From RichardM - A few Nile river papyrus boats and some Mahdists (250 points)

All native forces this week.  I need to get these done in large numbers as there are large numbers of them to get done.  This week’s efforts will take me to approx 15% of the Mahdist troops that I have to paint.  

Firstly, a few Nile river papyrus boats that are for nothing other than looking at.  When I eventually make a Nile River I have a range of vessels and assorted pieces to make vignettes along the edge of the river.  The other key point is that the river will not be BLUE.  These are actually 15mm models from the Museum Miniatures range - but they are small enough and kneeling helps with them fit in.

Then we have the first of the Ansari foot troops.  In addition to the spears and swords that all of the others have, these also had rifles.  

Then I am back onto the Hadendowa warriors -  bases of 10 figures each with a few hand-painted flags.  No-one would have any success in translating the writing on the flags - I am going for the effect :)

As before, all these are Pendraken 10mm miniatures.

Points:

Canoes - 6 points for the canoe (vehicle) and 4 figures = 10 points * 3 boats - 30 points

Ansari - 60 * 10mm foot - 60 points                                                                           

Handendowa - 160 * 10mm foot - 160 points

Total = 250 points

From Millsy:

Finally the Mahdists have appeared! I've been waiting with baited breath for these since you shared your first Sudan stuff early on in the Challenge. Certainly they have been worth the wait, they are just glorious!

I'm gobsmacked you managed to paint the coloured patches on the jibbas so accurately. Even without blowing the images up you can clearly see the different colours. Amazing work.

Please promise we'll see a whole of army shot when done. If this is 15% of the total it'll be staggering.

250 top shelf points for your tally.

Cheers,
Millsy