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Title: British Zulu War
Post by: SgtMcNab on 22 October 2012, 07:19:45 PM: Hi all,

Just a couple of WIP pictures of my recent figures. They need to be based, and are both Empress Miniatures.

The first figure is from the Defenders of Rorkes Drift pack and the second is an officer from the 24th Regiment.

I will be updating my blog pretty soon with some more figures and I have a few Zulus currently undercoated on my painting table.

Sorry for the quality of the pictures but they were taken on my mobile.

Cheers

Andy

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh579/SgtMcNab/8D88DC0C-EABB-4EEF-AF40-E6F7406D5B21-118-00000002FBE8C5A8.jpg)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh579/SgtMcNab/22B2B09E-AF6D-4D09-9B8B-4A86880F928A-118-00000002F419B0ED.jpg)
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Post by: Arthur on 22 October 2012, 07:27:05 PM: Top paint job, I say 8)
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Post by: Captain Blood on 22 October 2012, 07:47:06 PM: That first one is excellent. Great intensity. Well done :-*
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Post by: Volleyfire! on 22 October 2012, 08:04:35 PM: Top quality paintwork always stands out, whether its pictured on a mobile or with a proper camera.Excellent job.
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Post by: M Blakey on 22 October 2012, 08:24:02 PM: Just Awsome I love your work keep them coming! :-*
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Post by: Furt on 22 October 2012, 08:56:11 PM: Yup, these are GOOD!! :-*

Now you only need a couple more hundred like 'em. ;)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 22 October 2012, 09:24:59 PM: Ooo, I like them :-*

The face of the first chap is top notch 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: Dr DeAth on 23 October 2012, 11:22:07 PM: very, very nice!
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Post by: Paleskin on 24 October 2012, 06:38:48 PM: Superb!
Title: Re: British Zulu War
Post by: SgtMcNab on 24 October 2012, 07:38:39 PM: Many thanks for the comments guys.

I really enjoyed painting these and will be updating the blog more often moving forward so any comments are welcome on the blog :)

Cheers

Andy
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Post by: abu iskander on 25 October 2012, 08:28:52 PM: I agree with all the above. And yes, that first one is particularly well done.
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Post by: Galloping Major on 25 October 2012, 08:56:08 PM: Very nice 8)

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 25 October 2012, 09:15:18 PM: These are seriously good.. :)
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Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 October 2012, 10:04:51 PM: Nice work there.
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Post by: Shikari Sahib on 28 October 2012, 08:51:47 PM: Superb paint work :)
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Post by: cram on 28 October 2012, 09:41:10 PM: Very nice work! I like you're style of painting alot.
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Post by: Hu Rhu on 01 November 2012, 09:49:40 AM: Great work. It has given me the inspiration to start painting my lead mountain.
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Post by: sjwalker51 on 11 November 2012, 09:49:14 PM: I'm not sure if painting of this quality inspires me to get the lead mountain painted, or just give up and start stamp collecting or some other hobby that requires no artistic talent whatsoever!
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Post by: Frank on 12 November 2012, 11:22:32 AM: Some really nice work…I hope there is more!
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Post by: Mason on 12 November 2012, 11:44:46 AM: Beautiful!
:-*

Please show us some more.
;D
Title: Re: British Zulu War
Post by: SgtMcNab on 12 November 2012, 07:23:07 PM: Hi Guys,

Thanks for all of your kind comments.

Quote from: sjwalker51 on 11 November 2012, 09:49:14 PM
I'm not sure if painting of this quality inspires me to get the lead mountain painted, or just give up and start stamp collecting or some other hobby that requires no artistic talent whatsoever!

Don't be downhearted SJ Walker, sometimes my figures come out crap and sometimes they look ok. Normally if I dont have an interest in the period the figures come out pants!!!

I still think my standard of painting takes me far to long to paint lots of figures, so its a good job I'm more of a painter than a gamer, although I would like to play at least one game with my Zulu War figures!!! I wish I could compromise on detail and just paint up a quick unit, but I guess I'm a control freak :?

In the collection, I have two units of 20 men each including officers and NCOs fully completed and based, along with a unit of 15 Colonial Cavalry headed up by Lt Col Durnford. I have a 7lb gun and crew, which has already been posted elsewhere on this site, and a number of Rorkes Drift defernders and various HQ elements. And 3 Zulus, just to test the paint scheme.

I'll post some group shots early next week.

Thanks again guys

Andy
Title: Re: British Zulu War
Post by: Mason on 12 November 2012, 09:05:25 PM: Quote from: SgtMcNab on 12 November 2012, 07:23:07 PM
In the collection, I have two units of 20 men each including officers and NCOs fully completed and based, along with a unit of 15 Colonial Cavalry headed up by Lt Col Durnford. I have a 7lb gun and crew, which has already been posted elsewhere on this site, and a number of Rorkes Drift defernders and various HQ elements. And 3 Zulus, just to test the paint scheme.

I'll post some group shots early next week.

Looking forward to it!
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Post by: Blodwin on 12 November 2012, 10:07:28 PM: Quote from: SgtMcNab on 12 November 2012, 07:23:07 PM
And 3 Zulus, just to test the paint scheme.

Made me smile - 3 impi ? - no, just 3 Zulus!!! :D

Brilliant work - I wish I had just 10% of your talent.

Blodwin
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Post by: jamesmanto on 13 November 2012, 11:32:06 AM: Quote from: Blodwin on 12 November 2012, 10:07:28 PM
Made me smile - 3 impi ? - no, just 3 Zulus!!! :D

Brilliant work - I wish I had just 10% of your talent.

Blodwin

I assume he's going to recycle the casualties a lot... lol