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Title: TWD goes to the NWF (two games played 23 June)
Post by: TWD on 16 February 2016, 04:24:54 PM: I cracked and bought some Artizan NWF models.
Here's the first four that I did as a test.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-79xkJhg1H6Q/VsSqCXdorUI/AAAAAAAALDU/MwErpqMIN-U/s1600/NWF1.jpg)

They paint up something loverly (and were dead quick to do as well).

Going to get me a small force ready for games of TMWBK when they're rleased later this year
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: Jeff965 on 16 February 2016, 06:43:26 PM: Very nice, you should update the thread as you build up the force. TMWWBK is going to boost wargaming interest in the Colonial period and also in figure releases for the period I hope.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: James Morris on 16 February 2016, 11:06:06 PM: Fine stout chaps!

I'm considering doing some hill/mountain upgrades for my scenery that may suit the Afghan regions...
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: guitarheroandy on 17 February 2016, 12:51:44 AM: Well done that man!!! Super job on some lovely figures!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: Harry Faversham on 17 February 2016, 06:27:01 AM: They look splendid old chap... they'd look even better if you pick their helmet straps out with a touch of brown.

;)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: Atheling on 17 February 2016, 08:44:37 AM: Good stuff Tom.... 8) 8) 8)

I reckon you're correct in your assumption that TMWWBK will set the tables ablaze once it's published :)

Darrell.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: Saucy Jack on 17 February 2016, 09:24:52 AM: Look good - and I agree they paint up very nicely
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: TWD on 17 February 2016, 09:32:17 AM: Quote from: Harry Faversham on 17 February 2016, 06:27:01 AM
They look splendid old chap... they'd look even better if you pick their helmet straps out with a touch of brown.

;)

Good spot, I'll go back and add that.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: MattofWar on 18 February 2016, 03:48:26 AM: Those turned out awesome. Step 1: Pick a scale. Step 2: See someone's awesome miniatures in a different scale. Step 3: Reconsider everything. :o
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: TWD on 18 February 2016, 05:12:47 PM: Quote from: MattofWar on 18 February 2016, 03:48:26 AM
Those turned out awesome. Step 1: Pick a scale. Step 2: See someone's awesome miniatures in a different scale. Step 3: Reconsider everything. :o

The answer to that of course is multiple scales... :o

Then you can scale the different battle sizes.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF
Post by: TWD on 02 March 2016, 12:08:21 AM: Seven more men have joined Her Majesty's forces

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RkmBreYn0aY/VtYqC39cj3I/AAAAAAAALIA/KW8UO8edlr8/s1600/soldiers%2B008.jpg)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2016/03/artizan-nwf-british-2.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: Atheling on 02 March 2016, 11:24:01 AM: 8) 8) 8)

Darrell.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: Harry Faversham on 02 March 2016, 02:14:03 PM: :-* Excellent work, well impressive. :-*
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: Arundel on 02 March 2016, 03:40:10 PM: Outstanding work!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 02 March 2016, 06:32:58 PM: So now you have 11...perfect for the last stand at Maiwand!! :D :D

"Rally round, men...make every shot count..."

Looking good :D
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: Traveler Man on 02 March 2016, 06:54:47 PM: Nicely done! :-*
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: TWD on 30 March 2016, 12:00:37 AM: I done painted me eight more

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9UMAnPgoaUY/VvsGXMMCnBI/AAAAAAAALOU/DJcBESNMZsMBGnwSzZ1c5S_c7_m9MugOg/s1600/NWF_0003.jpg)

Bringing me up to 20, or a single unit for TSatF.
Or four shy of a pair of units for TMWWBK*

Back to Northstar for a few more shortly...

A few more pictures over on t'Blog
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/artizan-nwf-british-3.html

*(it's pronounced Tim Wubbuk - like a Canadian lumberjack)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: Atheling on 30 March 2016, 08:29:54 AM: Bravo Tom :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: Harry Faversham on 30 March 2016, 10:55:22 AM: :-* I say, well done that chap! :-*
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (small update 01/03)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 30 March 2016, 03:43:25 PM: Quote from: TWD on 30 March 2016, 12:00:37 AM
I done painted me eight more

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/webdeak/NWF/NWF_0003_zpsqv2qwrrj.jpg)

Bringing me up to 20, or a single unit for TSatF.
Or four shy of a pair of units for TMWWBK*

Back to Northstar for a few more shortly...

A few more pictures over on t'Blog
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/artizan-nwf-british-3.html

*(it's pronounced Tim Wubbuk - like a Canadian lumberjack)

Jolly nice they are too!!! If you are at Partizan in May, Andy MacTaggart and I are bringing our full NW Frontier collection over to do another pre-release 'participation demo' of TMWWBK... :D
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: TWD on 30 March 2016, 07:13:22 PM: Thanks Andy.
I'm hoping to be there, helping James out with Fort Vaux, so I'll definitely drop by for a look - very much looking forward to Tim Wubbuk.

I'm planning a couple of units of Sikhs next (I love a man with a big turban) to give me four British units (which seems like a good start)

What do you recommend for Pathans?
I'm thinking three units with rifles, one with muskets and a couple with swords.
Is that
a) historically plausible
b) a sensible force for TMWWBK?
Or should I have more (or fewer) of any of those groups?
(I'm thinking a bag each of Old Glory for the rifles and swords then use the Artizan ones for command and a few extra figures).
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 30 March 2016, 07:27:12 PM: Quote from: TWD on 30 March 2016, 07:13:22 PM
Thanks Andy.
I'm hoping to be there, helping James out with Fort Vaux, so I'll definitely drop by for a look - very much looking forward to Tim Wubbuk.

I'm planning a couple of units of Sikhs next (I love a man with a big turban) to give me four British units (which seems like a good start)

What do you recommend for Pathans?
I'm thinking three units with rifles, one with muskets and a couple with swords.
Is that
a) historically plausible
b) a sensible force for TMWWBK?
Or should I have more (or fewer) of any of those groups?
(I'm thinking a bag each of Old Glory for the rifles and swords then use the Artizan ones for command and a few extra figures).

For my big games I have 2 groups of Ghazi swordsmen, 2 groups of swordsmen, 4 groups of riflemen and one of muskets, but with upgrades/downgrades, that comes to lots of points!!! More than the 24 you need for a 1 on 1 game. I figure that balance of swords vs guns is fine for most games set between the years 1880 and 1900. I think for 24 pts I had 2 rifle, 1 musket and 2 sword armed...
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: TWD on 30 March 2016, 07:49:37 PM: Perfect, thanks Andy.

Sounds like two bags of OG and some assorted Artizan blisters will be just the ticket.
:)

Though if the Perry ones come out soon...
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: James Morris on 31 March 2016, 05:48:15 PM: Quote from: TWD on 30 March 2016, 07:49:37 PM
Perfect, thanks Andy.

Sounds like two bags of OG and some assorted Artizan blisters will be just the ticket.
:)

Though if the Perry ones come out soon...

Yes the Perry ones look tempting!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (8 more British 30/03)
Post by: TWD on 10 April 2016, 07:54:22 PM: I've done a step-by-step guide for painting these over on my blog.
Partly for the benefit of anyone wanting to copy my crude approach, but mostly so I can remember what I did.

Anyway, if you want to know how to go from here:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TfpDvRDnTVM/VwpvbFlMKLI/AAAAAAAALRU/KfaJ_kzTo7EN9SJZ1OvZyNqCwWnNVxzfg/s1600/NWF%2B006.jpg)

Via here:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1MWKYEoOPpY/Vwpvd5pPVHI/AAAAAAAALSM/iJW4wWTzPXsh4B_9ErdKlFaNo_tos6xGw/s1600/NWF%2B036.jpg)

To here:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKZQcBIDg6s/VwpvgeGVKZI/AAAAAAAALTE/qKAedIuCsHchPgXWvYQEQ2pai8B3TzDOw/s1600/NWFFinishedF.jpg)

Then follow the fourteen simple steps here:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/painting-artizan-nwf-british.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (step by step painting guide link added 10 April)
Post by: Harry Faversham on 11 April 2016, 09:23:51 AM: Thanks for the 'how to guide' TWD. I'm going to use your method on the Blue Moon 15 millis I shall be getting for my Afghan Rampant units. Although my Sowjers of the Widda' In Windsor will be much more valuable than yorn... I'm mounting 'em on five pence pieces!

;)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (step by step painting guide link added 10 April)
Post by: James Morris on 15 April 2016, 05:53:41 PM: These are looking very good indeed. I enjoyed the step by step, I do get tired of magazine articles that just show how to paint one model with 4 highlights over two hours. I am amused you have added a Tango01 caveat to your blog😀
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (step by step painting guide link added 10 April)
Post by: TWD on 06 May 2016, 12:32:12 AM: A pair of NCOs
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PrG7sgezOg0/VyvUv_WIEuI/AAAAAAAALZM/GnM9nwPTrHUvjOTaoeL-mWsn4fjfyG72gCLcB/s1600/NWFNCO1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAiP87j_QMQ/VyvUvzKquXI/AAAAAAAALZI/jfm0D1MQtP4-eMUXefeW18GaFNv-UWSEwCLcB/s1600/NWFNCO3.jpg)

https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2016/05/artizan-nwf-british-4.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (NCOs painted 06/05)
Post by: TWD on 04 July 2016, 10:53:16 PM: Plucky Brits obviously need some hordes of hairy ~~Burpas~~ sorry, Pathans to fight.
So I painted some Old Glory Afghans ready to sneak up on 'em

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0QCm-ALvs4/V3rUz1F-FBI/AAAAAAAALt8/fQFVLEqZVaEIvNPoB8zJeG25OJuXFc0TgCKgB/s1600/Old%2BGlory%2BPathans_0002.jpg)

More pictures over on the blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/old-glory-pathans.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: Leigh Metford on 05 July 2016, 03:00:35 AM: I have the OG Pathans, and I'm frankly mystified by your verdict on their quality, especially when set alongside the very telling photographic evidence you yourself have provided. Crude and lacking in detail? The photos show clearly just how detailed they are, and how much character they have. I have some in front of me right now; every detail is crisply and cleanly sculpted - buckles are a good gauge, and they really stand out boldly - undercuts are deep, faces are sharply defined, very characterful and unmistakably Asiatic, and poses are active and dynamic. The only drawbacks I see with them when compared to other brands are a certain squareness of rifle butts, and the lack of tails on turbans (a deficiency that's due to OG's production system, in which heads and bodies are sculpted separately).
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: Malamute on 05 July 2016, 09:01:47 AM: Quote from: Leigh Metford on 05 July 2016, 03:00:35 AM
The only drawbacks I see with them when compared to other brands are a certain squareness of rifle butts, and the lack of tails on turbans

And the very strange poses and even stranger head angles :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: TWD on 05 July 2016, 09:40:25 AM: Quote from: Leigh Metford on 05 July 2016, 03:00:35 AM
I have the OG Pathans, and I'm frankly mystified by your verdict on their quality... Crude and lacking in detail?

I'm a bit mystified by your reading of my review :)
I didn't say they were crude I said they were cruder than some specific brands - and I stand by that, compare for instance the rifles with those on Perry or Artizan figures or have a look at the knives and scabards which are basically just points of greenstuff.
I also agrees that the faces are characterful, though to be fair some of the eye sockets are so deep the eyeballs would actually sit in the middle of the brain :)

However I did also say that I really enjoyed painting them, I really like the finished results and that I'll definitely buy more.
In short I like them.
They're really great, simple soldiers and I'd recommend them but they're different from some of the more recent/high profile sculpts and that's what I was trying to convey.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: Leigh Metford on 05 July 2016, 02:17:03 PM: Well, all I can say is that my reaction on opening the first bag I purchased was the antithesis of '... my heart sank..'. I was, and remain, impressed with the level of detail on these products of Andy Cooper's craftsmanship, and the sense of movement and drama he imbued them with; in contrast with the dull, lifeless poses of their Artizan equivalents. Swordsmen should be depicted charging or sneaking through the rocks, not waiting for a bus, and jezailchis and riflemen should be leaning forward or bracing themselves for a better shot, reloading, or sidling forward to a new firing position, not standing at the present like a sentry. And the phrase '... lacking in detail...' is a direct quote from your blog commentary. Having viewed many close-up images of Artizan figures I don't see any more or better detail than on the OG Pathans.

I can find other major faults with the Artizan Pathans, and that brand in general that you find so laudable, the most glaring being their distorted anatomical proportions, with stumpy, foreshortened calfs. I also think the voluminous character of Pathan clothing is better captured in the OG figures.

So, if given a choice between paying around AUD$1 for my OG Pathans (as I did) with the occasional oddly positioned 'hey-Steve' head (easily enough corrected if it really concerns you) and $3 or so for something no better and in some respects inferior, I know which way my money would fall. Still, each to his own, as they say. However, I can't disagree with you about the Perry Afghans, or any Perry figures, for that matter; undoubtedly the best anatomically proportioned, most realistically posed figures on the market.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: TWD on 05 July 2016, 05:19:09 PM: Crikey, I'm glad I said I like them. Imagine how cross you'd have been if I disliked them.
:D

You seem to be taking some fairly mild criticism of some toy soldiers very personally, but "each to their own" as you say.

Anyway, this thread was suppose to be about me showing some models I'd painted, so I think I'd like to get back to that, if that OK with you.

Feel free to start another thread where you can tell me my opinions are wrong.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: Leigh Metford on 06 July 2016, 02:47:26 AM: You're reading a tone into my post that doesn't exist :-). It's a throughly rational, dispassionate response to your comments. And isn't the sole purpose of this site the discussion of toy soldiers?

But the fact remains that, whether you ultimately 'like' them or not, you did make what I consider an unfair comparison with Artizan, and I think that in the interests of fairness and balance alone readers of this forum who might be unfamiliar with the OG figures should be made aware that there are others who have them and who regard them as something other than second rate.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: TWD on 06 July 2016, 08:46:15 AM: Quote from: Leigh Metford on 06 July 2016, 02:47:26 AM
You're reading a tone into my post that doesn't exist

Man who thinks "I like these models and will buy more of them" = "these models are second rate" tells me I'm the one misreading things.

*bangs irony meter* is this thing on?

As I said, feel free to create your own "OG Pathans are the finest models known to man and TWD's opinions are wronger than Wrong Jack McWrong" thread and carry on this discussion over there.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: Dr DeAth on 06 July 2016, 09:30:41 AM: Quote from: Leigh Metford on 06 July 2016, 02:47:26 AM
And isn't the sole purpose of this site the discussion of toy soldiers?

No it's not.

It's about showcasing people's painting and gaming, whatever the perceived standard of quality. It's about a supportive and friendly community that offers advice and guidance, constructive feedback and encouragement.

It's not for banging on about one's own opinions as if they are fact to the detriment of the OPs thread and original intentions.

Sorry TWD for interjecting here, but these days the LAF seems to have too many people pontificating and not enough people painting and gaming.

Now lets have some more pics of your NWF goodies :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan tribesmen 04/07)
Post by: TWD on 17 July 2016, 11:22:49 PM: Twelve more rifle armed tribesmen

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7aH-KCyMf7E/V4wCf68xmUI/AAAAAAAALwM/wZL_ranTPakgAlTOF9zWkpg23TyzKnWjQCEw/s1600/DSCF3693.jpg)

https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2016/07/old-glory-pathans-2.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (more Afghan tribesmen 17/07)
Post by: Mad Guru on 17 July 2016, 11:37:58 PM: Very nice work!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (more Afghan tribesmen 17/07)
Post by: Furt on 18 July 2016, 12:12:38 AM: What a lovely pack of hill wolves! :-*

I like the gent in the purple and black - what a peacock. He better watch his threads around his mates - he's likely to get rolled!

I personally use a good mix of OG Pathans in my NWF force, warranted the jezail armed ones, but would I think I'd still choose Foundry's in a pinch.

Regardless these certainly look the business. :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (more Afghan tribesmen 17/07)
Post by: TWD on 18 July 2016, 10:47:39 AM: Quote from: Mad Guru on 17 July 2016, 11:37:58 PM
Very nice work!

Coming from you, sir that's praise indeed. Thank-you.

Quote from: Furt on 18 July 2016, 12:12:38 AM
I like the gent in the purple and black - what a peacock. He better watch his threads around his mates - he's likely to get rolled!

You don't get to be the leader by letting your mates pinch your best going-out clobber! :)
I reckon he's fairly handy, despite the peacock tendencies.

Quote from: Furt on 18 July 2016, 12:12:38 AM
I personally use a good mix of OG Pathans in my NWF force, warranted the jezail armed ones, but would I think I'd still choose Foundry's in a pinch.

Regardless these certainly look the business. :)
Thanks, glad you like them. Simple wash and a few highlights jobs but the OG models respond well to that.

I need to get some of the Foundry ones and some Artizan ones as well
For now I have the rest of this pack and some Tiger ones (which were cheap but appear to be a tad rudimentary).

I've also just realised it's only a month till TMWWBK comes out, so I need to crank up production rates.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (more Afghan tribesmen 17/07)
Post by: Romark on 18 July 2016, 03:35:07 PM: Nice work on those tribesmen :)

Cheers

Keith
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (more Afghan tribesmen 17/07)
Post by: TWD on 10 August 2016, 09:25:49 AM: Some Artizan muskets join the force

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-znU3We_Kxt0/V6ri2ASnl8I/AAAAAAAAL38/rI-1SWjDEC4PvhZSeuzLAZts0tksgpSgACLcB/s1600/Muskets_0002.jpg)

Sorry for the poor quality picture
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan muskets 10/08)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 10 August 2016, 09:57:44 AM: Great stuff :)

That photo would work brilliantly if it were on some hillside terrain 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan muskets 10/08)
Post by: James Morris on 16 August 2016, 10:34:04 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 10 August 2016, 09:57:44 AM
Great stuff :)

That photo would work brilliantly if it were on some hillside terrain 8)

cheers

James

I am making an appropriate hillside at the moment - Tom it's yours to borrow as soon as it's done!

Good figures, love the scouts peering into the distance.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan muskets 10/08)
Post by: TWD on 23 August 2016, 11:11:36 PM: Big beards and even bigger turbans - what's not to love?

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LIqQH3jQqIA/V7zGnyZIB5I/AAAAAAAAL4U/TloYE6m18UIbGUPWL_BmqigJ8ZxNQBKbACEw/s1600/NWF_0003.jpg)

Very jolly Artizan Sikhs.
Just a mountain gun to go and I'll have a finished TMWWBK force.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Sikhs 23/08)
Post by: James Morris on 24 August 2016, 12:41:35 PM: Smashing!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Sikhs 23/08)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 24 August 2016, 01:19:01 PM: Superb!!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Sikhs 23/08)
Post by: TWD on 02 September 2016, 10:44:12 PM: More Pathans!
Nearly ready for the release of the book (if only Northstar hadn't got their stock in early >:()

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yXrTKtr3QoY/V8nwTcuzfLI/AAAAAAAAL7w/32ZO04qC-549Bipfynb8_v78XZFAPntiACEw/s1600/OG%2BPathans_0001.jpg)

More pictures on the blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/old-glory-pathans-4.html

*spoiler* On the blog I say they're nice but not as nice as the Artizan ones.

*another spoiler* I'm not interested in why you think I'm wrong about this ;)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (More OG Pathans 2/09)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 02 September 2016, 11:42:40 PM: Great stuff :)

Gotta love spoilers :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (More OG Pathans 2/09)
Post by: Driscoles on 03 September 2016, 11:02:00 AM: I like :)

I ordered TMWWBK yesterday. I am curious to look at these rules.

Cheers
Björn
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (More OG Pathans 2/09)
Post by: TWD on 03 September 2016, 11:21:11 AM: I am DETERMINED to finish the forces before I buy the rules!
Need to paint around 20 more Pathans and a Mountain gun for the Brits and I'm there.

Fortunately North star is only a short drive away, so the moment I'm done I can head over and buy them!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (More OG Pathans 2/09)
Post by: TWD on 10 September 2016, 05:00:18 PM: Nearly there....

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nIJuu0g8GX8/V9QtIUFFD_I/AAAAAAAAL9A/mzOaKC6zvXQwl_jzbjC3DrGsB9lIyqASACLcB/s1600/0033.jpg)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Even more OG Pathans 09/09)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 10 September 2016, 10:00:32 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Even more OG Pathans 09/09)
Post by: TWD on 22 September 2016, 11:53:31 PM: At last, a game of TMWWBK!

Solo play using "Mr Babbage" from the rules to control the Pathans.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hnyU_uDAiAA/V-RawA86rtI/AAAAAAAAMC4/dTJY1RNaVQUWTZ1yoD9xiGyVt84WB3QVwCLcB/s1600/TMWWBK_0009.jpg)

Report and more pictures on the blog
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/first-game-of-men-who-would-be-kings.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: Omac 247 on 26 September 2016, 11:39:29 AM: They look great Tom, I'm still not sure you will totally convince Steve the system is a Go-er, but he's an accountant so not to be trusted.
I will probably nip into Caliver this arvo and get the rules, I suspect there may be figures purchased too...

Ooooh, maybe Zulus at long last....Ooooh !

Lovely work though

Tedders
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: TWD on 26 September 2016, 04:30:45 PM: Quote from: Omac 247 on 26 September 2016, 11:39:29 AM
They look great Tom, I'm still not sure you will totally convince Steve the system is a Go-er, but he's an accountant so not to be trusted.

Indeed.
As we used to say of 40K (in ascending order of unpleasantness) a game for children, deviants and accountants. :D
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: LordSpode1879 on 03 October 2016, 01:54:55 PM: Fascinating to follow the process from inspiration to tabletop! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: LordSpode1879 on 04 October 2016, 04:27:59 PM: Just a quick question......where did you get your movement trays from? I have some GW Lotr ones but they only take 8 figures rather than the 12 needed for TMWWBK
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: SteveBurt on 05 October 2016, 11:16:55 AM: Warbases make trays like that.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: TWD on 05 October 2016, 11:25:04 AM: Quote from: SteveBurt on 05 October 2016, 11:16:55 AM
Warbases make trays like that.

Steve is right, these ones came from the excellent Warbases. Specifically their 1p tray range http://war-bases.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=68_69 as all my models are based on 1p pieces.
They also do 25mm rounds (suitable for GW round bases) and 2p trays if you've blown the budget on a "twice the price" basing system. :)
They do skirmish ones as well, which my Afghans make use of.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: LordSpode1879 on 07 October 2016, 04:47:36 PM: Excellent! Cheers :) :) :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (First game of TMWWBK 22/09)
Post by: TWD on 05 January 2017, 02:47:16 PM: Some officer additions to stiffen the lad's lips

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sAJ_v-g74Qc/WG5Z-zg4a1I/AAAAAAAAMk4/tftxoAt6edIATl8gdZBCaqibZnMmPGMJACEw/s1600/NWF_0038.jpg)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/artizan-nwf-british-officers.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Officers 05/01)
Post by: Andrei1975 on 05 January 2017, 03:55:51 PM: Bravo. Great guys. I really like your work.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Officers 05/01)
Post by: LordSpode1879 on 06 January 2017, 04:32:28 PM: Superb additions to a superbly painted collection!!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Officers 05/01)
Post by: TWD on 23 April 2017, 08:39:54 PM: Another occifer.
This one enjoying a brew

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LB2uiNUYWow/WP0AtssDfXI/AAAAAAAANIs/oFIGB5Kb8zIyaO93dc0Sr1RyoziLK5PLgCEw/s1600/NWF_0013.jpg)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/artizan-nwf-officer-with-cup-of-tea.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (tea drinking officer 23/04)
Post by: TWD on 24 April 2017, 05:06:13 PM: A very jolly Artizan Mountain Gun with Indian crew.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hCYxLEJwdA8/WP0AtE94wSI/AAAAAAAANIQ/3oiKfNEugsA8piZr0SFLKcBtPd9ysLfwgCEw/s1600/NWF_0009.jpg)

More pics on the old blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/artizan-nwf-mountain-gun.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (tea drinking officer 23/04)
Post by: LordSpode1879 on 05 June 2017, 01:37:52 PM: Quote from: TWD on 24 April 2017, 05:06:13 PM
A very jolly Artizan Mountain Gun with Indian crew.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/webdeak/NWF/NWF_0009_zps0ugenuer.jpg)

More pics on the old blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/artizan-nwf-mountain-gun.html

Splendid!!! Love the white-bearded fellow!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Mountain Gun 24/04)
Post by: TWD on 31 March 2019, 10:24:12 AM: I made a terrain cloth for my NWF games

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gTPOt0neLSs/XKCFIhc8d8I/AAAAAAAAUQk/Ae6-wHPkCBw7VDDLrKloKRMmLXc4EnsFACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_20190331_085658011.jpg)

https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2019/03/quick-nwf-terrain-cloth.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (terrain cloth 31/03)
Post by: TWD on 04 May 2019, 02:26:37 PM: The Khazi of Kalabar and Bungit Din join the Afghan hordes

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-opEZ6oez77U/XM2RpESLVaI/AAAAAAAAUfU/8wLwN83RV1Yr8YXHRSVDN83Zo1ASqM0-QCEwYBhgL/s1600/P1010374.JPG)

https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-khazi-of-kalabar-and-bungit-din.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Carry on Characters 04/05)
Post by: TWD on 08 May 2019, 07:22:25 PM: Some Afghan command
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqHi5pJVlKY/XNIGIaxuBKI/AAAAAAAAUhc/iEOzHhG7Ot8jykbKj5meMgfCGOTDTjS7gCLcBGAs/s1600/P1010403.JPG)

And some casualty/pinning markers

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ae7YgqO04aM/XNIGK9U9zZI/AAAAAAAAUiI/GlndCfLe5CcLamHgfpr1nt-ZjhdpBFspQCLcBGAs/s1600/P1010418.JPG)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan command 08/05)
Post by: rumacara on 09 May 2019, 08:50:42 AM: Lovely thread. :-* :-*
Will follow with great interest. :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Afghan command 08/05)
Post by: TWD on 04 November 2020, 07:41:14 PM: Some of the Wargames Atlantic plastics have joined the Afghan forces

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uN29_oKjtAg/X6HcCdDwSsI/AAAAAAAAhHU/KuYjAwqm02Ai9AePhU9eW8S0QjnrsAL6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060540.JPG)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2020/11/wargames-atlantic-afghans-with-guns.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastics 04/11)
Post by: Atheling on 04 November 2020, 08:14:11 PM: :-*

Lovely work Tom 8)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastics 04/11)
Post by: SpaceGoblin on 05 November 2020, 12:59:08 AM: Those are looking good :) I may have to get the guy with the tea cup... :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastics 04/11)
Post by: Mad Guru on 05 November 2020, 08:35:19 AM: Love the paint job on those plastic tribesmen!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastics 04/11)
Post by: marianas_gamer on 09 November 2020, 08:35:40 PM: I really like those tribesmen and your painting on them! :-* :-* I do wish that I could get them with Lee Enfields.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastics 04/11)
Post by: TWD on 12 November 2020, 07:07:38 PM: And now some Ghazi fanatics
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaTTqcJyzDw/X6ryl1CmWhI/AAAAAAAAhRg/U68npaSOuQYKsBqCi9pdLbxZvF8_4pZ0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060639.JPG)

More pictures over on the blog
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2020/11/plastic-afghan-ghazi-warriors.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: JBaumal on 13 November 2020, 03:36:23 AM: Great paint job! I really like what you did with those! I’m currently working on a 20 man unit of Ghazis for my TSATF Pathan army as well.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: TWD on 13 November 2020, 12:43:47 PM: Quote from: JBaumal on 13 November 2020, 03:36:23 AM
Great paint job! I really like what you did with those! I’m currently working on a 20 man unit of Ghazis for my TSATF Pathan army as well.
Mostly washes and contrast paints. So quite quick and dirty. Had a bit of a problem with one of the washes, so not 100% happy with them. But they're fine at tabletop distance.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: Plynkes on 13 November 2020, 12:51:29 PM: Did the Afghans go in for face-veils for the men? Always thought that was a North African thing (the Tuaregs and such are big on that, and it predates Islam). You live and learn (a question not a criticism, I honestly don't know).

Nice job. Keep 'em coming. :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: TWD on 13 November 2020, 03:09:11 PM: Quote from: Plynkes on 13 November 2020, 12:51:29 PM
Did the Afghans go in for face-veils for the men? Always thought that was a North African thing (the Tuaregs and such are big on that, and it predates Islam). You live and learn (a question not a criticism, I honestly don't know).

Nice job. Keep 'em coming. :)

Good question. The heads had veils, so I glued 'em on :)
And I'm probably not about to detach them any time soon.
But you're right, I don't think any of my metals have such face coverings
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: JBaumal on 14 November 2020, 02:16:17 AM: As far as I know, the Afghans / Pathans did not wear face coverings. That’s more of a Bedouin or Tuareg / Africa type thing.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: Mad Guru on 14 November 2020, 08:39:46 AM: I must concur with my good friend Jeff and the esteemed Plynkes, as I'm unaware of such face-covering headgear being used by Afghans/Pashtuns, with maybe one or two exceptions, which I believe were photos taken during a dust storm in the 1970s or 80s, which might have shown scarfs wrapped around the wearer's face. In full disclosure I also have one or two figures that began life as Moors/Saracens/Arabs sporting similar face-coverings, but somehow wound up with my Pathan Tribesmen, because I needed another standard-bearer or drummer or some other very specific type of figure, but even though I painted and based them... I almost never use them, because I can't shake the button-counting colonial Grognard in my soul. All of that aside, TWD, I think your Ghazis look good, and would be happy to play in a game using them, were I lucky enough to have the chance! I love it that you raised a designated unit of religious fanatics for your Afghan/Pathan forces, something I've been doing since some time around 1980, and continue doing to this day.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: TWD on 14 November 2020, 09:31:48 AM: Interesting stuff, thanks chaps.
In the sculptor's defence I think at least one of the "veiled" heads is definitely more a "scarf round head" improvised look rather than a "proper" veil.
But not all of them.
Another strike against the set v. the Perry version...

I'll just hide them at the back and remove them as first casualties :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA Ghazi 12/11)
Post by: TWD on 31 December 2020, 09:43:46 PM: Finished up the last of the WA Pathans.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ui1dlB8GHoI/X-yu_0Fxj1I/AAAAAAAAiAo/fCcfshRrxNk1W0ANU41CfEBjKOb0FEKmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060887.JPG)

The box gave me two units of 12 with guns and the unit of 16 Ghazi.

More pics on the blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2020/12/wargames-atlantic-pathans.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastic Pathans 31/12)
Post by: marianas_gamer on 01 January 2021, 01:38:46 AM: Great way to end the year. I particularly like the fella with the Khyber knife on your blog.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastic Pathans 31/12)
Post by: guitarheroandy on 01 January 2021, 01:33:01 PM: They are excellent!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (WA plastic Pathans 31/12)
Post by: TWD on 05 January 2021, 10:00:09 PM: Some compparison shoots of the Perry plastic tribesmen with the WA ones

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F__FopXlvlc/X_TbvmJlDuI/AAAAAAAAiKw/ArmXD_AvCOU8Fp-zOcmymEo99jh3DQUBACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/IMG_20210105_200538893.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrQ3ulrg9b4/X_TbwF1QP-I/AAAAAAAAiK0/hNNbnXiVLgYfVhpLqj3TWJnUSElezcuFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/IMG_20210105_200705959.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fIIk2MvX6M/X_TbwRVU5vI/AAAAAAAAiK8/sWHoGIZyd5IPMZtkOfRMqxJPYxeeOy_nQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/IMG_20210105_200816654.jpg)

In general the Perry models are larger than the WA - though the size of the WA models is inconsistent.

Perry set is overall nicer.

A few more on the blog:
https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/01/perry-and-wargames-atlantic-plastic.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: Atheling on 06 January 2021, 09:35:17 AM: Good one Tom 8)

I don't own any of the WA plastics but I do feel that the Perry stuff, which I do onw, has much more fluency and dynamism in the poses. The WA stuff, while not bad (I've certainly seen more "squirrely" plastic sets) seem awkward by comparison.

As I say, I don't onw the WA stuff so can only really compare from a distance.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: Munindk on 07 January 2021, 10:57:00 AM: Thank you for the comparison pics and article, very informative :)

As a bonus I expect that it will kill a great many "which plastic afghans are best?" threads, or at least we can end them quickly with a link to you blog :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: TWD on 07 January 2021, 11:36:01 AM: Quote from: Munindk on 07 January 2021, 10:57:00 AM
As a bonus I expect that it will kill a great many "which plastic afghans are best?" threads, or at least we can end them quickly with a link to you blog :)

I've had a couple of people ask if you can mix the two sets. To which the reply is that you *could*. Probably. But why ? Just buy more Perry models, they're much nicer. :)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: Captain Blood on 07 January 2021, 01:15:16 PM: Quote from: TWD on 07 January 2021, 11:36:01 AM
I've had a couple of people ask if you can mix the two sets. To which the reply is that you *could*. Probably. But why ? Just buy more Perry models, they're much nicer. :)

:D

Your pictures speak a thousand words.

The Perry set also has roughly twice as many components - in terms of different bodies, arms, heads, weapons, etc.

But fair play to WA, they stole a march on this one. First mover advantage and all that.

Perry and Victrix, for me, are streets ahead of anyone else in the ‘historical’ plastics stakes, for both quality and quantity of components.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: TWD on 07 January 2021, 02:38:36 PM: To be clear i don't think the WA set is a bad set, it isn't. If the Perry set hadn't come out I'd be more than happy to continue using them. There are some poor quality plastic sets out there and this isn't one of those. :)

But its just not *as* good as the Perry one in terms of sculpting quality, options and even price.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry and WA tribesmen comparison pics 05/01)
Post by: TWD on 10 January 2021, 01:11:55 PM: A small solo game high in the hills of Ilkestaan

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9tAluySZqi4/X_rzOCG3T7I/AAAAAAAAiQQ/1FaOnLVqq1ciB2WOpvsPg_yazhOMiUp-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060953.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XmAm7EPhn2s/X_rzPSh7Z4I/AAAAAAAAiQw/lvynlk2eQBIlLphw9JXBpa1p2PKzA-0nACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060962.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tgPJoxbkXYw/X_rzRnxSpgI/AAAAAAAAiRY/t5afSQI8ePEkbGMCWNBGCpdwgrz7WQWPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060972.JPG)

Full report and pictures on the blog:
https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/01/ambush-in-ooknall-valley-tmwwbk-solo.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (solo TMWWBK game 10/01)
Post by: TWD on 02 February 2021, 07:27:41 PM: A couple of commenters on my blog pointed out that the valleys of Ilkestaan seened a little bare and devoid of cover for the wily Pathans.
So I've started making some terrain
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GjksVpsb-pY/YBh665WycQI/AAAAAAAAij8/viSkSJ66U50ytBuuGlxO0cFX-HsPPd0NgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060991.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FKv8OsA0mIQ/YBh83QOEC6I/AAAAAAAAiko/fezDIkoqrHE5P7qBCiXZ7bX9G4RIVsRGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1060996.JPG)

More details on the blog:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/02/afghan-scenery.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (terrain making 02/02)
Post by: TWD on 03 February 2021, 09:16:01 PM: I painted up some of the Perry plastic figures

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P9-PYaKdd00/YBh-Q-oVfiI/AAAAAAAAilI/nlUu0v7KcjoPZOQEKy2MFk8-m02C2V61QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1070041.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kp__wSegc-g/YBh-R5N3WNI/AAAAAAAAilY/k0hyS99qxWkIOQUCNt1-_hj9PK8wWub6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/P1070047.JPG)

More here:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/02/perry-plastic-afghan-tribesmen.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Painted Perry Plastic Pathans 03/02)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on 04 February 2021, 04:12:22 AM: Great thread! Lots of inspiration, thanks for sharing your work.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Painted Perry Plastic Pathans 03/02)
Post by: Atheling on 04 February 2021, 02:10:38 PM: Fab stuff mate- they really look the business 8)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Painted Perry Plastic Pathans 03/02)
Post by: TWD on 06 February 2021, 11:25:41 AM: Private Widdle makes his escape from the Burpas

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Yei_2LjPe4/YBiBaPci5YI/AAAAAAAAin8/0pGRMY05zCIsdsP6MtT9A-9tCwfX0SIqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/P1070013.JPG)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/02/private-widdle-in-disguise.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (time for a Widdle 06/02)
Post by: TWD on 15 March 2021, 06:07:56 PM: I have begun a solo TMWWBK campaign.
Sadly the relief column under Captain Julius has run in to trouble from the fearsome Ooknall Hill Tribes

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4ODfVqxDTY/YE57Y_rkK9I/AAAAAAAAjJo/5xQPHntYxmI3AEW6DN2anF2Mhtm8i5WAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/PSX_20210314_204753.jpg)

Report here:
http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-men-who-would-be-kings-solo-campaign.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Solo Campaign begins 15/03)
Post by: TWD on 17 March 2021, 06:36:25 PM: The action continues as Julius forces his column ever deeper

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yycuj4rWcZI/YFH0xciB2DI/AAAAAAAAjLc/9A5iOpQvR4MPaWtfc1hOKzZibHuaTeuZACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/PSX_20210317_120424.jpg)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-men-who-would-be-kings-solo.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Solo Campaign game two 17/03)
Post by: TWD on 08 February 2022, 07:24:57 PM: Time to add some more plucky British

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhv6oyW9FdvpKbBsK89Ox-HrPfzkxFEajTEu9XOO8rfsFeXEfPMRv3LLLSw9JdtcTHyxNl9RpJ4Pm5FTAcueggxVibkQ-T4E_L2YXjg6MWro9HwlUDVlwRl9x91vJedXP8xxmX8KdT8iB1qVXtHgsSLM6tUACzxwECiWn1p8wBnOLNj1-slJmSrVLJL_g=s800)

http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2022/02/perry-plastic-colonial-british-infantry.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry Plastic British Added 08/02)
Post by: scotty on 26 February 2022, 02:01:39 PM: Fine looking fellows
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry Plastic British Added 08/02)
Post by: MaleGriffin on 26 February 2022, 03:19:54 PM: Well done! Great looking figures and terrain!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Perry Plastic British Added 08/02)
Post by: TWD on 21 March 2022, 07:15:40 PM: Finally some cavalry support for the plucky British
14th Bengal Lancers

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_KCzScG5tVhFRMQlqJRv7-XViaf7TZf5PiFFlGGR9TfGqtbpOInGmNZePIjvxtgyGLTLY-5FQem9OJCfRBHgdKbXZqB8HueEzysSCdy1EfreSRPhHdbS2UBn8zTCp7bVmVTpVafrRI0LgUGSCjpdGPQ1P-URwlpoHkFecOjmU6_uBLfhpC801VTWS3Q=s800)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9eg84X9vvgqxsJgegfMEVlVk0bzLOuzJ2TCsVtO5bC3qjX3_CXiAavHMh5UVC0Ts21wj9wBBZjGZRAhrknpIrS7JwVxBD4hX2uZT5pb-n7eYTHbVwFyvmIVoePOOoeJFrL6xkyBOyTgFj2xcktylVRHdnEgAfjyU5UekPQCNZlGIG6J-K9XKG0kA9iA=s800)

More here:
https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2022/03/14th-bengal-lancers.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (British Lancers added 21/03)
Post by: scotty on 22 March 2022, 05:23:43 PM: They look superb
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (British Lancers added 21/03)
Post by: syrinx0 on 23 March 2022, 04:58:45 AM: Fantastic work.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (British Lancers added 21/03)
Post by: giorgio on 23 March 2022, 07:07:00 AM: Fantastic paint job, also horses are excellent!!! Thanks for sharing such nice and useful pictures :-*
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (British Lancers added 21/03)
Post by: JBaumal on 25 March 2022, 01:45:20 PM: Beautiful paint job and basing!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (British Lancers added 21/03)
Post by: TWD on 05 May 2022, 06:17:15 PM: Been working on speedpainting some Ghazi so I made a step-by-step guide.
It's a bit crude (and out of focus in places) but should explain what I do to go from here:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EHvdSWQiLDUYab2_dJZKLkSOz8Qj3eBnESMWqvX2QR80pn3g1HFqqCCD6jKHE2dGwsAhnZIxJLtFSJ6AO3nSPgqfTejykRZmhIiWxLepNHrpPDmUvLlJUk7yIyAkN67JOAiVbJ40trwtbDkRZiEjkWRv-pd-zTQTIQ0weafJwtDr7ClAO6TeW2jmeg/s800/IMG_20220503_203627_123_edited.jpeg)

to here

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh17_SQ3wev19zQ1KXTH8-v3fMeXAzWWZrTpKFh1-0teXF-2MJVUcNCw48JeEWVIIQ8gHjzN5BbgsGoQMqwzJpfPj1XawGwn5Bq7z0ZKeuJDaRCOs558LHKILquN7-D2CpUNycH6ShFkVEn8E4q4_RCIpIcW8ZcLucFHimfLUbjCDSC3hhUxdpPyGgZKg/s800/IMG_20220504_220023_006_edited.jpeg)

Intervening 8 stages are here on the blog: https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2022/05/perry-plastic-afghan-tribesmen-step-by.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi painting guide 05 May)
Post by: CPT Shanks on 07 May 2022, 12:31:05 AM: Those look great for a speed painting. I've used the iyanden yellow contrast for beards to good effect. Good stuff and thanks for the tutorial.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi painting guide 05 May)
Post by: has.been on 07 May 2022, 08:55:22 PM: They look very nice.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi painting guide 05 May)
Post by: JBaumal on 18 May 2022, 03:34:19 AM: They look good, I love the shields!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi painting guide 05 May)
Post by: TWD on 20 July 2022, 06:59:37 PM: Finally got round to basing that unit of Ghazi

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXankgQpdEtvF2ZswvhLLuuo4g-lQUL9t7nM1paOSYMzAGJU3t1EF8P85fUh_TqDXoHis-_1fZ7D4S5YU5sDGqRdVSn8REJIm895rY4Tz2shA9iK9epHGW0p0ycHGn_jwsBbagfrvMNRyv1EitkIGJ-XPEuWbfSeKyOjTeUs2BnUwQ7bxoqnRl2zezmw/s800/P1110300_edited.jpeg)

https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2022/07/perry-plastic-ghazi-fanatics.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi unit finished 20 July)
Post by: MaleGriffin on 21 July 2022, 04:02:28 AM: Lovely! Great washes!
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi unit finished 20 July)
Post by: giorgio on 21 July 2022, 07:49:01 AM: Superb! :-*
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi unit finished 20 July)
Post by: Romark on 21 July 2022, 08:09:27 AM: A fierce looking unit 8)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Ghazi unit finished 20 July)
Post by: TWD on 06 January 2023, 07:55:15 PM: At last a return to the NWF with not one, but two games against James.

A British column is ambushed!

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Reports and eye candy here: http://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2023/01/two-games-of-men-who-would-be-kings-on.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (Two games added 06/01)
Post by: TWD on 31 October 2023, 06:35:25 PM: Finally time for another game

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More on the blog: https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-men-who-would-be-kings-action-on.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (at last a game! 31/10)
Post by: CPT Shanks on 31 October 2023, 09:22:54 PM: Excellent looking game. I can relate to roll bad leadership traits, but love the flavor they can add to a campaign.
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (at last a game! 31/10)
Post by: TWD on 31 October 2023, 10:23:16 PM: Quote from: CPT Shanks on 31 October 2023, 09:22:54 PM
Excellent looking game. I can relate to roll bad leadership traits, but love the flavor they can add to a campaign.

Thank you. I actually suggested we skipped traits (as it was Martin's first game and I was well out of practice) but I'm glad we went with them after all - they added a bunch of flavour (though I'm not sure Martin enjoyed them quite so much!)
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (at last a game! 31/10)
Post by: TWD on 23 June 2024, 05:33:09 PM: Matt came over for what turned out to be two games of TMWWBK.

The first involved a punitive village burning mission by the British.

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And the second an attempt to capture the Governor's mistress

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Both games suffered a little due to a combination of scenarios and traits unfortunately.

However the collection looked fab and made me want to play more games.

Longer blog post and more pictures here:
https://tomstoysoldiers.blogspot.com/2024/06/two-games-of-tmwwbk-on-nwf.html
Title: Re: TWD goes to the NWF (two games played 23 June)
Post by: Basementboy on 05 July 2024, 08:20:44 PM: looks great! Very nice terrain too :)