Colonial T&T question

[Rhodes]

Hello all,
I recently ordered a copy of T&T, and the colonial supplement, as part of my first foray into colonial wargaming.  I was looking to start with some Zulu War gaming, and have started purchasing figures.  Could someone give me an idea of the minimum number of figures per side would constitute a decent start for T&T?  I'd like to get started with T&T as soon as I am able, and trying to begin with the smallest painting goal possible due to my embarrasingly slow rate of painting.
Thanks,
Chris

[Driscoles]

Hi,


we played a scouting mission recently.
We used 24 British and about 60 natives.
That worked very nice.

I also played a larger game with 35 British and 100 natives the same day.

Actually T&T enables you to play with every number of models you have available. So a game with 8 British and 20 Zulus is possible.  Make 2 British units of 4 men each and 4 units of 5 Zulus and play a manhunt after the Isandlwana disaster. Absolutely possible and fun.

Cheers
Björn

[Christian]

This is some great advice. I always thought the minimum for a decent bout was ~30. However, I am really pleased that I can a crack at this game with much fewer figures!

[Emir of Askaristan]

I think odds of three native to two imperial work out about right, however many figs you actually use.
Remember it's also traditional to "recycle" native units 

Good luck and enjoy the games

[Driscoles]

I do this too.    recycling

The unit size is just a general hint in the basic rules. You can play with smaller units and have great games too.

[Rhodes]

Thank you for the replies.  I look forward to giving T&T a go soon.