Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Sunday, 12 January 2014

The Sudan revisited

Right then, time to get cracking on with a stalled project. One of the big benefits of the new man cave is the second large table which allows me to overflow from the painting area while doing preparation work. A while ago I had de-sprued the contents of 10 boxes of Perry Mahdist, so at least they are just ready for a mass assembly session .

So first WIP shots.





 130+ figures sorted! extra metals added for variety casualties and hiding ones. Extra order to Martin at Warbases required!





Bits box has not gone down much



The creation of one of the desert column support elements.

I have really got the wind in the sails with this project and want to get the mahdist force done swiftly.

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23 comments:

  1. Phyllion12 January 2014 at 19:25

    Ahhhhhhh I can't wait to see more! What a horde of Mahdists.

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    1. DaveD12 January 2014 at 19:57

      Oh it will be a horde alright! Keep watching.

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  2. TamsinP12 January 2014 at 19:45

    Seems that there's a lot of Sudan in this year's Challenge. Looking forward to these Dave :)

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    1. DaveD12 January 2014 at 19:58

      Yeah there is a bit of it about. Me too , I want to get cracked on with them . - it helps.

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  3. DaveD12 January 2014 at 19:58

    Cheers, me too!

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  4. Colgar612 January 2014 at 22:15

    *10* boxes of Mahdists? That's a mighty lot of figures; you'll need quite an efficient painting technique as well...

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    1. DaveD13 January 2014 at 07:29

      Er yes.. It was a bit of madness.. At least got them trade price!
      I have a good technique for the Beja so will be starting with them.

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  5. Unknown12 January 2014 at 23:56

    Indeed you have jumped on the Camel bandwagon. I think we should have a separate vote just for them.

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  6. Millsy13 January 2014 at 02:53

    Can't wait to see these chaps all lined up when complete. It'll be something to see!

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  7. Carlo13 January 2014 at 03:12

    This will great fun to watch mate - will look forward to the project evolving.

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  8. The Angry Lurker13 January 2014 at 15:46

    That is looking good Dave, very good!

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  9. Phil13 January 2014 at 17:48

    Beautiful camels...

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  10. Ray Rousell13 January 2014 at 20:33

    Looking good Dave!!!!!

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  11. DaveD13 January 2014 at 21:05

    Cheers Ray.

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  12. Wargameshc14 January 2014 at 12:04

    Great news Dave, keep up the great work!

    Is that a copy of Black Powder I see before me too!! Bring it on Fella!

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  13. Michael Awdry14 January 2014 at 20:50

    Absolutely tremendous! That will be one serious entry!

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    1. DaveD14 January 2014 at 21:06

      Indeed it will, still have afew days work on figure build before I start the paint-a-thon!

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  14. Paul O'G17 January 2014 at 07:06

    I would love to do the Sudan War. In particular, the gunboats, camel corps, and the first contingent of Australian colonial troops to be deployed overseas. Looking forward to seeing this develop!

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    1. DaveD17 January 2014 at 09:40

      Yeah , it has a lot more scope to me than say the Zulu wars. I already have designs on my gunboats!

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