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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Rogerc on 18 November 2019, 10:45:34 PM
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More Sikh Wars coming off the workbench, really getting quite a bit done lately, lots of pictures on the blog
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2019/11/indian-workbench.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49087188551_9094cae95d_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hMEEZ6)matchlocks (https://flic.kr/p/2hMEEZ6) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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British infantry in round caps-very nice. You are inspiring me to do another unit of Sikh Dragoons.
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Cheers pal, the Dragoons have come out really well, pleased with them. Need to focus on the Sepoys to get me enough for a game.
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Lovely work :-*
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Cheers, now if I can just find another 8 or so of these figures ....
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Cheers, now if I can just find another 8 or so of these figures ....
Foundry have an X-mas sale on now, which might offset some of the cost. I think it's 10% off all orders, 20% off orders over £125 and 25% off orders over £250.
You need a code for the discount but it's available to everyone and is on the WF homepage.
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Cheers, I saw that and it did make me think.
Also the prices have not gone upyet so another reaosn to crack on with them.
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Nice work! I really need to get a basing department to assist in my painting efforts. lol
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It definately works a treat for me!
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Great work!
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Cheers Smokey rone
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A local City Cop, a Sikh, with headwear and all on duty, gave me a WARNING for 65 in a 30 (mph). :o
Then he volunteered for charity projects I run ( doesnt know I was the Ben Hur he pulled over)
Gonna try to put a Sikh head on a modern cop figure, paint 'em and anonamously give him. Also means I might as well order enough Sikhs to make a TSATF unit for my Colonial games.
Gonna copy your work :)
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Haha brilliant, and thank you for the compliment.
Atheling, I have just picked up anther pack of 8 of these to finish the unit off properly.
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Atheling, I have just picked up anther pack of 8 of these to finish the unit off properly.
Great! Get 'em painted :)
Can't wait to see them!
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Quite abit coming off the workbench over Christmas. More photos and detail on my blog https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/01/latest-workbench.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49324566681_1008d612c9_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i9Diet)matchlocks (https://flic.kr/p/2i9Diet) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49324781867_59a20d5e42_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i9Epcz)elephant (https://flic.kr/p/2i9Epcz) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Beautiful figs! Excellent blog! Very inspirational. I desperately need to complete my elephant limbers, I’m so close to being done.
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Really beautiful stuff Roger :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I really love your careful crisp painting style 8)
More please :)
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Love that elephant and limber. Excellent painting.
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Really enjoyed reading the blog and viewing your updates :)
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Thank you for the kind comments folks. I will add a blog post shotly as I have based up a few of these figures in the absence of the basing department. Heres thelephant and the Gurkhas from my phone.
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Lovely :)
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The Gurkhas are lovely, but the elephant is quite superb, cracking work Roger. :)
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Yes, a lovely set piece.
I do like those Gurkhas.
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Cheers, more to come, I am making some progress with this collection now.
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Beautiful work Roger...genuinely makes me want to start my own project
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Do it!
I still remember the awesome 28mm aircraft carier you did for VBCW my friend.
Most of the stuff for this project is multi use to some degree. Vast majority of troops (including the Sikhs I have just found out) can be used for the 1st Afghan War and many can also be used for Indian Mutiny
Lookign forward to adding a horde of plastic Afghans to represent the Muslim irregulars that fought for both sides in the Punjab.
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Thank you for remembering the aircraft carrier...one of my more loony projects :D
Indian Mutiny in 28mm has been on my todo list for years...I had a 15mm project when the Dixon range first came out...long since sold off.
The combination of beautifully painted figures on LAF and the wide choice of poses from Iron Duke & Mutineer Miniatures especially is pushing me in that direction...just mindful of having too many projects on the go at the same time...I know that it’s one of those subjects that would easily get out of hand once I start.
{edit} Just seen the photos of the Perry Afghan plastics...and that got me wondering about the Gripping Beast Arab Light cavalry I’ve been using for my Game Of Thrones project.....oh damn.... lol
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The combination of beautifully painted figures on LAF and the wide choice of poses from Iron Duke & Mutineer Miniatures especially is pushing me in that direction...just mindful of having too many projects on the go at the same time...I know that it’s one of those subjects that would easily get out of hand once I start.
Ditto all of the above! I've got hundreds of Iron Duke Indian Mutiny mini's and have literally only painted up six! Neil's Bluecaps to be precise.
I'm gagging to get into working on them but, like most of us, I have way too much on the go. I'm already thinking three major projects in advance and unfortunately none of these include an IM project as of yet :(
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I also love the look of Mike Snook's Iron Duke Indian Mutiny range but have been holding off for years now, as I just have too many other projects that I just can't justify/rationalize moving away from my Foundry/OG Indian Mutiny collection. One day for sure, as Mike's range is well researched, well executed by Paul Hicks, and the Mutiny is just a great period!
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I find that Mikes figures actually mix really well with the Foundry stuff. Photos to follow when I base up the Sepoy's in Dhotti but a mix of Iron Duke, Foundry Indian Mutiny and Foundry Sikh Wars works surprisingly well.
For me the beauty of Indian Mutiny is that it lends itslef to Sharp Practice so well. Thirty figures per side is plenty for a game.
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That opens up a whole new bunch of possibilities...I’d discounted the Foundry range as perhaps too small. Definitely interested to see some photos of the two ranges together.
:)
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Swing by the Iron Duke FB page and you'll see a post there that hints at a future Sikh Wars range from the Dooke.
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Swing by the Iron Duke FB page and you'll see a post there that hints at a future Sikh Wars range from the Dooke.
Read it yesterday, very exciting!
Steve
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Swing by the Iron Duke FB page and you'll see a post there that hints at a future Sikh Wars range from the Dooke.
On one hand this is really fantastically good news! On the other, I've got way too much going on so I will probably, much to my regret, have to be a bystander :(
I have still only painted up six on the IM range! :-X Out of hundreds!
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I saw that and went "Hurray.....oh bugger my wallet!"
Akula the ID and Foundry stuff look exactly the same scale, Paul Hicks tends to sculpt on the smaller side of 28mm so they fit really well together.
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That's good to know.
I used to have a lot of Michael's old Foundry Sikh War range when it came out and they where amazing. Never did find a set of rules that gave the game I wanted back then though.
Steve
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That's good to know.
I used to have a lot of Michael's old Foundry Sikh War range when it came out and they where amazing. Never did find a set of rules that gave the game I wanted back then though.
Steve
Hmmmmm..... that's a very good point, on a regimental level, in 28mm, what rules to actually use?
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Black Powder wrk well simply as they are so easy to mess around with until you find what works, givign the British Crack and Steady and the Sikhs Tough fighters etc. My chum Steve is keen to try field of battle which I know OB also uses.
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Just stuck a blog post up with photos of the based Gurkhas and Elephant if anyone is interested.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/01/back-to-my-own-basing-for-bit.html
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Nice job on those :)
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The upcoming Iron Duke range should give the period a welcome shot in the arm, as there have been few new Sikh Wars sculpts on the market since the 1990's.
I originally had high hopes for the Studio Miniatures range but that one quickly petered out and looks pretty much dead in the water now - it's nowhere near complete and I doubt it will be added to in the future. Then there was the stillborn Musketeer range Bill Thornhill briefly worked on some seven or eight years ago during his pre-Footsore days : a few greens were previewed but nothing came out of it and the figures were never released commercially. The 25 + year old Foundry still holds up rather well (I'm still very fond of it and I think the sculpts remain largely on par with most of what's on the market today despite their being 26 mil rather than 28) and I have no intention of starting again and parting with the very large number of Foundry miniatures I already own, but I'll be following the Iron Duke rang's progress very closely and may well invest in a few units.
Which reminds me I'd better put the Studio Miniatures Mk.1 figures I bought during their Kickstarter on sale in the Bazaar of Obscurities as I'm unlikely to do anything with them now.
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I am with you there Arthur, I had high hopes for Studio too, the Kickstarter stuff was really quite nice but the majority of subsequent relases were poor and were then withdrawn. I have 3 battalions of Sikh regulard which are nice fgures I will probably keep, I also have a British battalion which is nice, the Sikh gunners hold up well, the British gunners are just odd, with two absolutely lovely figures on that is poor and one that is awful, still I painted abttery and I am unlikely to part with it.
The Plastics from Perry's added to the Foundry I have and the Iron Duke releases should make for a really nice mix (I hope)
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From some of the posts on Facebook yesterday it sounds like it could be quite an extensive range planned.
Steve
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Mike is the kind of guy to ensure that any range he is associated with is both accurate and extensive so I agree and I am really lookign forward to these, just need to make sure that the finance department doesnt find out!
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Rogerc,
Love your new painted figures.
The painting on the Gurkhas is great.
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Cheers Marine, much appreciated. Hoping that Iron Duke will bring out some Gurkhas in the near future I can do a full abattalion of.
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On one hand this is really fantastically good news! On the other, I've got way too much going on so I will probably, much to my regret, have to be a bystander :(
I have still only painted up six on the IM range! :-X Out of hundreds!
I am trying to fool myself too, Darrell! But once the Duke releases a thoroughly researched, well sculpted, and comprehensive Sikh Wars range, how long will you be able to resist the temptation? Myself: not long, indeed! :)
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I am trying to fool myself too, Darrell! But once the Duke releases a thoroughly researched, well sculpted, and comprehensive Sikh Wars range, how long will you be able to resist the temptation? Myself: not long, indeed! :)
I'm going to get as zen as possible when viewing the range! lol
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Workbench update and a couple fo units completed including these below, more images etc on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49426095716_63689df09c_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiBEh5)cover shako (https://flic.kr/p/2iiBEh5) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Nice additions Roger,great pics on the blog too :)
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cHEERS, LOOKING TO GET SOME PICTURES OF THE dRAGOONS BASED TODAY.
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I spent a bit of time over the weekend basing these chaps, really useful unit as they fought in both Sikh Wars and the 1st Afghan War. More detaisl and pictures ont he blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/01/third-light-dragoons-for-india.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49465072801_1e379c1069_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2in4qNM)light dragoons (https://flic.kr/p/2in4qNM) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely job on those minis Roger :-*
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Lovely job on those minis Roger :-*
I'll say :-* :-* :-*
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Yes, just the ticket.
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Thanks guys, nearly finished the next unit of Sepoys and the Nottinghamshire regiment so watch this space.
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Latest figures finished, skirmishers and Camels
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49501661848_cd5d70519b_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqhXsq)skirms (https://flic.kr/p/2iqhXsq) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49501662848_558dd127f3_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqhXKE)IMG_20200201_150353 (https://flic.kr/p/2iqhXKE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely stuff Roger :-* :-* :-*
Those Afghans are particularly great 8)
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Cheers mate, I do like the Empress Afghans, most have Bolt Action rifles so only suitable for 1900 onward but I have a few with Martini Henry's I can mix with earlier weaposn to do the late 19th century period.
Hope to post up the 16th Bengal Native Infantyr next I know Akula was keen to see the size difference between Iron Duke and Foundry and I have them mixed on the bases which might help.
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Cheers mate, I do like the Empress Afghans, most have Bolt Action rifles so only suitable for 1900 onward but I have a few with Martini Henry's I can mix with earlier weaposn to do the late 19th century period.
You have really caught the flowing of the robes, the feel of the fabrics. It's something that I sometimes struggle with so I can appreciate just how great these are.
Hope to post up the 16th Bengal Native Infantyr next I know Akula was keen to see the size difference between Iron Duke and Foundry and I have them mixed on the bases which might help.
I look forward to it. I've got a stack of Iron Duke stuff but oddly enough no Foundry IM mini's so it will be interesting to see how they look together
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Cheers , watch this space will post them u very shortly.
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16th Bengal Native Infantry. Came out OK! Mix of Iron Duke and Foundry pictures on the blog
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/02/16th-bengal-native-infantry-for-sikh.html
Akula was keen to see how Foundry and Iron Duke Mix, the British Officer and Indian officer are both Warhgames Foundry Sikh Wars figures. The Figures behind and the the left of the Indian officer are Iron Duke, the one diagnonally behind the Indian officer and next to the British officer are old Foundry Mutiny range and both standard bearers are Iron Duke. Hope that helps a bit, I feel they all mix really well.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49511442951_b9b5b6732f_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ira638)SEPOYS (https://flic.kr/p/2ira638) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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: 8)
Pictures on the blog great too :-*
Minis seem to mix well :)
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Yes, a nicely dynamic unit too.
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Cheers guys, think I might need another unitof these, they do mix really well.
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Cheers guys, think I might need another unitof these, they do mix really well.
And another after that? ;) :D
Seriously good brushwork Roger :-* :-* :-*
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Thanks very much, next unit is a Queens regiment, then a Sikh unit I think. May be gettign some based stuff back from the basing department this weekend to share.
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Thanks very much, next unit is a Queens regiment, then a Sikh unit I think. May be gettign some based stuff back from the basing department this weekend to share.
I look forward to seeing them 8)
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Managed to get these based up recently and I added a brief cover of how I do my basing for anyone who might be interested. Full details and photos on the blog as usual
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-10th-north-lincoln-regiment-for.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49544679183_97b4581694_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iu6r1B)n linc (https://flic.kr/p/2iu6r1B) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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That’s a lovely unit!
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Smashing unit Roger,enjoyed the blog entry too! :)
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Bang on again Roger :-* :-* :-*
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Now that is how a bell top shako should look.
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Yes yes and thrice yes
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Slightly off topic, I can see from comments that some people have gone over to the blog to have a read of these posts but for some reason the blog has stopped capturing activity from Lead Adventure, I can see where people have seen the link for each of my posts so I get a lot of traffic from Facebook or from the TMP and usually from here too but for the last month or so nothing. Weird because I know people are looking. Any ideads?
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Slightly off topic, I can see from comments that some people have gone over to the blog to have a read of these posts but for some reason the blog has stopped capturing activity from Lead Adventure, I can see where people have seen the link for each of my posts so I get a lot of traffic from Facebook or from the TMP and usually from here too but for the last month or so nothing. Weird because I know people are looking. Any ideads?
I couldn't tell you Roger.
I usually, time permitted, pop over and have a good oggle and read. :)
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Latest unit of troops for Sikh Wars finished and based, Matchlock Musketeers from the old Foundry range, still nice though I feel. More pictures on the blog
I blame Atheling for these ones.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/02/indian-matchlock-men.html.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49573945992_0ae7abd8b5_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iwFr1L)matchlocks (https://flic.kr/p/2iwFr1L) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Nice work on those Roger :)
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Cheers pal.
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Latest unit of troops for Sikh Wars finished and based, Matchlock Musketeers from the old Foundry range, still nice though I feel. More pictures on the blog
I blame Atheling for these ones.
Who? Me?
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/02/indian-matchlock-men.html.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49573945992_0ae7abd8b5_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iwFr1L)matchlocks (https://flic.kr/p/2iwFr1L) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
Superb work as always Roger :-* :-* :-*
More please :)
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Yes you Lol!
Thanks very much, 2 or 3 more finished units to follow soon.
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Yes you Lol!
Thanks very much, 2 or 3 more finished units to follow soon.
Excellent stuff Roger- your commitment to a singular project is commendable 8)
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Thanks, it wont last, I am a wargames butterfly.
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Thanks, it wont last, I am a wargames butterfly.
Aren't we all? lol
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Excellent work!
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I've already faved them at Flickr, I like much their subdued, pastel tones on their clothes!
Great sculpts and very nice paintjob!
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Thank you guys, first decent sized game played tonight with 26 nits in total so pictures to follow later this week.
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Thank you guys, first decent sized game played tonight with 26 nits in total so pictures to follow later this week.
I look forward to seeing the game :)
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Gaem to follow but first a another unit of Sikhs over the line, this time Armoured Irregular Gorchurra horse. More details on my blog and the first game report to follow soon.http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49618511506_0e84987fa9_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iABQMG)gorchurra (https://flic.kr/p/2iABQMG) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Fine work Roger 8)
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Well, that didn't take you long! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Theres more!
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Theres more!
Then get to it sir! ;) :)
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So here is the latest, the 25 year old Sikh regulars with some additions re-based. Another unit completed, this one holds aspecial place for me, more details on the blog with pictures
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/03/latest-sikh-regulars-for-sikh-wars.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49671005861_6221058412_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iFfTwM)sikh regulars (https://flic.kr/p/2iFfTwM) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Splendid :-* :-* :-*
I popped over to your blog and it's obvious they're a labour of love mate. 8)
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Excellent! Many likes!
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Splendid looking unit :-*
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Thanks guys more to come plus a game report.
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Thanks guys more to come plus a game report.
Looking forward to it 8)
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I enjoyed that and look forward to seeing more.
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Ok, I am increasing output slightly on the blog, it might just provide 5 minutes entertainment for other gamers with time on their hands. Latest unit is these Sikh Regular Dragoons.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/03/sikh-regular-dragoons.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49707141458_799534be6b_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJs6oj)sikh dragoons (https://flic.kr/p/2iJs6oj) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very nice painting and I couldn't see the join on the carbines. ;)
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Quick workbench update on the blog with some new figures for the Sikh Wars amongst others. Test figure for Skinners horse complete, I am in two minds about the yellow, perhaps needs to be more mustard? Not sure. More details on the blog as always.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/04/workbench-odds-and-sods.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49756473096_69d37fb99a_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNNVXN)skinners (https://flic.kr/p/2iNNVXN) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very nice. I'd go with the yellow you have. I'd think the sun would bleach colours on campaign.
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The current yellow looks nice. Your previous yellows are brighter and stand out more (tactical advantage, concentrate on those infantry and not on the cavalry that is about to charge).
The unrelenting sun has no mercy for the dyes these warriors wear.
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These look excellent! Such a colourful period to game!
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Nice paint job on the lancer Roger ,enjoyed the selection of minis on the blog too, especially the cossacks :-*
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Cheers guys, decent sized battle report comign up shortly.for this collection. Feel like I am makign soem progress.
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Just before the lockdown we had the first largish game with my Sikh Wars collection. Full report and pictures on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/04/sikh-wars-black-powder-battle-report-aar.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782381941_f99c6bc65d_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6HL2)british cav (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6HL2) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782381071_dfe4c06413_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6Hv2)sikhs (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6Hv2) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Great write up and lovely to see the mini's you have lovingly painted on the table top :-*
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Great looking armies,very impressive 8)
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We need more Sikh Wars games like this one :)
Incidentally, who does the Sikh irregular guns ? They look rather nice and I wouldn't mind picking up a couple when things return to normal. The crews are Foundry but I don't think I recognise the ordnance itself.
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We do indeed. Inspiring stuff and a treat for the eyes.
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Fantastic battle report and wonderful figures and board. :-* :-* :-*
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Interesting battle, very well covered by plenty nice pictures and a full AAR!
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the positive comments guys, really appreciated.
Arthur one of the Guns is by Indus miniatures with the Tiger barrel mouth, the other squater one I cant remember but I will check. I do have another Tiger mouthed one which is nice by Victoirous miniatures from their Taiping/Boxer range, although my chum Chris who bought it has ruined it for me by pointing out the Tiger looks more like Tintins dog snowie!
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Really impressed. Beautiful works of art.
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We need more Sikh Wars games like this one :)
Incidentally, who does the Sikh irregular guns ? They look rather nice and I wouldn't mind picking up a couple when things return to normal. The crews are Foundry but I don't think I recognise the ordnance itself.
The squater of the two guns is from Redoubt and billed as a large decorated Spanish gun.
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Looks brilliant
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Roger you’re my hero
I love this theatre and it’s great to have a batrep to read in a lockdown
Amazing work
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The squater of the two guns is from Redoubt and billed as a large decorated Spanish gun.
Ah, cheers for that Roger. I will look it up.
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Super write up of the battle.
Love the figures. :-*
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Thanks guys, So just posted up the latest finished unit for my Sikh Wars project, mainly old Foundry. Details and pictures on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/04/another-sepoy-battalion-68th-bengal.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49811303296_903907e4b5_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iTDX55)bengal native foot (https://flic.kr/p/2iTDX55) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely Roger :-*
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Lovely additions :-*
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Very nice and interesting that the three ranges fit together so well.
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Guys, Hu Rhu, if you look at the unit wearign Dhotti trousers you will see 4 ranges all fittign together fine, Fooundry Mutiny, Foundry Sikh Wars, Perry and Iron Duke. I know two are Foundry but sculpted many years apart. Work really well together I feel.
Still need to keep the Studio figures in a seperate unit though.
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Last of the units based before lockdown is now posted on the blog, I had been saving it, just to mix up the posts. See what you think;
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/05/sikh-wars-british-31st-huntingdonshire.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49952684007_aeb1fe6d78_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j79yCx)brit foot (https://flic.kr/p/2j79yCx) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Splendid brushwork Roger :-* :-* :-*
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More lovely additions Roger,nice write up on the blog too! :)
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Excellent, neat painting with high quality basing, as always!
A beautiful unit! Congrats!
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Thanks very much guys, muslim irregulars next I think, mix of Perry metals and Wargames Atlantic Plastics. See how they fit together.
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Just finished a sprue of the new Plastic Afghans from Wargames Atlantic, review on the blog.includign Perry comparison
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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Very nice painting and they indeed mix very well!
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Nice work Roger,enjoyed the blog review :)
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Hmmmm.
Not loving these at first sight, but thanks for the review, Roger - it’s informative.
A couple of the bodies look a little bit off to me, and some of the arms don’t seem to sit quite right.
Also, only five different figures in the set for £30? 8 identical sprues? It’s the cheap and cheerful Gripping Beast plastics approach. (Except they aren’t cheap).
If I wasn’t expecting the Perry Afghans, I guess these might be worth a dabble, but as it is...
The Perry Afghans will likely have around 12-14 different figures (if their previous colonial sets are anything to go by), many more arms / weapons / head options, will be infinitely better models, and will only cost £20 per box for the same number of figures...
On the whole, I think I’ll wait ;)
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Thanks for the review, Roger. I'm with Captain Blood here, and I will wait for Perry Afghans too. I am not particularly fond of the poses.
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Hmmmm.
Not loving these at first sight, but thanks for the review, Roger - it’s informative.
A couple of the bodies look a little bit off to me, and some of the arms don’t seem to sit quite right.
Also, only five different figures in the set for £30? 8 identical sprues? It’s the cheap and cheerful Gripping Beast plastics approach. (Except they aren’t cheap).
If I wasn’t expecting the Perry Afghans, I guess these might be worth a dabble, but as it is...
The Perry Afghans will likely have around 12-14 different figures (if their previous colonial sets are anything to go by), many more arms / weapons / head options, will be infinitely better models, and will only cost £20 per box for the same number of figures...
On the whole, I think I’ll wait ;)
The price for the Wargames Atlantic miniatures is £25 (more discounts if you buy more and free shipping) so a bit more expensive than the Perry sets.
Buy 3 Boxes for $95/£70
Buy 5 Boxes for $145/£105
Buy 10 Boxes for $265/£190
But you're right about the number of limited poses but think these will also prove interesting for a whole range of other settings with some converting.
The Perry's always set the bar very high but yes also very excited to see their new set. :)
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All fair points gentlemen. I have to be fair to Wargames Atlantic, part of why these look not so great is my modellign and choice of arms and weapon mixes for the bodies, they are however very short of the Perry standard. I have built another sprue I will share when they are finished soem are quite a bit better others less so. I have added a Sikh turbaned head to one which looks nice.
If I had seen them up close I might have just waited for the Perry ones (which I will still get) then again maybe I would have got them anyway. I will stick with them and they will be mixed in with Perry metal and plastic on the bases, taken as a whole on multi based units I think they will look OK.
In terms of cost you can get them for £25 in the UK (I just paid too much at £30) so thats £0.62 a figure, Perrys will be a box of 34 I thinkwhich is £0.59 great value for a nicer figure with, as Captain Blood points out, more than twice the choice of bodies. I completely get people will wait for Perry's, meanwhile I will continue to try get the best out of what I have bought.
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All fair points gentlemen. I have to be fair to Wargames Atlantic, part of why these look not so great is my modellign and choice of arms and weapon mixes for the bodies, they are however very short of the Perry standard. I have built another sprue I will share when they are finished soem are quite a bit better others less so. I have added a Sikh turbaned head to one which looks nice.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with them Roger.
Although not up to Perry standards (what is when it comes to plastics?) I'm very interested in seeing them up close.
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Thanks, 2 of the poses I dont like as I do more the other three are fine. There are definately combinations of arms and heads that work and others that just dont. Getting that right is going to help a lot., will do more close ups on the next lot to help folks next sprue is built and primed with third one also started.
Watch this space.
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Thanks, 2 of the poses I dont like as I do more the other three are fine. There are definately combinations of arms and heads that work and others that just dont. Getting that right is going to help a lot., will do more close ups on the next lot to help folks next sprue is built and primed with third one also started.
Watch this space.
Thanks :)
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A few mor Plastic Afghans, post to follow with a bunch more figures for the Sikh Wars project.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50028992746_b36fa3bb0f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jdTEys)IMG_20200621_114240 (https://flic.kr/p/2jdTEys) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Thanks for the review, and your build photos, but it just reinforces what I saw in the earlier info on this release. As I say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you like these then go for them. However, they definitely aren't for me...and that would be the case even if Michael Perry hadn't done a box of plastics.
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I saw that th Perry Afghans are comign in August so I will definately get a box of those too. I will probably paint all these Wargames Atlantic figures and then pick through which I want to keep and which I will part with.
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So with the news that Foundry are releasing their Afghans in August and a bunch of metal Afghans coming in the post I have pretty much decided my plan of action.
I will of course buy at least one box of Perrys, build and paint them.
I will finish off the Wargames Atlantic ones.
My metaisl include a bunch of Studio miniatures afghans, quite nice but not as nice as Perrys, so plan is:
Build and paint the whole lot and only when they are all finished decide what I will keep and base, which fit together and which dont, so which can be mixed in units and then anythign I dont like can be sold on ebay as painted figures that will give me anywhere up to 200 afghans (Muslim Tribal irregulars as they wont actually be Afghans) thats 10 units , if I end up partign with 20 orven more it wont be a hardship. The heads, arms etc for the two lots of plastics may or may not be interchangable, I have a bunch of Sikh plastic heads but may get more so I can have at least 2 more battalions of Sikh irregulars.
Plenty to keep me busy.
Meanwhile I am working through the next battalion of Sepoys and the next one of Sikh regulars.
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Latest based figures back from the basing department including these guys, more pictures and other stuff on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/06/more-from-basing-department.html
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Nice additions 8)
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Excellent work by the basing department.
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Ooh! They're lovely Roger :-* :-* :-*
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Cheers Darrell, just finished the last 6 of this unit today so will share those soon and they are off to the basing department at the weekend. so a unit photo before long. The 24th BNI is not far ebhind them.
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They look just right, as usual! I like the gun crews too.
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Cheers Darrell, just finished the last 6 of this unit today so will share those soon and they are off to the basing department at the weekend. so a unit photo before long. The 24th BNI is not far ebhind them.
I look forward to it.
It looks like the Second Afghan War is going to be reignited for me with the imminent release of the Perry Pathans/Afghans! :)
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I look forward to seeign your Afghans/Pathans.
In he meantime some good progress being made with my Sikh Wars collection now, plenty of pictures on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/07/sikh-wars-workbench.html
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More fine additions Roger :)
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Cheers, I am making some fair progress wiuth this collection at present.
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More figures coming off the workbench for the Sikh Wars project, pictures on the blog if your interested.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/07/another-sikh-wars-workbench.html
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Nice additions to the collection Roger,enjoyed the blog update too :)
P.s.
Have you seen Iron Duke's 22nd firing line on his Facebook page today? :-*
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I certainly have, beautiful figures, I odnt think they had those cap covers in the Punjab mind you so likely to wait for troops specifically for that war. A very encouraging start though, I do love Paul Hicks work.
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Great work Roger, the sepoys and sikhs are really lovely. :)
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Thanks mate, one more update then I am looking at something slightly different.
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So I will have a brerak from posting workbench updates for the Sikh Wars for a bit after this one, but for now the last of the 24th regiment and a few other native units.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/07/even-more-sikh-wars-off-workbench.html
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Nice work on those minis Roger 8)
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Excellent brushwork Roger :-* :-* :-*
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Cheers guys, minor break now then starting on some Zambureks.
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Great work on the new figures.
Also thanks for posting, I really enjoy what you paint.
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Thanks very much Marine, I have a project update coming soon with lots of pictures of the collection so far.
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Love seeing all your progress on this project.
One point, your Sikh Regular flag is totally inaccurate, as the regs only carried one primary standard (aside from the French Legion which carried another type). The British/HEIC captured quite a few of these during the war, along with loads of artillery, and brought them back to England as war trophies. Sadly today there are only a few left in good condition, and they are all in private hands. I have attached a couple of photos of the standard 'Raj's Colors' used by the Khalsa Raj regulars that were displayed by Christies' auctions. If you live near Lichfield Cathedral, they use to have two (2) of the 'Raj's Colors' on displayed, along with a black Akali flag. However, last I heard they were down for restoration, as they were falling apart.
FYI I have done extensive research on Sikh flags as part of my book project...so I do know all about this. :) Hopefully one day I will time enough to get the darn book all written up and out for publication. Perhaps during the next global pandemic! lol
Hope this info helps.
Keep up the great work on this project Roger!
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Hi Arkoudaki, thank you very much for that, its news to me to be honest. I have typically been using commercially available flags, my initial plan had been to use the virtual arm chair general sheets which have flgs broken down by brigade and are very nice.
So just to be clear you are sayign that for the regulars they all had a single flag exacly the same, much like British units if they only had the Kings colour?
If so its disapointing to find manufacturers not producign this. Studio Miniatures do a range of Sikh flags which include a couple looking liek this but are in a sheets of two where the second one would have to be discarded.
I know some Rajas had their own regular unifromed infantry regiments I assume these would have different flags?
This may need some thinkign about I feel. My next post is to be a review of the collection so far so apologies in advance the incorrect flags will need to be ignored for now.
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Yes, all the regular Khalsa Raj units used the 'Raj/King's color' shown above. The exception was the French Legion, which used their own flag alongside the King's standard. The Akali used a black flag. The irregulars used a variety of things.
As for Studio Minis, I did try to work with them to get their flags correct but sadly they just weren't interested in accuracy, and didn't bother to do proper research and didn't pay attention to the info I provided to them.
As for Armchair General's flags, they are also completely made-up, and lacking any historical accuracy. In fact, many of them are more akin to Afghan standards than Sikh ones.
As for getting some proper flags done, I have been after Grahame at GMB for a long time to do this but he just doesn't have the time. GMB still makes the best flags on the market.
FYI, I will eventually commission a range from someone competent enough to do the artwork and pay attention to the research...but not sure when I will get around to this. Also working on making accurate 3D renders of the Sikh artillery.
If you have any further questions, feel free to IM me. :)
Like I said, enjoying your work so keep going! And don't worry too much about the flags, as if you like them then go for it.
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Good to know, for now one of my 5 units of regulars has the correct flag, food for thought on where I go from here.
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Thinking a couple of this sheet might be my nearest option without wasting any flags.
https://www.studiominiatures.com/images/store/SWF003_th.jpg
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Well I hate to burst your bubble but these flags are the wrong size and shape and the pattern is incorrect. The top one is close to the actual pattern but has a number of problems. The one on the bottom is just made-up colors that never were used by the Sikhs. Best to just wait for some proper flags or make your own.
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The figure in the second flag, is that Kali?
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The figure in the second flag, is that Kali?
Extremely unlikely if the image is that of a Sikh banner. The One God as characterized bu Guru Nanak being the monotheistic Sikh deity .
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Yes, I know. Yet Kali did appear on some Sikh flags. Or at least so we are told. Hence my question.
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OK so whilst I want as much accuracy as possible putting flags off in definately untl correct ones are available isnt really an option i am happy with. If the top flag is near enough I can amend the bottom one with some yellow paint on the lines and detail.
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OK so whilst I want as much accuracy as possible putting flags off in definately untl correct ones are available isnt really an option i am happy with. If the top flag is near enough I can amend the bottom one with some yellow paint on the lines and detail.
Probably a good decision mate as they might be colourless for a ling time and if push comes to shove you can always remove the flag and replace it with a ore accurate one if they are ever avalable.
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Facing the same dilemma in 15mm I've decided to wait until the correct flags become available. Until then my Khalsa battalions will carry the flags they have. If the correct flags appear I'll replace them.
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I decided I needed to take stock of my Sikh Wars project to see how far off I was and what it actually needed to look like, in the process I took a bunch of pictures of the finished units and stuck them on the blog, feel free to check out the many pictures.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/07/review-of-sikh-wars-project.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50130161517_2966d6b2df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jnQbvB)IMG_20200712_134651 (https://flic.kr/p/2jnQbvB) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Visited the blog Roger,lovely painted minis in a terrific collection :-*
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What an impact!
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Massive armies, a so beautifully painted collection! :-*
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:-* :-* :-* :-* Wow, doing good Roger! Keep at it!
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Massive armies, a so beautifully painted collection! :-*
I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that this army is only going to get bigger once some of the new releases from Iron Duke materialise?
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A splendid array Roger.
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Thanks very much guys, Atheling I can already see myself with my head in my hands wonderign why I have ended up with more units than actually fought in the Punjab because Mike Snook released a load of beautiful minis.
The GAPS I need to fill (see what I did there? ) are mainly irregular troops, currently I am lookign forward to some odd and colourful supports for both sides.
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Thanks very much guys, Atheling I can already see myself with my head in my hands wonderign why I have ended up with more units than actually fought in the Punjab because Mike Snook released a load of beautiful minis.
lol
That feeling runs so deep with me too! o_o
The GAPS I need to fill (see what I did there? ) are mainly irregular troops, currently I am lookign forward to some odd and colourful supports for both sides.
Roger, I'm about to embark on as comprehensive a project as I possibly can manage for the Second Afghan War and I',m already filling in the esoteric gaps and I haven't painted a single new model yet! lol lol lol
Still, it shows the enthusiasm is there :)
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Well best of luck with that, I look forward to seeign your progress, I did cast an eye over the Iron Duke baggage again last night and my credit card finger was itching.
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Well best of luck with that, I look forward to seeign your progress, I did cast an eye over the Iron Duke baggage again last night and my credit card finger was itching.
I filed my cart and it remains open at present. I'm trying to hold onto a degree of control so it will have to wait a few weeks lol
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Just deciding whether I revisit the cart myself and sort out the baggage or wait a couple of weeks.
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Just deciding whether I revisit the cart myself and sort out the baggage or wait a couple of weeks.
lol I'm glad that's all I have to worry about this weekend- yesterday was a little stressful :)
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Not the best way to start the weekend I agree, hopefully its all done with and moved on. Keep smiling.
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Not the best way to start the weekend I agree, hopefully its all done with and moved on. Keep smiling.
Yeah, all is well :)
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Back from the basing department, my last unit of Pancerni, mix of manufacturers, and some skirmishers, mix of metal and plastic, lots of images on the blog as usual if it takes your fancy. Some nice images of the nail art decals on the horse blankets too.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/07/last-of-polish-pancerni-and-some-afghan.html
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Excellent mate.
I find it once so hard to cope with two projects and also not to do so! :)
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Nice additions Roger 8)
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Cheers guys, the butterfly needs to be released on many projects or becomes bored and stale. Pleased I have been able to focus on this one so much recently.
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I have been planning these for a while, not keen on the ones on the market so tried my hand at doing my own, really pleased with these Camel guns, more details on the blog, see what you think.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/zamburak-camel-guns-work-in-progress.html
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Top job Roger,they look great 8)
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Great go at these! :-*
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Congratulations! Excellent conversions with very convincing results!!!
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I have been planning these for a while, not keen on the ones on the market so tried my hand at doing my own, really pleased with these Camel guns, more details on the blog, see what you think.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/zamburak-camel-guns-work-in-progress.html
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That is a bloomin' great idea! consider it borrowed at some stage Roger :)
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Thanks guys, borrow away Darrol, next time I will file down the camel bases a bit so they are not so tall.
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Thanks guys, borrow away Darrol
Thanks 8)
next time I will file down the camel bases a bit so they are not so tall.
Thanks for the hint- little things like that can save many a headache :)
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So the first Zamberak based, did this one myself as it was a bit awkward. felt like a good way of workign with the two Empress Guys and I am happy with the end result. Lots of pictures ont he blog, albeit soem fairly dodgy as experimenting with light a bit.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/first-camel-gun-based.html
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Nice job Roger 8)
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Lovely stuff. :-* :-* :-*
I'm definitely going to have to borrow and idea or two :)
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Egged on by others on here (You know who you are!) I have bought a bunch of more stuff for this project including the gear to finish off my Baggage train. Review on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/new-toys.html?showComment=1598188185538#c1781291734107523597
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Enough on the blog to keep you out of mischief Roger ;) :)
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Great review. I quite like the camels- are they thinner than the Perry Sudan Camels Roger?
I am now bound to buy the Empress Afghans, just to make up the numbers you understand?! lol
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hehe, they are about the same height as Perry but slimmer and ganglier.Is that a word? Perrys seem about right to me but are stockier than Empress.
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hehe, they are about the same height as Perry but slimmer and ganglier.Is that a word? Perrys seem about right to me but are stockier than Empress.
'Tis now. :D
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Latest unit back from the basing department and onto my blog is the 25th Bengal Native Infantry, I like how beight they are, I normaly avoid painting whites like the plague. More images and write up on the blog. https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/24th-bengal-native-infantry.html
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The white came out well. A nice looking unit.
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Oh yes! :-*
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Lovely looking unit
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cheers guys, coule more units to share shortly
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Some more Muslim Hill tribes added to the collection, soon to be bolstered by Perry Plastics no doubt.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/08/more-afghans-muslim-hill-tribes-for.html?showComment=1599770988422#c1655986270710411550
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Love 'em. :-*
A good mix of manufacturers too. Just goes to show what a great leveller between different manufacturers a good paint job can be 8)
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Cheers Darrol
Some more Sikh Wars stuff coming off the workbench this week, details and photos on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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Nice additions Roger :)
The resemblance to Snowy is truly remarkable ;) lol
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Excellent extension to what is already a mighty force :-*
I'm going to have to order one of those lovely Victorious Miniatures tiger head gun's now ;D
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Cheers guys, the other gun from Indus and the next two amberuks almost ready to go with these gunners so watch this space.
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Some more bits on the blog https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/09/latest-workbench.html
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Nice additions and blog update Roger 8)
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Fab stuff Roger :-*
With the three different manufacturers on display, the question I perhaps unfairly have to ask is; which mini did you think painted up the best?
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Ok so the armoured Foundry village elder was easiest and simplest, the erry Chieftain probably looks nicest but the Foundry Afghan gunner for me has the most wily pathan character about him.
IS that a long answer to a short question?
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Ok so the armoured Foundry village elder was easiest and simplest, the erry Chieftain probably looks nicest but the Foundry Afghan gunner for me has the most wily pathan character about him.
IS that a long answer to a short question?
Nope. A very satisfactory one 8)
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Update on the Sikh Wrs project with a bunch or artillery coming off thr workbench, also new lighting for the photos, lots of pictures on the blog, see what you think.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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Nice entry on the blog Roger,all the guns look great,my favourite is still "Snowy" ;) :)
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Haha cheers, I wonder if Victorious miniatures like the publicity or hate me for renaming their gun.
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Great looking guns and figures.
Wonderful additions to your army.
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Great looking guns and figures.
Wonderful additions to your army.
Thanks very much, it should look pretty good on table when I finally get to play again.
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The gun is impressive! I like your work on the metal parts!
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Excellent stuff Roger as usual sir! :-*
A definite and marked improvement with the light IMHO.
I've left a longer (long winded?) post on your blog re: lighting.
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Cheers Dinthedin, I like how it came out.
Darell I have seen that thank you, will check out Dave Imries blog.
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Quick update added to the blog with details of the new lights for photography if anyone interested.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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Quick update added to the blog with details of the new lights for photography if anyone interested.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
So, a mix of daylight and the lighting has done the trick. 8)
I'm just wondering if a couple of low cost daylight rigs might be an alternative? Not that there's anything wrong with your pics, far from it.
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It is amazing how good lighting can make the difference! :o
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Quick update added to the blog with details of the new lights for photography if anyone interested.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
Interesting I bought a cheap lightbox off eBay with some LED lights in it and I was surprised just how much better the close up photos of my miniatures got.
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I ma thinking a light box for christmas, in terms of cost cheap daylight bulbs will be great, thats said these lights were just over £30 for the pair so.......
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I ma thinking a light box for christmas, in terms of cost cheap daylight bulbs will be great, thats said these lights were just over £30 for the pair so.......
Yeah, six and two threes basically.
I do need to buy a light box. I always curse myself for not buying one every time it comes to take some pics but never seemingly never to get the point of actually buying/making o_o
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Zambereks and other Goodies for the Sikh Wars back from the basing department, lots of photos on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50495887727_8392a90370_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jW9CaV)zamberek (https://flic.kr/p/2jW9CaV) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Zambereks and other Goodies for the Sikh Wars back from the basing department, lots of photos on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50495887727_8392a90370_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jW9CaV)zamberek (https://flic.kr/p/2jW9CaV) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
I don't know how you have managed it Roger but each those Camel Guns, as well as looking spectacular, has an individual look that is going to make the unit as a whole look very interesting. 8)
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I don't know how you have managed it Roger but each those Camel Guns, as well as looking spectacular, has an individual look that is going to make the unit as a whole look very interesting. 8)
True that! Eager to see them battling on the table!
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger :-*
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Thank you guys, I hope to keep the individual look with the last two currently sat in York with the Painting Department.
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Another visual treat from you Roger. They look great.
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Beautiful work...especially like the blankets.
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Appreciate the comments, I have really enjoyed doing these, 2 more to come back from the basing department, share them when we are allowed out again.
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Another unit bac from the basing department, my 5th battalion of Sikh regulars, mix of Old Glory and Foundry which go together surprisingly well here. More details on the blog. https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/09/sikh-regular-foot-no-5.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50531637568_55cda187aa_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jZiRmu)sikhs (https://flic.kr/p/2jZiRmu) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely job on those minis Roger :)
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Its been a few weeks but I have the last of the Zambereks and Heavy Gunbs back from the basing department, lots of images on the blog as usual.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/11/sikh-artillery-and-zamberuks-back-from.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50642970361_5818438a23_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ka9sHp)zamburek (https://flic.kr/p/2ka9sHp) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Perfect painting and shading and the basing standard quality! Beautiful pieces to play with!
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Its been a few weeks but I have the last of the Zambereks and Heavy Gunbs back from the basing department, lots of images on the blog as usual.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2020/11/sikh-artillery-and-zamberuks-back-from.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50642970361_5818438a23_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ka9sHp)zamburek (https://flic.kr/p/2ka9sHp) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
Delicious stuff Roger :-*
How many bases worth do you have in total?
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Thank you for that endorsment Dinthedin, really appreciate it.
Atheling I now have 6 camel guns probably to be feilded in 3 batteries.
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Thank you for that endorsment Dinthedin, really appreciate it.
Atheling I now have 6 camel guns probably to be feilded in 3 batteries.
Headed for of the large games I've noticed you and your chums put on I hope?
(I keep going back to your blog with a degree of awe and gaping at the El Cid and Late Roman games)
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Ha, cheers yes eventually plan a very big game with these, no clear plans yet for which battle but I dlike the idea of the Second Sikh War. Soem very interesting battles. Although i also fancy doing Badowhal (the battle that almost ahppened day before Aliwal)
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Ha, cheers yes eventually plan a very big game with these, no clear plans yet for which battle but I dlike the idea of the Second Sikh War. Soem very interesting battles. Although i also fancy doing Badowhal (the battle that almost ahppened day before Aliwal)
Has Mike Snook put up the OOB's for the Sikh Wars on the Iron Duke site?
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Very nice indeed Roger. I do like the mailed officer.
I'm hoping to do Mudki next week if I can get the final bits of terrain ready-the bases should arrive by Saturday. It's a really interesting battle if you follow Amarpal Singh's latest research.
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Cheers OB look forward to seeing the write up.
Atheling Mike has maps of the battles but not OOB yet.
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A bunch more Afghans to support the Sikh Wars project, including first of the Perry Plastics, more pictures and close ups on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50730317183_9d87b6b2b1_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2khS8T6)afghans (https://flic.kr/p/2khS8T6) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50730317158_9f314cbf16_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2khS8SE)afghan (https://flic.kr/p/2khS8SE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger,blog entry great as always too :)
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Thanks very much, just about completed a bunch more and starting to think more strategically about actual units rather than jst getting lots of figures painted. Some more uniformed matchlock armed irregulars as a Rajas guard would be a nice addition will have to give it some thought.
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Got quite a bit painted over the break, mainly Afghans and Sikh Cavalry now all on their way to the basing department. More details on the blog, I do like the Perry Plastic Afghans though:
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50796704576_6ecca1a866_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2koJoxj)afghans (https://flic.kr/p/2koJoxj) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50796705766_07cf27e721_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2koJoTQ)afg17 (https://flic.kr/p/2koJoTQ) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very good job on these and lovely action poses, a real warband!
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Cheers Dinthedin they do look quite villainous dont they.
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger 8)
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Fab work Roger :-*
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Thanks very much, making some good progress so will have some more Cavalry and a bunch of Baluchis to share very soon, making a start on some Sepoys shortly too to try even things out.
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Little review of the new light box on the blog with a few pictures of the latest Sikh Wars figures. More images and review of the lightbox on the blog
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-new-light-box-and-few-afghans-and.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50817006187_f269f9944f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kqwrv6)bal2 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqwrv6) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger :-*
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These fellas look great!
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Cheers Guys, part of a mini project within a project, more details to follow on this one.
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A project within a project, the army of the Nawab of Bahawalpur. A full write up on the blog, essentially a small army of Muslim troops that fought against the Skhs in the Second Anglo Sikh War.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/.../the-forces-of-nawab-of...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50829297721_9b5fac7143_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2krBrm6)SIK1 (https://flic.kr/p/2krBrm6) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Sorry link not working try this;
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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I'm looking forward to your game. It's an interesting choice and should be a treat.
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Cheers OB, something different to keep my interest.
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Apologies guys there are no based figures, finished units or game reports due to Covid 19 hoe you dont mind me continueing to share my painting progress though, quite a few done this time mainly irregular foot and horse. Lots of images on the blog http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50816166923_ba6f8a1ed2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kqs922)SIK12 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqs922) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Quite pleased with this little vignette, imagining these guys trying to figure out which way up the map goes! Lots more pictures on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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Lovely vignette Roger 8)
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A charming piece Roger :-*
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Thanks very much, workign through some regulars for both sides now.
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More good progress on the Sikh Wars project folks and the photography seems to be improving little by little too. see what you think http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50888495231_5a093a60ef_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kwQQGP)sep4 (https://flic.kr/p/2kwQQGP) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Great color on those uniforms. Very vibrant.
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger, enjoyed the blog entry too 😎
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Very nice additions, especially the red-turbaned Sikhs are impressive! Cheers!
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Cheers guys, workign through some of the cavalry just now, share soon.
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More progress to share, including cavalry and almost completed units more images on the blog as always.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/02/workbench-update-for-sikh-wars.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50933733146_f33ac40379_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kAQGmS)4 (https://flic.kr/p/2kAQGmS) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50933040268_f960bbde16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kAM9oG)6 (https://flic.kr/p/2kAM9oG) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger 👍
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Cheers Keith, its certainly starting to take shape.
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Latest additions, Sikh Wars gets a rocket crew:
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/02/sikh-wars-gets-rocket.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50954396987_ef9a8b8414_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kCEAZZ)sk8 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCEAZZ) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50953592688_8027ede6e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kCAtUL)sk1 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCAtUL) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very, very nice indeed, Roger! Really love the rocket and crew. Are they from the Perry Carlist War range?
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Hi Mad Gurur, thank you and yes they are Perry Carlist War British. I have pinched a few figures from the range which lends itself quite well to Sikh Wars.
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Hi All, I continue to get plenty of figures painted and even a couple of units now ready for basing, lots of images and a bit of narrative on the blog for anyone interested. https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/02/more-sikh-wars-off-workbench.html
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50977675127_167c08e5dc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kEHUMe)s6 (https://flic.kr/p/2kEHUMe) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50977564396_006bd98653_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kEHkS5)a13 (https://flic.kr/p/2kEHkS5) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very nice additions!
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So I have been mainly painting in yellow and red recently and after painting the first test figure for Skinners horse 18 months ago have finally got around to the rest of the unit, really pleased with these figures see what you think.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/03/skinners-and-others-for-sikh-wars-off.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51039040662_6da90e8c7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kL9qBG)b3 (https://flic.kr/p/2kL9qBG) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51038213883_ab3bf8ba7c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kL5bQT)bah3 (https://flic.kr/p/2kL5bQT) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51038213853_d8a9d8c2a7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kL5bQn)bah2 (https://flic.kr/p/2kL5bQn) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Super job on those minis Roger 👍
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Cheers Keith
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Excellent figures and wonderful painting. I do love the mix of figures in the unit as it widens the poses to make a much more irregular look. Well done. :-* :-*
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Thank you Hu Rhu exactly what I was going for.
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A NICE AIDPACKAGE FROM THE BASING DEPARTMENT ALL sIKH AND mUSLIM iRREGULARS, LOTS OF IMAGES ON THE BLOG.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/03/sikh-wars-irregulars-back-from-basing.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51083464241_f3dd057ef6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ57ct)IMG_0143 (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ57ct) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51083464266_645340a6e1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ57cU)IMG_0134 (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ57cU) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51083560197_eaf82412cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ5AHT)IMG_0131 (https://flic.kr/p/2kQ5AHT) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Awesome attacking poses, all of them look great! Cheers for the basing department, as well! :)
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Cheers, I will pass on your comment, I do think the mix is quite dynamic.
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I have wanted a baggage train for some time so pleased to share the first of it coming off the workbench, lots of pictures on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51097888738_2052d3d213_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kRm36G)IMG_0186 (https://flic.kr/p/2kRm36G) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51097443602_6a7a4ecb12_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kRiKLW)IMG_0184 (https://flic.kr/p/2kRiKLW) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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More work for the basing dept.Roger. ;)
Lovely additions 8)
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I may base these myself Keith, its tought gettign them over to York and back at the moment.
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Quite an impressive collection.
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Thanks very much Helen.
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This week I have been mainly working on regulars for both sides with a couple of comleyted units, lots more pictures on the blog as always.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/04/sikh-wars-progress-regulars-off.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51115917834_c6e29f340c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kSWrwb)IMG_0161 (https://flic.kr/p/2kSWrwb) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Crackin' job on those minis Roger 👍
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Looking good!
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Vivid colors! And I like the officer with the bandaged arm!
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Cheers my friend, I am a bit pleased with the arm myself.
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Lots of Sikhs coming off the bench this week. Pictures on the blog as always.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51145764766_9c7b1009fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVzpYs)IMG_0276 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVzpYs) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51145764716_a91e147a80_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVzpXA)IMG_0280 (https://flic.kr/p/2kVzpXA) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely additions to your force. :-* :-*
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Thanks you, really pleased with this bunch.
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More progress this time with the baggage train based and finished, lots of pictures on the blog.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51166873270_7c8a3d02ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kXrANb)IMG_0224 (https://flic.kr/p/2kXrANb) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Just been having a flicking through this thread. There’s a lot of good work here Roger. Bravo.
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Lush :-*
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Wonderful collection. Most would also do for the Indian Mutiny, which has given me some ideas for my own nascent project.
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Thanks very much guys, Hu Rhu yes probably just the Sikh Regulars and British Regulars that wouldnt be useful for the Indian Mutiny. Two of my gamign chums are finishing off collections for Mutiny and my stuff will help flesh out the big games.
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Terrific work on the collection and especially the baggage.
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Thanks veyr much Helen
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OK so I dropped a clanger and inadvertantly loaded two posts, the latter of which might go unnoticed as its sat about 5 posts down on the blog,,,,sigh, technology.
Anyway a workbench update for the Sikhs and abasing update too check them both out here.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/05/more-sikh-wars-goodies.html
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/05/based-sikh-wars.html
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Nice paintjobs, all of them, but I especially like the yellow turbans and the awesome flag! Cheers!
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Cheers Dinthedin
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Wonderful array of colours on those Sikhs. :-* :-*
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Cheers Hu Rhu
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More Sikh Wars complete including a unit of uniformed Sikh Irregulars.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-sikh-wars-figures-just-keep-coming.html
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That Irregular Sikh matchlock unit is the bees knees and I like the Brigadier as well. :-* :-*
As an aside are all your commanders based as a single figure or do you add orderlys, staff officers etc.
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Very nice paint jobs and in your blog you have even more beautiful pics!
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Yet more impressive additions to your Punjab legions -- really like the green & purple color scheme on that unit! I spotted that Foundry spearman you armed with a Jezail, very nice conversion job. I've recently done similar work on a bunch of those figures, turning them into sword and shield bearing Ghazis.
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Lovely colourful work Roger :-*
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Thank you very much for the feedbakc guys I really appreciate it. Hu Rhu, most of the command bases are a single mounted figure but not all. I have a Senior command base with 4 officers and a couple of bases to do that have orderlies. One of the next ones I plan is a Lancer Officer for the British with a bugler riding at his side.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50817007137_a2468895ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kqwrMt)hc2 (https://flic.kr/p/2kqwrMt) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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A vignette with a very nice set-up!
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A delightful vignette Roger :-* :-* :-*
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Very nice set up. :-* :-*
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Thanks guys
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A very evocative vignette :-*
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Thanks very much Captain.
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Back from the basing department this are Skinners Horse, really pleased with the outcome on these, lots more pictures and narrative on the blog https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/06/based-completed-skinners-horse.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51263860666_9392cb244a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m71FLE)IMG_0464 (https://flic.kr/p/2m71FLE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Wonderful work on those Skinner's Horse. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Fine looking unit! :-*
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Thanks chaps, took me a while to get a yellow I was happy with but I am pleased with the final result on these.
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Latest figures comign off th workbench are the Bengal Europeans and Baluchis. See what you think:
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/07/british-and-baluchi-for-sikh-wars.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51289886958_e87a979f9c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m9j5tQ)IMG_0547 (https://flic.kr/p/2m9j5tQ) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51290431954_9c39148b4b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m9mSuj)IMG_0543 (https://flic.kr/p/2m9mSuj) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Great painting and I like your method of painting small batches. It keeps the painting mojo going. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Exactly Hu Rhu, I get a bit bored otherwise.
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Latest unit based and ready to play these Pathan uniformed irregulars. More photos on the blog as always/
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/07/uniformed-irregular-matchlock-men-for.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51263129402_0c2434f66b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m6WWoE)IMG_0466 (https://flic.kr/p/2m6WWoE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Very colourful unit. :-* :-* :-*
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More of the Bengal Europeans and Baluchi painted and on the website now, Bengal Europeans all painted just need to base them, details and photos here.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/07/more-bengal-europeans-and-baluchi.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51334544338_0c4f793023_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mdfXyE)IMG_0578 (https://flic.kr/p/2mdfXyE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51335055489_ba319e0ce3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mdizvB)IMG_0571 (https://flic.kr/p/2mdizvB) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely additions to the collection Roger 👍
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Cheers Keith
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Excellent additions to the collection. How many figures do you have now? The off-white/blue has come out really well.
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Cheers Hu Rhu, I think about 10 battalions of British/Indian and 7 regiments of horse so thats around 270 plus the gunners and generals so maybe 300 the Sikhs I reckon 8 battalions of regulars 10 of irregulars and at least 10 of horse, so over 400. Another 100 in the painted box and 50 or more waiting to be based so maybe as many as 800 painted and maybe 300 plus still to paint?
Lots is a quicker answer.
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The latest unit based are this battalion of Sikh Regulars, lots more images on the blog as always.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51333597012_bd949a6373_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mdb6Xs)IMG_0627 (https://flic.kr/p/2mdb6Xs) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Great pics at your blog, this last unit is impressive!
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Thanks very much, bit of a favourite unit for me.
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They look splendid,very martial 8)
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All around fantastic as ever, Rogerc!
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Thanks very mch gents.
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A bunch more fiigure off the workbench and onto the blog here https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/08/baluchi-pathan-and-sikh-warriors-off.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51380634191_6cd00cdbd7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhkbti)IMG_0660 (https://flic.kr/p/2mhkbti) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51380634271_3c4c1591c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhkbuF)IMG_0656 (https://flic.kr/p/2mhkbuF) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51379869917_13dd00b9a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mhggha)IMG_0654 (https://flic.kr/p/2mhggha) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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A further unit complete, unifromed Skih Irregulars this time images on teh blog here https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/08/uniformed-irregular-sikh-matchlockmen.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51334543928_ec9a68da23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mdfXrA)IMG_0646 (https://flic.kr/p/2mdfXrA) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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A nice looking unit, versatile too.
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This red and green and the mix of various manufacturers offers them such a character!
You created a unique group of warriors! Congrats!
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Roger, excellent work sir. Another beautiful unit!!!
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Beautiful work. I was seeking out a new thread and found these wonderfully painted figures. Enjoy the work all!
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Thanks very much folks.
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Latest unit completed 43rd Bengal Native Infantry, you may see an increase in =ctivity as I prepare for our game at Partizan, this particular unit I am still undecided about, more info andpicure on the blog:
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/09/43rd-bengal-native-infantry-complete.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51333596907_6b4bb013d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mdb6VD)IMG_0638 (https://flic.kr/p/2mdb6VD) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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:D
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Your latest unit looks lovely.
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Been reading through your posts - look forward to seeing your game at Partizan.
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Cheers, pop and say hello Emir.
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Loads of lovely progress 8)
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All looking very nice, it’s such a colourful period.
Steve
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Thanks gents, more colour to come.
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More Sikhs and British complete, building up for our game at Partizan, lots more images on the blog for thsose interested and a bit of narrative on the units:
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/09/1st-bengal-european-light-infantry.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51491685472_8ef3e4345e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ms9m9y)20210728_164016 (https://flic.kr/p/2ms9m9y) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51492477391_33c4cf5c45_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2msdpyk)IMG_0666 (https://flic.kr/p/2msdpyk) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Impressive flags with tassels for the Light Infantry and those Sikh Cuirassiers are fearsome!
Very nice additions to your collection!
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Cheers Dinthedin, I like how they have come out. Pictures are a little dark.
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More Baluchi, Pathans and Sikhs painted, tryign to ush things forward to completion in tiem for the game at Partizan, images on the blog as always.
http://gapagnw.blogspot.com/
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51532348831_26aa3d9a07_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mvJKWX)20210920_115832 (https://flic.kr/p/2mvJKWX) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51531552502_67c65c3ffb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mvEFe9)IMG_0837 (https://flic.kr/p/2mvEFe9) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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As always great brush work. I'm a little surprised by that shining yellow, but one, if khan, is acceptable! ;) Hope to see many other pictures soon
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Thanks Giorgio to be fair I hesitated myself and it did come out brighter than excpected, that said this willbe a leader figure for a whole unit of much more subdued tribesmen so I allowed myself a little latitude.
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Im stepping up production ahead of the game this weekend at Partizan, here are some of the latest, more pictures on the blog
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/10/sikh-armoured-cavalry-and-commanders.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51550430198_a9ec19ccc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mxkqUE)20210917_170207 (https://flic.kr/p/2mxkqUE) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51550195681_2d0924490f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mxjecg)20210917_170144 (https://flic.kr/p/2mxjecg) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51550195791_0bbf6d1750_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mxjeea)20210917_165144 (https://flic.kr/p/2mxjeea) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Wow, Roger, looks like you saved the best for last -- those are simply beautiful! Wish I was in the UK so I could see your game in-person... but I look forward to seeing the next-best thing here!
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Beautifully painted cavalry.
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Looking good Roger,hope the show goes well 👍
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tHANKS GUYS, i HAVE SOME MORE TO SHARE BEFORE THE WEEKEND IF i GET CHANCE. iNCLUDING AGAME PLAN POST. wATCH THIS SPACE.
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SNEAK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE STUFF FOR SUNDAYS GAME ON THE BLOG https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/10/taking-hummund-ghuree-planning-demo-game.html?showComment=1633698278320#c2671319188137567420
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51564817411_d70ea45130_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2myBaJ4)IMG-20190703-WA0009 (https://flic.kr/p/2myBaJ4) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Enjoyed the blog write up on the upcoming game Roger,sounds like it could be a cracker! Hope it goes well for you 👍
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I will also be eagerly waiting your upcoming game, I'm sure it will offer excitement and you always make excellent presentations!
Cheers!
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Thank you guys, need to share a few more finished units with you and hope to have the ame write p by next weekend, must remember my carmera!
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Another of the new units I organised for the Partizan game, lots of pcitures on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/10/bengal-light-cavalry-and-other-things.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51596231089_d0f3f9bd6f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBoaVc)IMG_1001 (https://flic.kr/p/2mBoaVc) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51596231144_0ee44fdb12_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mBoaW9)IMG_0998 (https://flic.kr/p/2mBoaW9) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Great job, fantastic! chapeau...ops turban off
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Cheers
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Some mor eof the completed minatures prior to the Partizan game now on my blog, including the Plastic Afghans with Sikh heads. here https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/10/a-last-bunch-of-natives-for-sikh-wars.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51648980991_a80afe7375_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mG3wCg)IMG_1100 (https://flic.kr/p/2mG3wCg) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Latest figures on the blog are these chaps, reallynleased with the colour schemes, more photos on the blog
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/11/more-bahawalpur-contingent-baluchi.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51669613137_8a6aa25925_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mHSgQV)IMG_1002 (https://flic.kr/p/2mHSgQV) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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These various hues of blue make an impressive :-* unit! Congrats!
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Thank you very much, I am thinkign these may be my new favourite unit.
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Another new unit for my Sikh Wars project, lots of pictures on the blog.
https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2021/11/42nd-bengal-native-infantry-complete.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51695911611_76ff226640_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mLc4sT)IMG_1007 (https://flic.kr/p/2mLc4sT) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Another unit of Khalsa and a British Commander completed and posted on the blog, photos are a bit dark sorry, those interested can see more here https://gapagnw.blogspot.com/2022/01/latest-sikh-regulars.html
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51815734805_ae0f195352_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mWMbJ2)IMG_1019 (https://flic.kr/p/2mWMbJ2) by Roger Castle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152172226@N06/), on Flickr
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Lovely work!
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Wonderful stuff
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Cheers guys, probably a few weeks before I am back on the Sikh Wars wagon.