RMLI and Naval Brigade contingents ready for varnishing

This year I have surprised myself with my rate of progress; uncharacteristically, and against a busy month work-wise, two Empire units are ready for varnishing.

These will almost complete the Royal Navy’s contribution to the field force, two Naval Brigade contingents (one each from HMS Carysfort and HMS Hecla) and a RMLI company (from HMS Tyne). At some point I will add the Gatling gun limber and the Blue Jackets hauling it; the limber is assembled, but still lacks wheels.

RMLI company and Naval Brigade landing party ready for varnishing.

Strongpoint and HMS Hecla’s Naval Brigade

Uncharacteristically rapid progress with the conversion of the Afghan tower, and the Suakin strongpoint is pretty much done. It just needs basing. I’ll work out how to populate it later.

The energy spilled over into the next Empire units, Vice-Admiral Hewett and a couple of officers, and a 20 figure Naval Brigade company from HMS Hecla. These fellows are wearing sennet hats, usefully contrasting the company from HMS Carysfort. I’m looking forward to painting them, in tandem with the RMLI company.

But first I must finish the Hadendowa camel band (just needs basing), a band of rifle armed warriors, two bands of spear and sword armed warriors, and the Rub command group.

I’m really quite pleased with the way this turned out. Now it just needs basing.

The second Naval Brigade company, this one is from HMS Hecla.