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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Yankeepedlar01 on 15 May 2010, 01:38:18 PM

Title: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 15 May 2010, 01:38:18 PM: I've finished my first Volunteer unit for the Zulu War British army I'm slowly building up. The horses are a joy to paint up, vastly superior to your standard 'wargames horse'.

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Zulu%20War/P1030154.jpg)

The Natal Carbineers mounted for action.

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Zulu%20War/P1030153.jpg)

And in dismounted skirmish order.
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Svennn on 15 May 2010, 01:44:49 PM: Nice!

They look a lot more appealing in colour over the metals to me. Hadn't really fancied any of these before.
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Calimero on 15 May 2010, 01:56:46 PM: Really nice work 8)
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Mark251054 on 15 May 2010, 03:43:16 PM: Fantastic painting and basing.

Nice unit of 'zebras'.
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 15 May 2010, 06:34:11 PM: Quote from: Svennn on 15 May 2010, 01:44:49 PM
They look a lot more appealing in colour over the metals to me. Hadn't really fancied any of these before.

I expect that's true of most figures, you know, Svennn. In my case though, some look better before I've painted them..... :?
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Phil Robinson on 15 May 2010, 09:17:48 PM: Cracking stuff you are really cranking these out, you will need more Zulu's soon ;)
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 15 May 2010, 10:44:04 PM: Quote from: Phil Robinson on 15 May 2010, 09:17:48 PM
Cracking stuff you are really cranking these out, you will need more Zulu's soon ;)
Actually I found six Zulus in a draw in GHQ today, you must be psychic! They are preped and sprayed up now for painting next week. I'm still on Lord Rawnsley at the moment ~ very pink! :D
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Helen on 15 May 2010, 10:45:09 PM: Lovely work David an I love the dismounted set.

Can't wait to see the other auxilliary units.

Helen
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: DFlynSqrl on 16 May 2010, 12:00:11 AM: They really look sharp. Nice work them.
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 31 May 2010, 06:37:20 PM: How do these compare, sizewise to Perry's Sudan British hussars
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Major Weenie on 31 May 2010, 07:59:44 PM: Say....

What manufacture are those splendid figures?

Thanks.
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 31 May 2010, 08:12:58 PM: Empress Miniatures
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: M Blakey on 01 June 2010, 12:52:06 AM: how did i miss these Great job :-* i am wondering how to base mine
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 01 June 2010, 07:37:22 AM: Quote from: M Blakey on 01 June 2010, 12:52:06 AM
how did i miss these Great job :-* i am wondering how to base mine
I based mine for my own Zulu War rules, which are in the final stage of development. Mounted bases are as you see them, 2 or 3 figures on an 80mm x 50mm base, 2 or 3 dismounted figures on a base40mm x 50mm. I use railway type ballast, fine and medium mixes with larger 'rocks' to taste ~ all from Hobbycraft ~ and garden twine 'long grass' ~ much cheaper than the imported stuff!
Title: Re: The Natal Carbineers ~ a completed unit
Post by: Usagi on 02 June 2010, 06:12:49 AM: Those are sharp indeed, sir! Nicely done. 8)