I rather stupidly decided to fit the lances to the figures after Matt had painted them. This turned out to be a big mistake as I had to drill holes and generally fiddle about to get these to look right causing some damage to the paintwork in the process. However, having touched them up and based them they now look quite smart, rather by luck than good judgement on my part.
The 5th Lancers famously charged the retreating Boers at the end of the battle catching many in the saddle as they tried desperately to get away on their slower ponies. The Boers were none too happy about the use of the lance which they considered to be unsporting.
The troopers are by Newline Designs and the officer is by Jacklex.
A rather splendid looking unit .
ReplyDeleteYes, Matt did a nice job although I nearly messed them up fitting those darn lances!
DeleteHiding behind rocks taking long range pot shots at the Queens finest is unsporting. Lances are close to cricket in comparison!
ReplyDeleteYou have a point Matt!
Deleteand very nice they turned out. Love the print, have done so since I was a wee lad.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is a great print quite evocative of the era.
ReplyDeleteHi Ian. Very nice looking Lancer miniatures there- they'l add a good deal to your Boer War British Forces. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev, although I now need to finish off the Highlanders I started last summer!
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