Gurkha`s

[Jim Ando]

Hi

Anybody got the gurkhas from the NWF colonial range.

Was wondering how many poses in a bag and what kind of poses they are.

I`m presuming they have those funny little round hats on.

Cheers

Jim

[Dickie255]

Hi Jim

I'm just painting up the Gurkhas from the NWF range and I would recommend them for the colonial era. I've got so far as basing them, painting the main colours and just started putting on the details.

Sorry, the photo ain't great as its from my mobile but considering my ability with technology its a bloody miracle I've got pasted here at all! 

[Jim Ando]

Cheers

From what I can make out one is advancing with fixed bayonet and the other is running carrying his rifle is that right.

Are there any officers in with that .

Jim

[Sunray]

Hi Jim

I'm just painting up the Gurkhas from the NWF range and I would recommend them for the colonial era. I've got so far as basing them, painting the main colours and just started putting on the details.

Sorry, the photo ain't great as its from my mobile but considering my ability with technology its a bloody miracle I've got pasted here at all! 

I am sourcing German type See Battalion (Marines) in tropical dress -  Do you happen to have any images of Colonial in sun helmets and bush caps with brim folded up ?

[nikharwood]

Are there any officers in with that .

Jim

I reckon that fella on the right in the pith helmet & waving his sword might be an officer Jim 

[Jim Ando]

Yup he is  I`ve got some with the NWF british infantry.

But do you get one in the gurkha pack.

jim

[Leon]

Yup he is  I`ve got some with the NWF british infantry.

But do you get one in the gurkha pack.

jim

Yep, he's in there.

[Jim Ando]

cheers

[Dickie255]

Hello Sunray

If you have a look at this guy's figures of the British infantry from the Sudan range, they're excellent http://thetrojanbunny.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-first-10mm-sudan-unit.html and are far better pictures than
any of mine

The British figures from the NWF and Boer range are very similar except they wear puttees instead of gaiters and some the webbing/back packs are different. There are also some German figures in the WW1 middle East range listed as German Colonial troops that might suit your needs? But I haven't seen them

Regarding figures with folded bush hats, sorry I can't help you there but the Middle East range Australians might do?

[Jim Ando]

He`s used the zulu war british and painted them khaki and very nice they are too.

I`ve got the brits and sikhs from the 1890`s nwf range and I`m using them for 1879-1902.

I know the backpacks are slighly different but in 10mm I`m not that pickey.

I can now use my stuff for the sudan/egypt, boer war and afghanistan while only buying one army with a few add ons like the gurhas.

Jim

[Sunray]

Hello Sunray

If you have a look at this guy's figures of the British infantry from the Sudan range, they're excellent http://thetrojanbunny.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-first-10mm-sudan-unit.html and are far better pictures than
any of mine

The British figures from the NWF and Boer range are very similar except they wear puttees instead of gaiters and some the webbing/back packs are different. There are also some German figures in the WW1 middle East range listed as German Colonial troops that might suit your needs? But I haven't seen them

Regarding figures with folded bush hats, sorry I can't help you there but the Middle East range Australians might do?


Very many thanks - what codes did he use ?  I was thinking about yeomany for the bush hats

[Sunray]

Sorry, I have just read Jim's post and see he identifies them as" Zulu war British painted khaki". I trust they will blend with the WW1 range in terms of height and style ??

By the way, we 20th century gamers have discovered a 1/150 gunboat (see thread) which is based on a Chinese vessel built in a Japanese yard in 1904.
Lots of colonial potential I should think.

Many thanks for your help.

Sunray off back to the 1930s 

[Dickie255]

Hello Sunray

Sorry, I have just read Jim's post and see he identifies them as" Zulu war British painted khaki". I trust they will blend with the WW1 range in terms of height and style ??

Yeah, I use alot of the WW1's figures (Indian lancers & Infantry, Brit Officers, Brit. Middle east cavalry, casualities) and some other figures from different ranges (pack mules, wagons, dead markers) with my colonial Brits and there's no problem for me.

I can now use my stuff for the sudan/egypt, boer war and afghanistan while only buying one army with a few add ons like the gurhas

I've a similar intention for a multi purpose army to "show the flag" around a fictional colonial campaign.

Thanks for the info about the gun boat

[Jim Ando]

Wot`s your campaign based on.

[Dickie255]

Hi Jim

Wot`s your campaign based on.

In regards of the mechanics of the game? Its will be a solo campaign using Imperial Splendour by Computer Strategies and Punitive Campaign by Terry Preen. The rules are Colonial Adventures by 2 hour Wargames but I'm in the process of adapting them to my own needs.

In terms of historical references, it's set in the NWF and then will move onto to the Sudan around the 1898 period. Everything will be fictional inspired by the Jarania campaign www.britishempire.co.uk

May I ask about your campaign, in regards of the rules etc you are using? Thanks