Hi Folks
In my last update I mentioned that the Zulu Army was going
to be 400+ figures strong and that to get to this number I needed another box
of the Warlord Games starter sets.
part 3 here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/the-colonial-wars-zulu-part-3.html
part 3 here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/the-colonial-wars-zulu-part-3.html
This was ordered off ebay for the princely sum of £59.00 and
two days later it has arrived. I was surprised to see that I had bought from
Caliver so well done folks for your great service.
So since I posted last these additions have been assembled, the bases have been gritted and I can now proudly report that so far 360 Zulu Warriors have been painted ! Yes that is right 360 Zulus have been painted, dipped and varnished. Its about time I showed you the full force.
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| 12 Regiments stretches the best part of 6 feet |
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| 100's of them.... |
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| Different Shield for each unit |
As you can see from the pictures below of the first unit I painted they are not brilliant but en masse they look fantastic. Each regiment (30 figures) has a different shield facing.
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| Not the best paint job but they will do |
Over the next few days I'll finish painting up my ceremonial unit (the guys call have headresses) and paint up the Indunas (Leaders) which were sourced from Black Tree Designs and the freebies that came with the big Zulu War Army boxes. These will all be mounted on 80mm discs from Warbases.
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| Ceremonial Unit in Progress |
Once these are finished I'll focus on the bases and movement trays...
As of today the 360 Zulus you can see has taken just under 4 weeks to complete - who says a horde can't be rapidly produced.
As of today the 360 Zulus you can see has taken just under 4 weeks to complete - who says a horde can't be rapidly produced.
More soon
Pat 5 - The finished Zulu Army here
http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/colonial-wars-zulu-army-finished.html
"Zulus, Sah! Farsands of them!"
ReplyDeleteThat's quite the collection - will the thin red line be able to withstand them? :)
At the moment the thin red line is very thin...it doesn't exist
DeleteA very impressive array!
ReplyDeleteQuick question - are any of them armed with rifles? Some were picked up from dead Brits at Isandhlawana while most were purchased from traders. This si a superior project - good on you!!
ReplyDeleteEach regiment has 30 figures - 2 lots of 12 on bases and one unit of six. All the sixes are armed with a motley of muskets and rifles.
DeleteWhat an achievement, well done sir!
ReplyDeleteImpressive! I look forward to seeing them in action.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I have ten 36 figure regiments completed plus some extras. They do look fantastic en masse. As an aside - I love your dining table!
ReplyDeleteThank you - its actually our Kitchen table. Sadly we lost the Dining Room when the kids needed their own TV room.
DeleteMy folks bought this 7ft Pine beast for us when we got married - 20 years ago. In that time it has seen family life evolve and the majority of my painting
By gum, Mr Shed, but that really is going some!
ReplyDeleteImpressive collection......
ReplyDeleteWow. I am doing well to paint 90-100 figures in a year, much less in a week, as you have averaged! Very impressive!
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