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.

Saturday, 18 February 2017

Sudan - Bashi Bazooks and Mounted infantry

Typically of  course when I came to run the recent battle of El Teb and looked at the OOB there were a couple of small scout/skirmish cavalry units in it. While I could have just used some of the existing units that were not planned to be used I decided to actually get on and paint these up.

These bring a nice splash of colour to the table

I was really impressed with the standard of the casting of these (big improvement Perry - big tick from me)  , and faces are really good. The first 6 completed - I think I will take these up to a 24 figure unit.


I picked up some Boer War Wargames Foundry mounted infantry figures at the York show . They mix in well being sculpted by Perry's anyway - almost near identical bar a different water bottle and kind of rifle - I can live with that. I also found an Empress Miniatures figure in patrol jacket which I just fancied painting up.




Both these units were fielded last weekend - while neither actually ran away - I don't think they did much - but at least they are now blooded!






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18 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 February 2017 at 11:13

    The Bashi Bazooks moved into a forward position and engaged the rifle-armed skirmishers in the wooded area in front of the dried river bed - Can't remember what they did to the enemy, but I don't believe they suffered any casualties themselves.

    The Mounted Infantry failed to activate for the first 2 or 3 turns, eventually I got them to move to a central, reserve position behind the British general, then they were moved into a forward position, on command of the two 'right-column' brigade commanders, to engage with rifle fire the Beja units that had previously engaged the RMLI (if memory serves correct). They didn't cause any casualties, nor suffered any.

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  2. DaveD18 February 2017 at 11:21

    Yes the Bashi's did have a try .. I don't think they hit anything though!

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  3. Michael Awdry18 February 2017 at 11:25

    Wonderful additions Dave, I love those Bashi Bazooks, really great looking sculpts.

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  4. Mallius Vane18 February 2017 at 11:48

    More awesomeness! You are definitely inspiring me to get my TMWWBK stuff finished!

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  5. Paul O'G18 February 2017 at 12:32

    Great stuff Dave - full of character!

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  6. Blaxkleric18 February 2017 at 12:43

    Outstanding stuff once again Mr D. The colours are superb, and I love the shading your technique on the horses achieves. Stunning work, my good sir!

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    1. DaveD18 February 2017 at 13:53

      Cheers.. and plus point is the horses are really easy to do like that too !

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  7. Phil18 February 2017 at 16:52

    Wonderful looking cavalry, great job!

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  8. Millsy18 February 2017 at 20:35

    Surprised it has taken you this long to get to the Bashi Bazooks mate. Lovely work regardless...

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  9. DaveD18 February 2017 at 23:55

    Been on the "to do" list for a while ..good to have em started

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  10. Matt Crump19 February 2017 at 08:42

    They look great ..nice addition to an already very large collection 😀

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    1. DaveD20 February 2017 at 23:29

      Thanks ... still a few bits n bobs to do too!

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  11. Zabadak20 February 2017 at 19:10

    Ah, you're at the stage where you can afford the luxury of the smaller units, which I think really add to the whole.
    Two great looking units.

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    1. DaveD20 February 2017 at 23:30

      Yeah it's nice to have those options to really give it extra life

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