From PatG - 25 mm An assortment of VSF Martians (400 points)

Next up we have a post from PatG.  This is Pat's first post for this year's challenge, and I believe first post ever.  So welcome aboard Pat!

All figures are from RAFM and primarily from their 25mm Space 1889 range. The Martians are larger than human sized and are about 32mm tall.

Martian Artillery With Native and Askari Crew

Four greek fire throwers masquerading as light cannon and 10 crew - the native figures are used to mark if a specific gun belongs to the courageous Martian freedom fighters rather than the loyal Askari of HRH Victoria. The two bolt throwers were found in my bits box while prepping for the challenge and pressed into service as artillery for less advanced Martian armies. The guns are small and easy to paint so I have counted them as figures rather than guns. (80 Points)

Askari with Mountain Guns

Martian Askari in British service with two ex-civil war 12 pounder howitzers. Again the guns are standalone so not full points.  I love these infantry sculpts. My painting style and skill does not do them the justice they deserve. (75 points)

Hill Martian Skirmishers

Like the caption says, bow armed skirmishers for the less technological Hill Martians. These will complement an existing musket armed unit. (50 points)

Canal Martian Light Infantry

Rifle musket armed civilians. The red and blue hat colours indicate two different factions in my campaign fluff (I have more red hats) and the bobbles indicate platoon and company commanders. (55 points)

Canal Martian Lancers

Martian heavy cavalry lancers. The riding lizards are significantly larger than horses and make an equally larger dent in the wallet. The steel wire lances are aftermarket 15mm pikes but scale very closely to Victorian british lances. (110 points)

That's 370 points towards my goal of 500 and I have more mounted to come.

Thanks to all for providing the push to get all these done.

Well done on breaking your duck Pat, that makes a pretty good sized point bomb.  This is a fine collection of figures from a rather goofy range that I had forgotten existed.  I have painted a lot of Rafm figures in my day, and there are some typical Rafm poses in the mix.  In fact I think I have some of the 1889 redcoats in my colonial forces.

 It is a pity that they don't do variants of some figures, like the rifle musket armed dudes who are all firing at a full run.  I like your use of colour on that group to provide variety and the hat colours to denote factions and commanders.   Your basing gives a good impression of a red, arid and rocky terrain which seems about right to me.  I also like your repurposing of the fire projectors and ballistas.

I have noted Tamsin's comment below and adjusted Pat's score to a nice round even 400.