9th Bengal Cavalry on the painting desk … finally

I have had these miniatures since April last year, and have been looking forward to painting them since. They are destined to join the 19th Hussars.

The 9th began training with lances in February 1885, going into action for the first time at Hashin on 20 March. No mean feat given that the lance usually requires a protracted period of training to master.

An even complement of Muslims and Sikhs plus three command figures, they are accompanied by the detachment commander. They will join the Black Watch on the painting desk, the last of the Empire metal miniatures to be painted … tartan and turbans will be the challenges. 

9th Bengal Cavalry looking a bit pale.