Afghan Tribal Force Update #13c: The Second half of Pashtun Tribal Unit #2

(Trumpet fanfare in the background . . . or should it be tribal drums?) The last 8 figures of my Pashtun/Afghan field force is complete. There will be some additions in the future but now I have enough units to start the Northwest Frontier uprising of 1897 - 1898 using The Men Who Would be Kings. Expect some serious action in 2024.

As the Indian Army forces start to withdraw, the tribesmen are quick to pursue from the high ground.

I'm a big fan of the "3", "2", "1", mounting of figures for Tribal and Irregular units - though I must admit I have done it with some Regular Cavalry and Infantry. I like the ability to only move them quicker but to build mini - vignettes. The Perry Miniatures hard plastic Afghan Tribesmen are perfect for this.

I'm really proud of the drummer I did this time. It really compliments the animation of the other figures and shows what is possible with the box of hard plastics from the Perrys'.

Yep - you guessed it. This is the base with two figures mounted and do they look ready to deal with infidels - or their own cousins!

There are lots of extra scabbards, shields, jezails, etc. to give some pizzaz.

And now the single figures. Beware the old man in a young man's profession.

I did not realize until I started basing that the shield had slipped down when I glued it on the figure. Instead of redoing and repainting I just decided to leave it where it is.

As mentioned in the Princess Bride, beware the man in black.

The classic Pashtun/Afghan tribal warrior in mostly white armed with tulwar and shield.

One last look as they move to rendezvous with the rest of the tribal gathering.

Afghan Tribal Force Update #13b: The Second half of Pashtun Tribal Unit #2

The last 8 figures of my Tribal Infantry unit for the core force of Afghan/Pashtu's for the Northwest Frontier Uprising of 1897 - 1898 are starting to come together. As usual they are mounted for The Men Who Would be Kings but can be used with just about any colonial rules. The recommended size for Tribal units in The Men Who Would be Kings 16 figures so now it's time to paint these put the last 8 hard plastic Perry Miniature Afghan Tribesmen .

This is probably, or at least very close, to how these figures will be positioned on the 3 figure stand.

I've been particularly happy with the unique drummers and standard bearers I've been able to make and convert using the Perry Miniature Afghan Tribesmen. The above figure gives you an idea what I did not using the recommended body for the drummer and adding some household string for the drum and some extra accessories that come with the box.

Yep. These three will look good together.

Whoops! I need to fix how the figure on the right is holding his shield.

Though the shield does look good from this angle . . . decisions, decisions.

Beware the old man in a young man's profession.

Okay. I need to fix the eyebrows. I can't have a fierce warrior going into battle looking like he is crying.

"Grrrrrrr."

Hopefully the next post will have the completed figures based and ready to join the fray.

Afghan Tribal Force Update #13a: The Second half of Pashtun Tribal Unit #2

"Hurry up and paint the rest of the unit. We have an uprising on the NW Frontier to start!"

It's time to hit the home stretch for my Pashtun/Tribal core force for The Men Who Would be Kings. For units that don't have uniforms or have mix and match uniforms, I usually break them up in batches. The recommended size for Tribal units in The Men Who Would be Kings 16 figures so now it's time to put the last 8 hard plastic Perry Miniature Afghan Tribesmen together.

Most of the shields, turban scarfs, etc., will be added after the main figure is painted.

This batch of 8 will be mounted one 3 figure base, one 2 figure base, and three one figure base. I haven't quite figured out yet which figures will go on the 3 and 2 figure bases for a vignette except for the drummer who will definitely be on the 3 figure base.

I love how this figures is yelling a war cry  and charging with two blades.

To make all of my drummers unique I used a different body that I have not seen as a drummer. Since there is a gap between the drum and the figure, I once again added some household string to the drum so the drum is not "magically" floating in the air. The drummer has the same head as our two bladed chap above.

I REALLY like the way this figure turned out. How would you like to see him jump out behind a rock at you? You better have your bayonet fixed!

Just a regular charging guy that will have a shield.

Whoops. Looks like some dried glue "webs" need to be removed.

This batch definitely as a group looks like they want to get up and personal with the Indian Army.

From this angle this guy looks a little goofy. From the side, and especially when the shield is added he will look more dramatic.

Pulling out that tulwar on the run - nicely animated with just a little cutting and repositioning of an arm.
 

The rest of the group wanted to supervise while I painted. In reality, I have them on the painting people so I can continue the "theme" of how I what the whole unit to look. And I need to remember to fix that white spot on the leader's turban!

POST CREDIT SCENE:

I had some extra time and as I started painted I decided which figures would go with which bases for my "vignettes".

The last 8 after the white primer has been applied. White works well for Afghan/Pashtun tribesmen.

The group of Three.

The group of Two.

These figures will be mounted singly.

Happy Tanksgiving!

 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone - and belated Thanksgiving to our neighbors to the North. If were you live does not celebrate, just give Thanksgiving to the Lord where all good things come!