Painting Artizan WW1 Arab Irregulars

[Johnno]

I've checked around and can only find two painted examples. Both on Artizan's website. However, one is Lawrence of Arabia painted white (ich!) and a camel mounted standard bearer in darker colours which is closer to what I'm after.

I want mine similar to the Arab guys in the mummy but any help/suggestions would be appreciated.

[former user]

Osprey "the Arab legion"; "The Arab Revolts"
http://www.ospreypublishing.com/store/The-Arab-Legion_9780850450842/
http://www.amazon.com/Arab-Revolt-1916-18-Lawrence-Campaign/dp/184603339X

[Plynkes]

When someday I actually paint mine, I'm planning to do at least some of them in the style of Sherif Ali's two African attendants from the movie version.




I really like that rather striking black/red/white colour scheme.




Though I think I shall do the majority in much more earthy and less showy colours, like this bunch...


That's what I'm gonna do, anyway. Though I think in my army everyone will have a white headdress, as I want them to double up as Sanusi proxies, as well. They aren't a perfect fit for that, but I haven't seen many better alternatives.

[Johnno]

Thanks. Those are some inspiring pics.

[gamer Mac]

A picture of how I painted mine.

For last years LPL

[Hammers]

I really like that rather striking black/red/white colour scheme.

I know it is accurate but it always puzzled me why you would wear black in that climate.

[gamer Mac]

I know it is accurate but it always puzzled me why you would wear black in that climate.

To show how hard you are

[Johnno]

Thanks Mac. Exactly what I was looking for.
Was thinking red or blue detailing. Inner vests, pants, sleeves etc.
The all black does look nice when it's highlighted w/ grey.

I know it is accurate but it always puzzled me why you would wear black in that climate.

It's slimming

[former user]

why you would wear black in that climate.

from my experience it doesn't make much difference which colour the cloth is, but what quality.
white reflects the light, but to the inside too. Black retains the heat, which is very useful in the evening.
Some people drink hot tea in the blaze of summer - it helps

[argsilverson]

from my experience it doesn't make much difference which colour the cloth is, but what quality.
white reflects the light, but to the inside too. Black retains the heat, which is very useful in the evening.
Some people drink hot tea in the blaze of summer - it helps

Exactly!
The bedouin clothing is designed to help air to go inside and thus helps keeping the body cooler!
On the other hand during nights the temperature is very low (below zero) having a difference of up to 70 degrees from the day, so, warmer clothing is necessary. This is why many times they wear light woolen clothing, too!

[former user]

 
this is very funny

when lacking experience, I often use a methodic/theoretic approach
in this case I don't have the slightest clue about the theory, I've simply been in the desert and light coloured clothing did not help 

funny enough, I also made the experience that woolen kilt is not hot in summer 

[argsilverson]

funny enough, I also made the experience that woolen kilt is not hot in summer 

In theory wool is an insulating material, so, isolating the body and keeps its warmth!

[Hammers]

Johnno's explanation is better. 

[surixurient]

Bumping this topic.  Anyone have any more examples of how they painted their arab irregulars?

[Plynkes]

Ha! Ha! Three years on and I still ain't painted mine.