with a chinese version coming soon. Hopefully I can complete all my writing and scale models by the end of the year. Chinese Siege Warfare: Mechnical Artillery & Siege Weapons of Antiquity - An Illustrated History Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2005 Just finished a massive update of the articles with a few new articles added based on new information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 807 Report post Posted October 13, 2005 I thought this was great Jieming. Well done. I've posted it to a community link site I belong to to share there too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in_lab 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 That's really interesting Jieming. Do you have any plans to make a functional, full-scale recreation of any of the weapons? If you did, then you could add some field-testing photos. If you don't decide to do that, that's still a great piece of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Hehe thanks guys. Hopefully I'll get a simplified chinese version of the site up soon. Trying to finish up the English version first though. Full sized version? Hmmm... I did consider it but never seriously. It's too difficult to do anything out of the ordinary here in Singapore. Will need tons of permits, from the Police to National Parks Board. hahaha Maybe. I'd love to try building a full scaled version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roddy 5,436 Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Very impressive work. I reckon, if you build it FIRST, and then ask about the permits, they'll be too scared to argue . . . Roddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Ok, did a final update before I leave on my holiday. Was rushing because I promised my cousin in London a copy of my latest draft. I've more or less grouped all the components that will go into the book as chapters, and posted what I've could in terms of images and text until I can follow up with proper articles and writings to fill these chapters. Hope you like it. ;) It'll be the last update in awhile until I return. Cheers, Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2005 I'm back. I've posted new updates on info gathered while in Europe, especially from the British Museum. Some of the areas updated and expanded include the Assyrian Wall Reliefs, South Asian Catapults and pre-columbian American catapults. Cheers, Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2005 Just an update. I've started construction of the Tang/Song SiJiao Pao. As usual, like my earlier models, a running commentary as I build it can be found here in either one of these thread; http://forums.shadowedrealm.com/index.php?showtopic=443 http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=7447 Have fun. Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Started on my next model a few days ago if you're interested in watching. It's the Korean Hwacha (Huo Che) rocket launcher ca. A.D. 1451. http://forums.shadowedrealm.com/index.php?showtopic=572 or http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=9272&hl= Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Himmelheaven 10 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 I think this is great. I am interested in researching the ancient military affairs. Your works are very valuable ^^ Well Done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 You're welcome! I just did a massive update filling in much of the missing information on landmines, watermines, the Japanese Oyumi, and updating much of the other chapters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Himmelheaven 10 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 I haven't been to ur website for a while because of busy studying - -... I know a lot of things about ancient strategics, armies and weapons. Unfortunately, my English writing is not good enough to express all of them D: You can read and write Chinese, can't u? Maybe we can discuss some interesting points between Chinese and western war history? My MSN [email protected]. I am looking forward to hearing from u Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2006 "Chinese Siege Warfare: Mechanical Artillery & Siege Weapons of Antiquity - An Illustrated History" First Edition (Limited Print) Vol/Issue no.: 160p ISBN 981-05-5380-3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2006 Available via mailorder from Singapore by 20th August 2006. Contact me for details. Scheduled availability in the US by mid-October 2006. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2006 The books are now available/sold at the following locations; Singapore - Caesars & Renaissance Empire, Suntec City (in-stock now) http://www.caesars.com.sg - San Bookshop (in-stock now) - Kinokuniya (in-stock now) - Borders (in-stock now) USA - RLT Publishing, 1731 S. San Marcos, San Antonio TX (in-stock now) http://www.rlt.com/publishing UK - Caliver Books, 818 London Rd, Leigh-on-sea, Essex (in-stock now) http://www.caliverbooks.com Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk Direct mailorder from Singapore Contact me for details. USD$29.99 + S/H (+ optional registration) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 19 Report post Posted October 3, 2006 Congrats, Liang Jieming, nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2006 Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yaptap 10 Report post Posted November 16, 2006 I visit http://authors.history-forum.com/liang_jieming/chinesesiegewarfare/ and I thought it's incredible. Good Job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liang Jieming 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2007 Those in the US or in the UK, please try and catch the recently aired documentary "Ancient Discoveries: Chinese Warfare". They've featured Chinese siege weapons and used some of my sketches in the programme. Jieming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites