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Posted by k.b. on 13 Apr 2022, 15:03

Am starting out on a new project. Inspired by Wolfgang and his AMAZING Rorke's Drift Diorama, I have decided to tackle a box of Perry Miniatures 28mm Plastic Zulus. I already have over 200 painted and based Redoubt figures in the same scale but thought it would be interesting to see what can be done with these fellows. Here's a couple of shots of my first two completed figures.

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Posted by Peter on 14 Apr 2022, 16:47

I like them and they have a nice skintone! :thumbup:
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Posted by Rich W on 19 Apr 2022, 22:54

Looking good and I agree with Peter, nice skintones achieved!
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Posted by k.b. on 07 May 2022, 23:37

Here's a close up of the other zulu.......

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Posted by Peter on 08 May 2022, 09:26

Nice close up! :thumbup:
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Posted by Minuteman on 08 May 2022, 10:13

Fine work on these fearsome Zulu warriors. The skintone you have achieved is very good and the slightly glossy sheen suggests sweat brought on by some vigorous 'jogging' on a warm day in South Africa.

Meeting these two out in the open would entail some some serious sprinting to escape...and probably a futile attempt at that !!
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Posted by k.b. on 10 May 2022, 14:17

Thanks gents for your kind comments. ‘Tis funny Minuteman ‘cos I had exactly the same thoughts flash through my mind when I saw this photo.
The athleticism of these warriors alone must indeed have been a daunting site.
That’s without the war cries, foot stomping and banging of assegais/knoberries against their shields.
Bloody hell, I’m off to hide………
Ps/ Yep……and for once the sheen from the oils was used for a special effect!
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Posted by k.b. on 21 Jul 2024, 01:12

Finally opted to return to my zulus in 28mm. Hoping to get a few more completed over the next couple of weekends. As you may have noticed i have chosen to put these fellows on heavier bases because they are forever falling over otherwise. With more space one can add more variety.
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Added a few new tufts, bought on my last trip home at the end of the year. However, before i take any more serious photos i'll definitely need to dust these lads down........which is a giveaway that these two were finished quite some time ago but just needed basing.
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Posted by Peter on 22 Jul 2024, 11:39

I like these figures very much! :thumbup:
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