Tuesday, 9 November 2021

More Bahawalpur Contingent Baluchi Matchlocks for the Sikh Wars

 I really enjoyed painting this particular unit.

I am particularly pleased that although there is a very strong colour theme there is lots of variety in the colours, especially with the commander.

I may already have mentioned that Bahawalpur was mainly Baluchi from a tribal persepctive with a large Pathan minority, so having the vast majority of these guys as Baluchi from Foundrys Darkest Africa Range fits really well.
There are a couple of Empress Indian Mutiny Pathans in there too but they mix really well. The flag is one of those in the Perry Plastic Afghan box.
The different poses added to the different colour shades enhances the irregular look I think. I particularly like how the commanders dress stands out but is still in keeping with his men.


More to follow thanks very much folks.

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18 comments:

  1. uiduach OB9 November 2021 at 16:06

    Very,very nice Roger. Great use of shades of blue and yellow.

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    1. RogerC10 November 2021 at 14:01

      Thank you OB funny thing is I have done three units of Machlocks in uniform coats and these were more of a whim but seem to have worked.

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  2. Neil Scott9 November 2021 at 22:58

    Great looking unit

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  3. Dalauppror10 November 2021 at 00:11

    Exellent looking unit

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  4. Peter Douglas10 November 2021 at 04:50

    I do like those, the different shades of blue are very effective.

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    1. RogerC10 November 2021 at 14:02

      Thank you, it may be my new favourite shade...orvariety of shades

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  5. Phil10 November 2021 at 05:10

    They look superb, I second Peter, these blue shades are great!

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  6. caveadsum147110 November 2021 at 06:39

    Splendid looking unit,lovely range of colours!
    Best Iain

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  7. Reiverdance10 November 2021 at 12:59

    Fab stuff Roj. The variety of shades works really well. The red flag contrasts nicely but the central device sits well with the turbans. It’s art done well, my friend

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    1. RogerC10 November 2021 at 14:03

      Possibly more bu accident than planned but thank you I am quite chuffed with these.

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  8. John12 November 2021 at 02:29

    Very nice brushwork- the colours look really great- lovely figures.

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    1. RogerC12 November 2021 at 06:02

      Thanks very much John, muchly appreciated

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  9. Bartek Zynda13 November 2021 at 04:57

    Another amazingly painted unit!

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