Monday, 24 July 2017

Bengal lancers again

I handed back a load of figures to Matt yesterday and the photos just have not come out. So whining aside here are some more Bengal Lancers.

6 in all and he tells me this is them all painted now. (until he either buys some more or finds some hidden away.). The models are either Perry or Foundry, he did tell me but the memory is not what it was.


The horses legs were very bendy as were the lances but other than that they were no problem to assemble. The problem is on the other side so you cannot see it. But trust me it is there.

Not my favourite things to paint nor actually my least favourite either but not something I would choose to paint for myself. (Those will be later this week, and yes one is another zombie). These will help Matt bolster his North West Frontier collection and  we are already talking about a game. So you should get to see them on the table before the end of the year.


 That's it for today. I am still kicking myself about not photographing all the Egyptians (Colonial) I painted, but nothing I can do now so in my head trying to move on and get past this.

Take care, have fun and paint/game as much as you can.

All the best Clint

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24 comments:

  1. Vampifan24 July 2017 at 03:31

    They are not something I would want to paint either, but you've done a first class job on them. Far better than I would have done!

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 07:01

      Thank you for the kind words. The Deepones are now finished so maybe them on Wednesday.

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  2. Da Gobbo24 July 2017 at 03:51

    I think they look spiffing old boy! **twirls his moustache devilishly...**

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 07:02

      Thank you Andy. I am sure when the whole unit (12) is on the table they will look quite the force.

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  3. Zabadak24 July 2017 at 04:32

    Very nice Clint, though they do look a bit delicate!

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 07:03

      Thank you Joe. I can confirm they are quite delicate. Not figures you can treat roughly.

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  4. Anonymous24 July 2017 at 05:46

    Yes, I can understand that the photo problem would be a tad annoying. Still, least you got some decent shots of these brave lads! Nicely painted, by the way.

    What are the bags hanging from the rear left of the house saddle furniture, do you know?

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    1. Anonymous24 July 2017 at 05:47

      House saddle?! What am I talking about. Horse saddle, obviously :)

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    2. Clint24 July 2017 at 07:06

      Thank you Roy. With reference to the bags I just do not know the answer I am afraid. So I painted them as sacks and will let Matt do the research.

      As for the spelling I am Dyslexic so I did not notice and even when pointed out I had to check it twice. So never worry on my blog!

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  5. Rod24 July 2017 at 07:24

    They look good to me! I always enjoy seeing lancers though, but yeah, not so fun to paint.

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 08:25

      Thank you Rod A big problem was the flag. I screwed it up on the other side.... opps. But Currently painting for myself so doing some fun things... well fun for meat least!

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  6. Dave Stone24 July 2017 at 08:28

    Great job Clint, they look great

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 08:58

      Thank you Dave. Deep ones on Wednesday. Matt wanted to look at the figures you sent me which could be a good sign.

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    2. Dave Stone24 July 2017 at 11:36

      No problem Clint, shall look forward to seeing the deep ones

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  7. The Wargame Addict24 July 2017 at 10:23

    Very nicely done Clint - and I know exactly how you feel about the photo's!
    Onwards and upwards eh?!

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 11:39

      Thanks Addict. Yeah it is not what happens most often, but how one deals with it.

      Still Deepones on Wednesday.... I hope.

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  8. Ray Rousell24 July 2017 at 13:28

    They look rather splendid, Clint. I'm sure Matt will love 'em!

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    1. Clint24 July 2017 at 20:15

      Thank you Ray. Matt has already taken them and they should fit in quite nicely with his other troops. Personally I am just glad they are finished. No problem doing more but I want a break of about 3 months from Bengal lancers... Back to Burpas I think.

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  9. Simon Quinton 24 July 2017 at 23:23

    Looking good Clint. Great looking unit of cavalry.

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    1. Clint25 July 2017 at 00:35

      Thanks Simon. Now on to the next figures. (deepones)

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  10. Michael Awdry25 July 2017 at 00:08

    Always a favourite of mine the Bengal Lancers.

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    1. Clint25 July 2017 at 00:38

      Thank you Michael. Bengal lancers are a memory to me due to the old Airfix kit and no collection in real life. I cannot even claim I had the kit. (But I think I did!)

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  11. Blaxkleric25 July 2017 at 08:41

    Cracking riders Clint, I do enjoy your commentary too, as you always seem inclined to berate yourself about life's little mishaps and yet they are always accompanied by some corkingly painted minis - a great combination which always raises a smile :-)

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    1. Clint25 July 2017 at 09:55

      Thank you for the kind words Simon. As I wait for the postman to deliver more paint I can tell you without a doubt it will be Deepones tomorrow.

      As for my comments. I know I an paint quite well but I also know I can be so much better. I think it is that we all see our own faults more acutely than others seem them in us. At least if you are self aware.

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