From PeterB. Zulu war gatling gun and crew (30 points)

Oh go on then, just one more post.

I know I said I might be done, but after finally finishing my Zulu War project, I said I might get a gatling gun. Well, I did. I wasn't sure it was going to arrive before the end of the challenge, but luck was on my side.

Of course now I will have to paint more Zulu's to justify the presence of such a weapon. So I guess I know what will be on my to do pile for next years challenge.

I did originally start painting them in red uniforms, then remembered that that might not be accurate, so a quick bit of photo research (These chaps know their stuff.) and I think I have their colours correct. I have even copied the colour of the gun carriage from the Die Hards own.

Perry Miniatures as you probably know just make lovely models, so these were a joy to paint. The gun was a tad fiddly to put together, but didn't need much done to it to make it fit neatly together. I thought you might appreciate seeing the awesome little boxes these models come in.

I could even use the cotton wool for some smoke markers later.

So, points.

10 points for the gun

4 crew at 5 points each.

Total 30 points.

I'm done now, I promise. ;-)

From Millsy:

Just one more post indeed, especially when it is something this cool Peter. Few things are more evocative of colonial wars for me than early automatic weapons. A bit crazy, unreliable and almost as terrifying to the operator as the receiver these things must have been an absolute nightmare to lug about in the heat and rough terrain. The "This is not a toy" label is unintentionally ironic I feel.

Lovely brushwork mate, that blue/grey is spot on and the red trouser strips are a nice flash of colour. Congrats on a wonderful Challenge and thanks for sharing your creations with us.