Author Topic: My Zulu War Collection (Read 1954 times)

Helen · « **on:** August 30, 2017, 03:19:47 AM »

Hello,

I recently purchased a much loved second hand Old Glory British/Zulu army. They were all painted using enamels. I tested one figure by re-painting using acrylics. The results required additional effort. So I just re-painted the helmets off white for the Hollywood style of play I wish to do. I have about 200 painted Zulus with a further 200 to paint. Two additional British firing line units to complete. You can see the example below of the musician.

The Zulus require rebasing which are not shown here.

My aim is to recreate the movie Zulu Dawn with an artistic twist. In that, I will have the Royal Navy involved by way of troops and support weapons. The Perry range I'll utilised to complete the collection. First off, is the RN Gatling Gun ( which I've painted and is shown below) from their Sudan range. Further, I've the lancers and dismounted lancers to utilise. A 9lb artillery piece will support the column. I'm hoping for a rocket and command which should finish the collection nicely. Not to big, but enough miniatures to compliment the game. David Bickley's Rules will be utilised.

The tents (WIP) I bought from Rendra and using Warbases for the bases which will do nicely. I need to find some suitable wagons.

jambo1 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2017, 05:27:23 AM »

Very nice indeed, the RN gatling gun and crew are superb.

Andrei1975 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2017, 06:21:57 AM »

Very good work! Bravo!

DintheDin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2017, 07:59:07 AM »

Excellent paintjob, especially the sailors' face expressions

Jeff965 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2017, 08:31:54 AM »

Very nice, basing sets them off a treat

Malamute · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2017, 09:05:12 AM »

Very nice, looking forward to seeing the Zulus

Corso · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2017, 02:50:50 PM »

Great painting Helen

Zulu Dawn is a great movie. Will you include converted characters like Colonel Durnford (Burt Lancaster)?

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2017, 05:25:51 PM »

No need to...

http://www.wargamesillustrated.net/shop/lt-col-durnford/

Helen · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2017, 09:26:28 PM »

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I'll try and keep this theme moving along this year. If Michael Perry releases a Isandlwana character pack with Ltcol AW Dunford then I shall purchase said pack.

The miniature size is important to me and Old Glory British/ Zulu miniatures sit nicely beside Perry Miniatures.

Thanks again for looking.

Bugsda · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2017, 08:40:59 PM »

Excellent! I love the red and blue combination on these uniforms.

Helen · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2017, 10:08:17 PM »

Quote from: Bugsda on August 31, 2017, 08:40:59 PM

Excellent! I love the red and blue combination on these uniforms.

Thanks, so do I!

Eric the Shed · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2017, 02:16:22 PM »

Can I recommend Mason's pencil sharpeners as wagons...they work and they are cheap

more here

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/wagons-roll-cheapo-transport-for-19th.html

Helen · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2017, 08:54:13 PM »

Thank you for the heads-up Eric on the wagons. Will have a pickaboo at your link.

Cheers!

Corso · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2017, 03:04:47 PM »

Quote from: Harry Faversham on August 30, 2017, 05:25:51 PM

No need to...

http://www.wargamesillustrated.net/shop/lt-col-durnford/

Indeed

vodkafan · « **Reply #14 on:** September 02, 2017, 04:10:18 PM »

Well impressive! The Zulu can surely not win against such a body of stalwart redcoats

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