Author Topic: Perry zouaves (Read 15315 times)

Bullshott · « **on:** February 15, 2011, 09:01:21 PM »

Woo-hoo! My pre-order of Perry zouaves arrived today.

The figurese are 'small 28mm', compatible with Foundry and the like. They are very nice sculpts too. You get 40 riflemen, one drummer and one officer. All troops have options for fez or turban.

These will be perfect conversion fodder for many projects. Watch this space for mine

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:06:26 PM »

Yep, I have started assembling mine. I have realised however that the unit I'm making wore kepi's

Bullshott · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:19:03 PM »

I've just assembled a trial figure to paint up before I do complete unit(s). I've combined the zouave body with parts from another range of figures. Lets just say that my figures go barefoot and don't wear hats - come to think of it they don't even have human heads

Chairface · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:33:35 PM »

Quote from: Bullshott on February 15, 2011, 09:19:03 PM

I've just assembled a trial figure to paint up before I do complete unit(s). I've combined the zouave body with parts from another range of figures. Lets just say that my figures go barefoot and don't wear hats - come to think of it they don't even have human heads

Colour me intrigued.

I really want some of these Zouaves but I have no idea of what to use them for.

Malamute · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2011, 10:17:37 PM »

Quote from: Chairface on February 15, 2011, 09:33:35 PM

I really want some of these Zouaves but I have no idea of what to use them for.

Don't let that stop you buyin' them

Bullshott · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2011, 10:41:54 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on February 15, 2011, 09:06:26 PM

Yep, I have started assembling mine. I have realised however that the unit I'm making wore kepi's

I'm also thinking of doing a unit with the Westwind kepi + gasmask heads

fastolfrus · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2011, 11:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Dewbakuk on February 15, 2011, 09:06:26 PM

Yep, I have started assembling mine. I have realised however that the unit I'm making wore kepi's

Would Perry Kepis be any use ?
I think Alasdair has some in his bits box.

Chairface · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:56:57 AM »

Quote from: Malamute on February 15, 2011, 10:17:37 PM

Don't let that stop you buyin' them

Don't think that hasn't crossed my mind.

Mors · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:47:13 AM »

I'm hoping to use them with Ramshackles gasmask/turban heads.

HerbyF · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2011, 08:01:37 AM »

I'm wondering if they would make passable Senegalise. I need some for my colonial French.

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2011, 08:27:02 AM »

They would probably be a bit "over-dressed" for the Senegalese, but I'm sure it wouldn't matter. I'm tempted to get some to use as the Egyptian army's "Turkish" battalion in the Sudan. Same thing - too much uniformity and equipment (and wrong firearm), but they'll do for me

Plynkes · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2011, 08:37:33 AM »

Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on February 16, 2011, 08:27:02 AM

They would probably be a bit "over-dressed" for the Senegalese...

And a bit, er, white. Gripping Beast do sell separate Senegalese heads in their Great War range, though.

joroas · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2011, 09:33:43 AM »

Quite boringly, I will use them for their original purpose.

Plynkes · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2011, 10:48:37 AM »

Wow, I knew there must be someone, but you're the only person I've seen so far.

joroas · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2011, 11:19:47 AM »

I'm working on a largely Perry ACW army, so they're handy. Could have done with more officers or a bugler, though. Not many players field 40 man regiments.........

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