The one arm that was missing from my Egyptian forces was cavalry. I picked up a bag of lead in a swap a while ago and it had these figures from Castaway Arts from Oz. They do an interesting and unusual range of colonial items, and I like to use a range of manufacturers across the collection.
I decided to leave these with lances upright , and just went for simple solder the 0.8mm piano wire "lance" into hands and foot socket.
Lancers are always my favourite cavalry - you can't beat fluttering pennants making their way across the table.
10 mounted - 100 points
A wonderful unit of cavalry Dave. Like you, I like adding different manufacturers to my collections (even if they don't mix especially well) as it keeps thing visually interesting. These figures from Castaways certainly don't disappoint. I like the upright positioning of the lances as it seems fitting with the pose of their torsos. I also like your horses and fluttering lance pennants.
Another great addition to your impressive collection, Dave. Well done!
Your tugging at my colonial heart strings here Dave, although I prefer lancers of the Bengal variety. Great job on the long pokey things and pennants. My only problem with lancers is in storing them, they either need a lot more headroom or take up a double deep base space!
ReplyDeleteAah wait til drop the the NWF on you then!
DeleteNice lancers Dave :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteI love your Sudan figures. And these do not disappoint. You must have quite the collection now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint.. Indeed, but I think have accepted it will never finish! Alway more to add. And the Indian brigade I am working on will be dual purpose for the NWF too..
DeleteI have never seen these troops before, I only ever knew of the rather drab cavalry uniforms used by Egyptian Cavalry. These figures are truly great and your fluttering pennants are indeed absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGlad to help the learning.. Plenty of other options, Gendarmes, Cuirassiers! Bashi Bazouks.. Etc.. All to make an appearance at some point
DeleteBasho Bazouks please!
DeleteBumped up the list, but don't think it will be this side if challenge end
DeleteEverybody loves a lancer. I know what to paint next
ReplyDeleteThat would be Elephants with lancers then?
DeleteLove lancers Dave, cracking work!
ReplyDeleteThanks.. You just got to like lancers
Deletenice paintwork ! the fez are top!
ReplyDeleteCheers.. However I am sure PHil will be along claiming their Tarbooshes!
DeleteI was wondering if you'd add any of these Dave. Lovely stuff mate and I can't agree more about lancers being the cream of the crop.
ReplyDeleteYeah some good stuff from Castaway.. Had to be done..
DeleteThose look great Dave! I really do need to start my Sudan project!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
You must!
DeleteGreat work on these lancers. Dave - splendid stuff!
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteVery striking, the upright lances are a nice touch as you can imagine them cantering instead of at the charge. We wargamer a can sometimes get a little carried away with the more "full on action" poses, so good to have something else.
ReplyDeleteToo true,
DeleteYou're a true painting machine Dave!
ReplyDeleteHa ha.. Just lots of practice
DeleteLancers - lovely! Great work Dave.
ReplyDeleteCheers Greg
DeleteNice regiment of lances, Dave! Excellent to see more Fez on parade too, and these lads look like more fun than Shriners on mini bikes! ;)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Dave!
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