Having just watched “Zulu”…….

[Sardoo]

Just finished watching “Zulu” (again) and I’d like to recreate the final scene where the three ranks of British soldiers are firing volleys at the approaching Zulus. This would involve figures both kneeling and standing while firing/re-loading.

As I’m new to this period I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the best figures for this project? I’ve looked at various figures online but that only takes me so far.

Many thanks in advance for any advice offered!

[Atheling]

Empress Miniatures have a brilliant range:
https://www.empressminiatures.com/anglo-zulu-war-1879-75-c.asp

Perry miniatures too:
https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product-category/metal-ranges/victorias-little-wars/

[traveller]

Empress Miniatures have a brilliant range:
https://www.empressminiatures.com/anglo-zulu-war-1879-75-c.asp

Perry miniatures too:
https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product-category/metal-ranges/victorias-little-wars/

I agree that these are the best options currently on the market. Another option for nice figures are Black Tree Design - but a big WARNING to order from these idiots as they are likely not to deliver what you have ordered. I see a new company name on their website though - EOE Orbis Inc(?) so maybe miracles happen...

https://eoeorbisuk.com/collections/zulu-war/zulu-wars-range_british

[black hat miniatures]

Or you could use 54mm like I did... :-)

[Atheling]

I agree that these are the best options currently on the market. Another option for nice figures are Black Tree Design - but a big WARNING to order from these idiots as they are likely not to deliver what you have ordered. I see a new company name on their website though - EOE Orbis Inc(?) so maybe miracles happen...

https://eoeorbisuk.com/collections/zulu-war/zulu-wars-range_british

Black Tree/EOE Orbis Inc. are a very serious risk and have been pulling a fast one on their customers for nigh on two decades!

[Tom Dulski]

I just ordered from them and had no problems

[Atheling]

I just ordered from them and had no problems

Might I suggest you read this thread:
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=112741.255

In fact, one might consider this thread going back to the early 2000's as it was a huge problem way back in the days of The WAB Forum.

[Sardoo]

Many thanks for all the very helpful suggestions!

I wonder if anyone has an opinion on the Anglo-Zulu War: British Line Infantry Regiment set by Warlord Games?

[Sardoo]

Or you could use 54mm like I did... :-)

Very well done on that diorama! Most impressive!!!

[sir_shvantselot]

Is it much of a game though, in terms of tactical decisions?

I ask generally actually about the Colonial period. I have men who would be kings. Never played but do wonder?

Don’t the static Europeans stand there and either blast enough spear wielding hordes in time…or not?

[Lowtardog]

Casting room miniatures are worth a look especially nice zulu

[black hat miniatures]

Very well done on that diorama! Most impressive!!!

Thanks - it was made about 5 years ago for a customer as a Christmas present for her husband.  I handed it over in a service station on the M1!

[EnclavedMicrostate]

Real shame about Black Hat apparently being unreliable – I'd been considering getting the British quartermasters and surgeons and converting them for my 1860s British force, but looks like it may be risky to attempt...

[Atheling]

Many thanks for all the very helpful suggestions!

I wonder if anyone has an opinion on the Anglo-Zulu War: British Line Infantry Regiment set by Warlord Games?

I'd go with the Perry set if you're looking at plastics as they're better sculpts:
https://www.perry-miniatures.com/product/vlw-20-british-infantry-zulu-war/

[Atheling]

Real shame about Black Hat apparently being unreliable – I'd been considering getting the British quartermasters and surgeons and converting them for my 1860s British force, but looks like it may be risky to attempt...

It's Black Tree Designs (not Black Hat!) who have been consistently unreliable for years