Author Topic: Back to Africa: Arabs (Read 29832 times)

Hitman · « **Reply #60 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:00:40 AM »

Great looking figures. I have a set of these figures, but have not painted them yet. I have them prepped, primed and glued onto bases. So many projects, so little time.

Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman

Plynkes · « **Reply #61 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:20:20 PM »

This Open Sore of The World

"All I can add in my solitude is may Heaven’s rich blessings come down to everyone, American, English, or Turk, who will help heal this open sore of the world.”
David Livingstone.

Wangwana and Jemadar of a Zanzibari caravan.

This fellow is based on Joseph Thomson's description of a Zanzibari headman in his expedition, who wore Arab garb and carried a large 'zulu-like' shield.

Remington · « **Reply #62 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:09:13 PM »

Spectacular work, Dylan. The guy in the striped shirt looks great, but I really really like the chap with the Zulu shield. He looks kinda stoic in his attitude and ready for everything. Very nice idea. And his face is amazing painting. What did you use for the lower lip colour?

Thanks for showing us the Eureka slaves. They don't look bad at all. Definitely going on the to-buy list.

Hammers · « **Reply #63 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:17:07 PM »

You've really excelled with these, Dylan.

Phil Robinson · « **Reply #64 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:23:06 PM »

Simply splendid, shall have to return to Darkest Africa at some point.

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #65 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:45:15 PM »

Quote from: Plynkes on June 16, 2011, 12:20:20 PM

This fellow is based on Joseph Thomson's description of a Zanzibari headman in his expedition, who wore Arab garb and carried a large 'zulu-like' shield.

As with most of the best conversions this is simple yet very effective. Sadly I've already painted my version of this figure, but I'm very tempted to nick your idea and give him a shield, even if it means stripping him down and re-painting

Plynkes · « **Reply #66 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:16:48 PM »

Thanks. Yeah, so simple I don't think it is really even worthy of the term "conversion." All I did was glue a shield to his arm.

Quote from: Remington on June 16, 2011, 01:09:13 PM

What did you use for the lower lip colour?

Err... Pass. Most probably GW Elf Flesh plus a little bit of GW Dark Flesh, as those were handy from doing his skin.

Remington · « **Reply #67 on:** June 16, 2011, 09:14:58 PM »

Quote from: Plynkes on June 16, 2011, 08:16:48 PM

Err... Pass. Most probably GW Elf Flesh plus a little bit of GW Dark Flesh, as those were handy from doing his skin.

Dylan, guess what! I have those colours!

Keith · « **Reply #68 on:** June 16, 2011, 10:28:29 PM »

Really enjoying this thread - the palettes on that last lot are sublime.

sepoy1857 · « **Reply #69 on:** June 17, 2011, 12:21:11 AM »

These are outstanding! I especially like the very subtle white clothing.

H.M.Stanley · « **Reply #70 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:52:56 AM »

Lovely work Plynkes!!

My Indian Hill Tribes are having a run out next week against Herders (Ely?) as Baluchi/Slavers

Galloping Major · « **Reply #71 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:57:45 AM »

More great stuff, keep 'em coming

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com

Malamute · « **Reply #72 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:23:42 AM »

Very, very nice, some of your best work to date me thinks, Loving the various detailing on the arab clothes

Bugsda · « **Reply #73 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:13:23 AM »

That shield idea's well nicked, thank you very much

Frank · « **Reply #74 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:38:37 AM »

FANTASTIC! Wonderful painted miniatures and brilliant photos. I really like your arrangement of plants in the background! Your “Back to Afrika” threads are really my forum-favorites!!!

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