They look splendid old chap... they'd look even better if you pick their helmet straps out with a touch of brown.;)
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
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)
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).
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...
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
I have the OG Pathans, and I'm frankly mystified by your verdict on their quality... Crude and lacking in detail?
You're reading a tone into my post that doesn't exist
And isn't the sole purpose of this site the discussion of toy soldiers?
Very nice work!
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.Thanks, glad you like them. Simple wash and a few highlights jobs but the OG models respond well to that.
Regardless these certainly look the business. :)
Great stuff :)
That photo would work brilliantly if it were on some hillside terrain 8)
cheers
James
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.
Warbases make trays like that.
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
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.
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. :)
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. :)
Excellent looking game. I can relate to roll bad leadership traits, but love the flavor they can add to a campaign.