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Title: 28mm Sudan Project - Part 15 More Troops(31 Mar)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 11 October 2017, 12:03:27 PM: Hi Folks

Just kicked off my new project (now that the Napoleonics is complete) - this time we are back to the Colonial wars for a spot of action in the Sudan.

240 Dervishes assembled and waiting for the paintbrush.

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0005%201280x848_zpsbv7zrrub.jpg)

More here on the blog

https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/brand-new-project-28mm-sudan-part-1.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/brand-new-project-28mm-sudan-part-1.html)

Wish me luck
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan
Post by: Andrei1975 on 11 October 2017, 12:09:49 PM: A good start! Let's wait for color!
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan
Post by: DintheDin on 11 October 2017, 03:57:55 PM: Dervishes! Zillions of 'em! Roll up your sleeves! Good luck with your project!
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan
Post by: NurgleHH on 11 October 2017, 04:13:31 PM: Giles, it is not a question of luck. It is only the question if you do it until Saturday (21 Oct) or Sunday (22 Oct). This is the reason why yor second name ist Machine-Brush-Eric.... ;)
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan
Post by: vodkafan on 12 October 2017, 05:18:54 PM: Oh my this is going to be big...
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan
Post by: Eric the Shed on 24 October 2017, 10:32:16 AM: Part 2 now up on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/28mm-sudan-project-first-fuzzies.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/28mm-sudan-project-first-fuzzies.html)

The first fuzzies have arrived
(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0024%201280x526_zpsqmuatqrq.jpg)

more soon
Title: Re: New Project - 28mm Sudan part 2 added (24/10)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 30 October 2017, 08:56:57 AM: More Dervishes painted and the start of the build of Khartoum now up on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/28mm-sudan-project-more-ansar-khartoum.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/28mm-sudan-project-more-ansar-khartoum.html)

280 painted so far...

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0034%201280x848_zpsvlmwmhzp.jpg)

The walls of Khartoum

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0032%201280x848_zpsgehmapdz.jpg)

More soon
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 3 added (30/10)
Post by: Hu Rhu on 02 November 2017, 07:16:44 AM: Giles,

You are a machine. :D :D

That is a mighty fine dervish horde.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 3 added (30/10)
Post by: Monty on 02 November 2017, 06:23:47 PM: Very interesting project!
Carry on!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 3 added (30/10)
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on 05 November 2017, 03:39:48 PM: That's another impressive project! About storage, how do you ensure that the group bases, hence the figures, don't get jostled in the A4 boxes?
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 3 added (30/10)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 06 November 2017, 05:56:40 AM: Quote from: WuZhuiQiu on 05 November 2017, 03:39:48 PM
That's another impressive project! About storage, how do you ensure that the group bases, hence the figures, don't get jostled in the A4 boxes?

They only get moved from shelf to table - they very rarely travel so jostling not an issue
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 3 added (30/10)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 06 November 2017, 05:59:35 AM: Delighted to report that I have finally finished painting up all my Dervishes (infantry) - a grand total of 368 figures.

Now have to start on the horse and camels

More on the blog
https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/28mm-sudan-project-ansar-infantry-now.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/28mm-sudan-project-ansar-infantry-now.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0041%201280x993_zpsbbhv8okg.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0044%201280x552_zpsiuubcdhv.jpg)

cheers
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 4 added (6/11)
Post by: DintheDin on 06 November 2017, 07:31:40 AM: What a mass of frenzied dervishes!
Prolific painting! Cheers!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - part 5 added (10/11)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 10 November 2017, 09:51:19 AM: Started on the Mahdi's cavalry - part of of the project can be found here including conversions of Gripping Beast Light Arab Horse into mounted dervish

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-5-mahdis-cavalry.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-5-mahdis-cavalry.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%20-%20Ansar%20Cavary/DSC_0056_zpstj9jdiml.jpg)

cheers
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - The Mahdi's Cavalry- part 5 (10/11)
Post by: Arundel on 10 November 2017, 03:26:42 PM: Yes, that horde will have the unbelievers quaking in their boots. God help them! Lovely work, Eric; it's great fun to watch your collection come together. Looking forward to seeing the cavalry!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - The Mahdi's Cavalry- part 5 (10/11)
Post by: Codsticker on 10 November 2017, 04:03:03 PM: That is great kit-bashing- very convincing.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - The Mahdi's Cavalry- part 5 (10/11)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 12 November 2017, 05:00:53 PM: Started building in earnest the walls of Khartoum - more here on the blog

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-6-walls-of-khartoum.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-6-walls-of-khartoum.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Khartoum/DSC_0064_zps4ayp97mx.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Khartoum/DSC_0075_zpsdxbijo7h.jpg)

come back soon
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Khartoum Walls- part 6 (12/11)
Post by: DintheDin on 12 November 2017, 06:41:02 PM: It is coming out very nice, as I see it will have impressive dimensions! Eager to see it finished!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Khartoum Walls- part 6 (12/11)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 14 November 2017, 02:12:09 PM: Thank you Din theDin
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Khartoum Walls- part 6 (12/11)
Post by: Codsticker on 14 November 2017, 03:47:11 PM: A great project to witness; it looks awesome so far.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Khartoum Walls- part 6 (12/11)
Post by: dartfrog on 18 November 2017, 08:41:55 PM: Good to see the madness continues.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Khartoum Walls- part 6 (12/11)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 25 November 2017, 10:04:39 PM: Finally finished the Mahdi's army - Infantry, Camelry, Cavalry and Generals all done and based...

More here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-7-mahdi-army-finished.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/sudan-project-part-7-mahdi-army-finished.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0070_zpsfr2bm3ah.jpg)

Now my attention turn to the Brits
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: gamer Mac on 25 November 2017, 10:49:38 PM: You are a painting and building machine
Great work :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: DintheDin on 26 November 2017, 01:30:55 PM: :o
Eager to see them on the wargames table!
For sure we will see battle scenes of Hollywood-esque dimensions!
Well done! Congrats!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: Traveler Man on 26 November 2017, 04:38:45 PM: Great stuff, looking forward to seeing the Imperial contingent.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: Deedles on 26 November 2017, 07:43:14 PM: Great progress . Great to see another large scale Sudanproject coming through
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: flags_of_war on 01 December 2017, 10:10:44 AM: Marvellous stuff as usual Eric
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 01 December 2017, 11:44:25 AM: Up next in the project are some boats for the Mahdi's army - sourced these from a Russian company and they are perfect for 28mm

more details on the blog here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/sudan-project-part-8-dhows.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/sudan-project-part-8-dhows.html)

and here is a picture of the finished article from the box...

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0082_zpsi3su56zx.jpg)

and here is my first stab at building the hull

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0087_zpsedcsoyn8.jpg)

more soon
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: Deedles on 01 December 2017, 08:27:53 PM: I have 3 of those sitting the to do pile! Great to see it built.. they do look good .. bumped up the to do list !
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Mahdi Forces complete part 7 (25/11)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 02 December 2017, 04:15:29 PM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on 01 December 2017, 11:44:25 AM
Up next in the project are some boats for the Mahdi's army - sourced these from a Russian company and they are perfect for 28mm

more details on the blog here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/sudan-project-part-8-dhows.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/sudan-project-part-8-dhows.html)

and here is a picture of the finished article from the box...

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0082_zpsi3su56zx.jpg)

and here is my first stab at building the hull

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0087_zpsedcsoyn8.jpg)

more soon

Blackening the edges of those things would get you a long way I think.

The white sticks out and is detrimental to the overall look in my opinion.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: RichBliss on 03 December 2017, 12:23:20 AM: Not so bad, I think
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: Big Martin Back on 03 December 2017, 07:33:52 AM: I'll have to get myself one or two of those. Something to counter my gunboat.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: DintheDin on 03 December 2017, 10:11:56 AM: Very realistic pics! :-* :-* :-*
This dhow is a gem!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: Alcide Nikopol on 03 December 2017, 12:20:32 PM: Wonderful looking project.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: Plynkes on 03 December 2017, 01:50:16 PM: Most impressive indeed. That dhow kit makes for a lovely river-going felucca (I believe that's what they call those boats on the Nile).
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Dhows (as in Riverboats) part 8 (1/12)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 08 December 2017, 09:39:10 AM: First British Battalion of Infantry painted

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0095_zpsakzcdwq9.jpg)

more soon
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - First British painted part 9 (8/12)
Post by: miltiades on 08 December 2017, 06:04:12 PM: amazing. Wonderful painting
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - First British painted part 9 (8/12)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 09 January 2018, 07:05:45 AM: Part 10 now up on the blog and more pictures - British Sudan Force almost complete

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0232_zpsrrmskxty.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0242_zpsr7ecoyp9.jpg)

Once this lot are done I'll be starting on the Egyptians
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - More British painted part 10 (9/Jan)
Post by: gamer Mac on 09 January 2018, 12:31:37 PM: You are a painting machine
Nice work
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - More British painted part 10 (9/Jan)
Post by: DintheDin on 09 January 2018, 12:50:10 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 09 January 2018, 12:31:37 PM
You are a painting machine
Nice work

Eager to see them in battle! Cheers!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - More British painted part 10 (9/Jan)
Post by: Sir Rodney Ffing on 10 January 2018, 10:47:48 AM: Great work, and proving conclusively to me that I really do need to to do a Sudan project at some stage. lol
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - More British painted part 10 (9/Jan)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 06 February 2018, 09:53:50 PM: Egyptian Brigade now painted...details here

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/sudan-project-part-11-egyptian-brigade.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/sudan-project-part-11-egyptian-brigade.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0284_zpsddz3jk9v.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/DSC_0274%202_zpsteuqsjj5.jpg)
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Egyptian Brigade part 11 (6 Feb)
Post by: FifteensAway on 07 February 2018, 08:28:18 AM: Alright, Eric, time to come clean. Is it child labor you are using (enslaved products of your own loins?) or have you some poor local lads chained up in a secret compartment of the shed cranking out your figures while you sleep? :o :D ;) lol

You're production is astonishing.

Well, maybe you are just retired and have nothing better to do than indulge your 'slight' passion.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Egyptian Brigade part 11 (6 Feb)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 07 February 2018, 06:04:16 PM: no child labour....they are far more interested in social media

currently between jobs but all my spare time is doing what SWMBO wants and cracking on with the shed reconstruction.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Egyptian Brigade part 11 (6 Feb)
Post by: Marine0846 on 07 February 2018, 06:35:43 PM: Love all the new troops.
You are a painting machine. :)
I tip my hat to you.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Egyptian Brigade part 11 (6 Feb)
Post by: Traveler Man on 07 February 2018, 07:18:17 PM: Nicely done all round! :-*
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Egyptian Brigade part 11 (6 Feb)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 08 February 2018, 09:28:54 AM: Favourite unit painted so far - the Camel Corps

Three different states (more on the blog) http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/sudan-project-part-12-british-camel.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/sudan-project-part-12-british-camel.html)

Mounted

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%20Camel%20Corps/DSC_0296_zpsik9nz9qu.jpg)

Dismounted

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%20Camel%20Corps/DSC_0298_zpsbyduzv6y.jpg)

Defending their rides

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%20Camel%20Corps/DSC_0307_zpsvv0qgolu.jpg)

more soon....
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Camel Corps part 12 (8 Feb)
Post by: vodkafan on 08 February 2018, 05:27:50 PM: That's good I never thought of using the seated camels in that way.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Camel Corps part 12 (8 Feb)
Post by: DintheDin on 08 February 2018, 07:00:51 PM: The Camel Corps is awesome! Great job you did there! Especially the last picture is very atmospheric
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Camel Corps part 12 (8 Feb)
Post by: Hu Rhu on 08 February 2018, 09:33:41 PM: Those are very good Giles. I like how you have managed to convey the square as well as the firing line. The mounted column is grand as well.
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Camel Corps part 12 (8 Feb)
Post by: twicethecaffeine on 15 February 2018, 09:15:22 PM: Very nice.

They have the spirit of the Sudan about them!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - Camel Corps part 12 (8 Feb)
Post by: Plynkes on 15 February 2018, 09:47:08 PM: I think the whole using the camels as cover business is a seriously dodgy concept, but it's a nice homage to the movie. :)
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED (5thMar)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 05 March 2018, 12:10:14 PM: So I started this project back in October last year and tonight my Sudanese forces get christened on the table :D

All told there are about 700 figures on the table including

Egyptians

2 Infantry Regiments
1 Cavalry Regiment
1 Artillery Gun
(65 figures)

British
6 1nfantry Regiments
1 Cavalry Regiment
1 Camel Regiment
2 Artillery
1 Naval Gardener Gun
(185 figures)

Mahdists
5 Beja Skirmish
12 Beja/Mahdist Fanatic Spear Units
2 Artillery Pieces
1 Camel Unit
3 Cavalry Units
(450 Figures)

First game will be fought using Black Powder

Deployment Positions at present
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/T1_zpsektystot.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan/T3_zps4gsry5zc.jpg)

Full Battle Report will go up on the blog later this week
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED (5thMar)
Post by: Ray Rivers on 05 March 2018, 01:13:20 PM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on 05 March 2018, 12:10:14 PM
So I started this project back in October last year and tonight my Sudanese forces get christened on the table :D

All told there are about 700 figures on the table including

Amazing accomplishment and a beautiful tables filled with wonderful minis.

Mind you, another 450 Mahdists might be nice! :D
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED(5 Mar)
Post by: Driscoles on 05 March 2018, 01:29:18 PM: Looks great
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED(5 Mar)
Post by: Deedles on 05 March 2018, 02:34:37 PM: Excellent . Look forward to the bat rep
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED(5 Mar)
Post by: Hu Rhu on 05 March 2018, 07:48:04 PM: Wow, that table groaning with figures looks impressive. :o :o

Can't wait to see the game unfold. Hope there will be plenty of pictures. ;)
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - FIGURES COMPLETED(5 Mar)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 06 March 2018, 10:51:25 AM: First Battle Report now up on the blog

https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/the-first-sudan-battle-in-balance.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/the-first-sudan-battle-in-balance.html)

A furious (and played hard & fast) battle in the sands of Sudan

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%201st%20Battle/DSC_0422_zpsg3aq2x5v.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%201st%20Battle/DSC_0424_zpsdmnhysad.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Sudan%201st%20Battle/DSC_0428_zpsy339qszc.jpg)

Apologies for quality of photos
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - First Battle(6 Mar)
Post by: twicethecaffeine on 06 March 2018, 04:22:40 PM: Very jealous of your table.
Great looking game!
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - First Battle(6 Mar)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 09 March 2018, 10:20:09 PM: thank you sir....
Title: Re: 28mm Sudan Project - First Battle(6 Mar)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 31 March 2018, 01:42:54 PM: More troops added to my Sudan project - Sikhs and Bashis

more here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/new-forces-for-my-sudan-project-part-15.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/new-forces-for-my-sudan-project-part-15.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/BasdhiandSikh/DSC_0475_zpsud1xo7yl.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/BasdhiandSikh/DSC_0485_zpstya4xwil.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/BasdhiandSikh/DSC_0489_zps9e5lcfzt.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/BasdhiandSikh/DSC_0493_zps7w29pipw.jpg)

Dont forget to check out the big battle in the previous post

more soon