New recruits, progress with painting, and the towed Gatling gun and limber

I’ve managed to get quite a bit done over the last few weeks, and now I hope to maintain the momentum.

My latest Perry Miniatures order arrived, and I wasted no time getting the new Beja into the painting work flow. I wanted some slightly more aggressive swordsmen, and more spirited command figures to acompany the khalifa on a rearing horse.

The bulk of the order comprised Empire figures, including Black Watch, 19th Hussars, 9th Bengal Cavalry, a couple of 7pdr screw guns, various command figures, and, finally, Naval Brigade figures for the towed limber and Gatling gun piece. Easily enough to keep me occupied beyond Christmas.

I also added Brian Robson’s Fuzzy Wuzzy to my references (second hand but in excellent condition), which is dedicated to the campaigns in eastern Sudan.

Top to bottom: Fuzzy Wuzzy is spot-on for my interests; the second Hadendowa rub with some figures ready for varnishing while the new recruits are only just started; an Emprire infantry unit in mêlée, which also received a handful of new recruits; a couple of minor Naval Brigade officer conversions – just enough to make them different to the ones I already have; the main components of the towed limber and Gatling gun.