More Anglo Zulu War figures

[PaulJB]

Spent some time tonight flocking the last of the figures for this weekends big game. First off here are the Zulu casualty figures (Old Glory, weapons and shields from a variety of sources).



Again more casualties from Old Glory, the weapons and odd shields are again a mix of Foundry, Wargames Factory and Old Glory.



Perry Miniatures Naval Brigade, I bought another pack Sunday and will probably by the Gatling gun in the future.



Will get some better pictures of these when I have some annual leave and can spend some time getting all the lighting etc. right.



Some Foundry Brits from eBay, I touched these up and gave them some varnish and flock. These will bolster the British forces this weekend.




A couple of shots of the Naval Brigade command figures.





These are odd Zulus rescued from eBay, some married and some in ceremonial dress.





Paul

[Ray Rivers]

Looking good!

Any chance of photos of the game? 

[redzed]

nice looking figures, really like the Blue used on the Perry figs

[PaulJB]

Looking good!

Any chance of photos of the game? 

We'll try and get some in during tomorrows game.

The blue is GW Regal Blue, with a Baddab Black wash, then a little Fenris Grey drybrush. Then a coat of Army Painter strong tone brushed on, finally a spray with GW Varnish.

Paul

[Driscoles]

Beautiful

[answer_is_42]

Very impressive. How do the Foundry figures compare to Perry and Old Glory?

[PaulJB]

I think they all mix well, with the Wargames Factory plastics too. Of course the Old Glory figures have the advantage of being dead.

Paul

[Captain Blood]

Very nice painting Paul.

Those eBay Zulus aren't bad figures at all, although one or two of the shields look thick enough to be tablets of stone! 

[PaulJB]

The plastic shields from Wargames Factory are the best for scale, spare spears etc also good for arming weaponless Foundry figures.

Paul

[Sterling Moose]

Excellent job Paul.

[Alfrik]

I love the look of the battlefield with casualty markers showing where the heavy fighting took place!

[Teld]

nice work..

the Perry naval brigade are super looking figures

[Gluteus Maximus]

We'll try and get some in during tomorrows game.

The blue is GW Regal Blue, with a Baddab Black wash, then a little Fenris Grey drybrush. Then a coat of Army Painter strong tone brushed on, finally a spray with GW Varnish.

Paul

Very nicely painted and the bases are superb!

I tried that combo, except the Strong Tone, but for some reason mine doesn't look half as good. Maybe that might help!

Just can't do decent blues 

[Emir of Askaristan]

Hi,
What colours are the sailors collars - are they regal blue with a lighter blue or white trim?

I'm also painting these figs are the moment and chose the same colours are yourself, but I cant find any shots of the backs to see what the collar looked like

[Gluteus Maximus]

Modern ones are quite a light shade



As afr as I know, the 19thC colours would be pretty well identical.