Saturday 12 May 2018

Another Commando

Commando made up of the last of  the Scruby's that Ross sent me together
with Jacklex, Newline and Raventhorpe figures. I think they blend together
remarkably well.
I’ve just finished another Commando bringing the total in my Boer army up to three plus a mounted one. This means I have enough Boers now to have a stab at playing a game based on the Battle of Elandslaagte. This is something I’ve wanted to do since I was 14 when I was given a copy of “History of the British Army” (edited by Peter Young and J P Lawford) which contains a chapter on the battle that sparked my interest in the Boer War.

I’m still short of British though as I need a Highland regiment (which I’ve just started to paint), two British field guns, some lancers and a unit of dismounted Imperial Light Horse. This is likely to take me some time to paint up but it’s good to have a goal.

I’ll also need some scenic items including Elandslaagte Station, some farm buildings and a few barbed wire fences. Oh, and I need to finish writing the rules!

8 comments:

  1. Each step takes you closer.

    I like the fellow lying down on the job!

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    1. The one lying down is by Newline Designs, all their Boer figures are great.

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  2. Good Lord progress! Keep going squire.

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  3. Well done, nice figures...and hills!

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  4. It really works with such a mix, particularly as they do not have standardised shakos , pavks and muskets which is the barrier to mixing regulars!

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    1. You're right there LG I couldn't do the same with Jacklex/Newline/Raventhorpe British as they would look like the long and the short and the tall!

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