I did mention on Curt's Challenge that I was not happy with the patches on the Jibbehs. The feedback was that they were not as bad as I had first thought. It was also suggested that I might tome them down if I chose to. I painted a couple more yesterday and have gone for more muted colours and that suits me better. 
There are still more to come though and I will need to buy some British and/or Egyptians to create a counter force. I originally got these for "Patrols in the Sudan" but following the game on Sunday I am thinking that Black Powder might also be applicable. Either way I will need more and more for an opposing force. But for now I shall carry on with what I own already before even thinking of buying more.
Elsewhere on the painting table I have stuff for the 20mm Arab Revolt game. I have come up with the idea that I can use these as well for A Very British Civil War. But based around the Suez Canal. As needles to say if Pre war Britain Fragmented British colonies, protectorates and other places where we had troops would also be affected. And the Suez Canal would become a hot spot as it was so vital for trade and communication. This is only in my mind at present so I shall say no more.
I am also struggling with my heroes entry. I know what I want, but am struggling with motivation. And have side-tracked myself and started a few more Madhists.... But only a few.So that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by and next update on Friday. Hope you have a good couple of days and as ever comments are welcomed. All the best Clint
Looking good to me sir!
ReplyDeleteMore to come young man should finish another 18 today. As well as a few 20mm Arab revolt figures. But really should work on my hero figure, although I might change it to favourite character instead!
DeleteThey look great mate. A veritable horde!
ReplyDeleteNot quite a horde yet, but add the fuzzie wuzzies and the rifle stands and it starts to look like one. Thank you Simon.
DeleteI wouldn't worry about the Jibbah patches, the ones I've seen at first hand (in the DLI museum and Blair Atholl castle) seemed equally bright in my distant memories and they do look the part en-masse.
ReplyDeleteWhen you mentioned the VBCW, my mind leapt to a cameleer roaming over the Yorkshire moors, surely that would be a good subject for a heroic figure ?
Thank you Joe The heroes are coming on OK.... Not fantastic, but acceptable and I think they will look how I want them in the end.... But I might have to struggle a bit with them first.
DeleteThe current batch of Jibbeh patches are more muted and I am happier with them. So no need to change the existing ones once they are spread out a bit I will hardly notice them.
The Suez would be a key point in the period of VBCW if the British forces started to crumble so I will keep the Idea in Arabioa for now, and as no one else seems to be doing it I really do have a free hand.
Thanks for the Idea though Jo. )
Hmm, maybe if your Mahdists don't have anyone to fight then you could put them up against your Samurai? Then again...
ReplyDeleteIt will not take me too long to find something for them to fight. There is a wargames show in 25 days and I think I could be tempted by at least 2 companies there. Maybe 3.
DeleteThank you Colgar
Well I think they look great Clint!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray I think that most of us are our own harshest critic. I know I am.
DeleteThey look really excellent, Clint! You've certainly managed a lot better than I ever did with 10mm figures!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying painting the 10mm figures, be they Samurai or Mardhists I am very tempted to but 10mm Zulus....thousands of them.... but not yet a while. In fact I enjoy painting them so much I am knocking the next bonus round on the head and painting some more 10mm figs !
ReplyDeleteThank you Sid.