Royal Navy contingent

I’ve finished my Royal Navy contingent for my Suakin campaign … well, until I start work on the armed train.

Left-to-right: HMS Hecla’s company of Blue Jackets, commanded by Captain Arthur Wilson; RMLI company from HMS Tyne, Gatling gun battery, and company of Blue Jackets. Rear: Private Thomas Edwards (1 Black Watch) with a pair of ammunition mules. Front: Rear Admiral Sir William Hewett VC KCB and staff. Wilson and Edwards would be awarded VCs for their actions at second El Teb and Tamai respectively.

First company of Naval Brigade

A week ago I finally finished my first Naval Brigade company, to accompany the Gatling gun battery, both from HMS Carysfort. The fellows in sennet hats that I am about to prepare for priming will be from the torpedo depot ship HMS Hecla.

Today I plan to finish painting three bands of Hadendowa warriors, and the rub’s command group.

My first Naval Brigade company, and HMS Carysfort at Valetta, Malta.