From RichardM: More from the desert - but separated by 1300 years (234 points)

Entries from two projects this week.

Firstly, a small continuation for the Sassanids with two skirmisher bases of slingers.  As previously, they are based for Impetus and are quite an effective weapon.  The figures are from Aventine Miniatures and are their generic slingers.

Then moving onto the first of the Sudan project.  It is a 10mm project using the figures from Pendraken. I am not going to slavishly stick to one of the various campaigns in the Sudan - so over time there will be red, khaki and grey coated British infantry, Egyptians, cavalry and the Desert Column (which makes an appearance today).  

I intend to use the Sands of Sudan rules published by Carlo Pagano based on the work of Peter Gilder. One of the attractions of the rules (especially with the 10mm figures) is that the units are large - 60 or 72 figure British Infantry battalions for instance and 48 camels in the Desert Column regiments.  

I have plans for various desert buildings / huts, oasis, Khartoum and its walls as well as a ‘Nile’ with all that should accompany it - paddle steamers, native boats and of course a crocodile.  I may paint some of the terrain during the challenge (once I get to 1200 points goal).  

First up then are some Beja warriors - and I have discovered how hard it is to photograph 10mm figures, especially when they are dark skinned.  

Then the first of three Desert Column camel regiments for the British - there will eventually also be Mahdist, sitting and baggage camels.  

The points tally:

Sassanid slingers:          6 * 28mm foot             = 30 points

Beja warrior foot:          60 * 10mm foot           = 60 points

British camels:               48 * 10mm mounted   = 144 points  

Total: 234 points

From Millsy:

This is such a cool post Richard! I'm a big fan of all things desert and colonial stuff too so this really hits my sweet spot. Carlo's rules are really well written and full of flavour and will give you great games with your new collection.

I'm just amazed at the quality and consistency of your paintwork at 10mm. My initial thought was they were 15 or even 20mm given how much detail you have packed in. Presumably you will do dismounted camel riders too at some point?

Super stuff mate. Can't wait to see the Beja!

Cheers,
Millsy