Saturday 20 February 2016

From DaveD - Sudan - 10th Hussars (241 points)

Here we have the arrival of the last major cavalry unit for the imperial forces - the 10th Hussars. These are my old favourite 28mm Connoisseur Miniatures on a mix of various manufactures horses. The 10th had more grey horses when first deployed so I have added in more than usual. They provide a nice contrast to the 19th as these have khaki tunic and blue pants with yellow belts. One figure had a spot of casting trouble with the right arm and I have remade that with the soldering iron  and added a pistol into his hand as if firing the starting pistol. 24x28mm Cavalry







So that gives me the 9th Bengal Lancers,19th Hussars and 10th Hussars, so i thought you might like a group shop.



That leaves a small 12 figure unit of Egytian Lancers and a company of 6 figures of Mounted Infantry left to finish all the mounted elements.

I have also just topped-up the Mounted Mahdists lead pile as they head toward their final total of 100 camel...... now has anyone seen the Mahdi...

Beautiful work Mr. D!  It's wonderful to see 'The Chainy 10th' (their nickname due to their unique chainmail epaulets) getting some love. The brigade shot is terrific - you can't argue with the majesty of that mob.
As we can all see Dave has begun the saturation bombing in earnest now as I see we still have two more entries of his on the horizon. 240 points with another added for the starting pistol. Magnifique ! :)

41 comments:

  1. Not bad at all mate. I'd let them play on my table any day of the week. :-)

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  2. Huzzah for the hussars! Nice work Dave :)

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    1. Indeed... Far nicer than Camels

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    2. I beg your pardon!!!! Nicer then camels I think you need more meds your brain is definitely loosing a grip on reality! JK

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    3. ..... Of course ... Time to take the 5D

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  3. Magnificent stuff Dave - that group shot in particular is money! Well done.

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    1. Cheers. You need to checkout last years Chalkenge wrap up pictures for a feel of it all.

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  4. Fantastic set of submissions today. Good to see back delivering bombing runs

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    1. Thanks Martin... The bomb bays are being suitably loaded,,,

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  5. Great looking array of cavalry Dave!

    Christopher

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    1. Thanks.. Pretty pleased with the end result myself

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  6. Bravo! Great Calvary points bomb

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  7. Now If only these were on camels I would appreciate them more!

    Nice work Dave, very nice work. But I do feel a camel or 2 would improve them!

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  8. Boom! and Dave starts his barrage.

    Great looking cavalry there

    Ian

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  9. Great stuff, the group shot is properly imposing.

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  10. Brilliant units mr D. But I cannot help but wonder how they would have looked on...camels... :-P

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  11. Impressive stuff! Great looking cavalry force! How about a group shot with the whole force including infantry? :)

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    1. Yep will do as I get to the end of this years painting season

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  12. I need a soldering iron and Prince August molds...but my wife laughed!
    Great work on em all Dave! I like your repurpose with the starting pistol, and they all look great even more so together. Those Bengal Lancers are still my favorites though! ;)

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    1. Cheers .. Ha ha , persist I say

      Yes the lancers are a favourite of mine too

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  13. What an awesome vision to behold. Well done you mainiac. cheers

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  14. What an awesome body of horseflesh!

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  15. Fine work I can hear them thundering over the sands.

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  16. Wonderful work, very impressive!

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