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.

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Sudan - Naval Brigade and R.I.F.

This weeks progress sees the perennial favourites of the Naval Brigade receive the first of their infantry section reinforcements, wounded markers , the Petty Officers , and the commanders. All by Perry Miniatures. This time these were well cast taking up little time to prepare (I need to source another 5 lots of these). Also really nice to paint. 





 I am going at some point to do "special" with these lads pulling a gun and limber..

 One of the small units for the campaign are Princess Victorias' Royal Irish Fusiliers. These were diverted from service further east and wore the India Service kit . At a mere 18 figures strong they are somewhat understrength compared to some of the larger units. Again these are Perry as per the York and Lancs. Real simple and easy to paint. 



 Next we have various casualties and the M.O

 



 I am really in need of a stock up ! The lead pile is nearly empty. So it will be steamers, Camel Corps and the Cameron Highlanders (for a red coated unit) on the wish list.



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25 comments:

  1. DeanM27 January 2015 at 14:07

    Stunning Naval troops - the blue against the sand is really an amazing contrast.

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  2. Phil27 January 2015 at 15:55

    Splendid units, and great photos as well (love the village!)...excellent job!

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  3. Paulalba27 January 2015 at 17:04

    Excellent Dave, lovely painting!

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  4. Mallius Vane27 January 2015 at 17:27

    Fantastic. And the terrain, too. Simply superb!

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  5. MarkG27 January 2015 at 18:20

    Lovely stuff Dave. Really like the blue of the Naval infantry.

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  6. DaveD27 January 2015 at 18:57

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  7. GaryA27 January 2015 at 19:01

    Exellent work, but I feel obliged to point out that there are three stripes on the edge of a Blue Jean Collar. Just sayin' . . . .

    ;O)

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    1. DaveD27 January 2015 at 19:03

      Git. ...... I will fix that then.. Mind were you old enough to have served then...

      Thx Gary

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    2. GaryA28 January 2015 at 04:00

      When I joined the navy Long John Silvver's parrot was an egg . . . .

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  8. Millsy27 January 2015 at 19:20

    Probably my favourite of your colonial entries so far this year mate, but then I'm a sucker for Naval Brigade...

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    1. DaveD27 January 2015 at 22:03

      Plenty more of these lads to come mate.. Glad you're enjoying them.

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  9. Vinnie28 January 2015 at 09:45

    Great period and a great collection

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  10. Stefan (aka. Monty)28 January 2015 at 10:08

    Very nice figures, Dave.

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  11. legatus hedlius28 January 2015 at 10:55

    Love the Naval Brigade. These are particularly well done!

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  12. Michael Awdry28 January 2015 at 20:44

    Another truly wonderful visit to the Sudan, great job Dave.

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    1. DaveD28 January 2015 at 21:22

      Cheers Michael... Still plenty of goodness to come!

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  13. Carlo28 January 2015 at 23:20

    As usual Dave great work and at speed! Looking forward to some great battle reports over coming months mate.

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    1. DaveD29 January 2015 at 20:03

      Thanks Carlo.. Bit of work still to do before some games

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