I finished the first cavalry for the Zulu War British last weekend - a small unit of 17th Lancers, once again Black Tree Design figures (thanks Von for the Xmas present!).
The 17th Lancers were sent from India to Natal, playing a crucial role in the Battle of Ulundi on 4 July 1879, charging and routing the Zulus whose attacks were faltering against the British infantry square.
As per usual the figures are mounted on plasticard for skirmish and Black Powder games, painted in acrylics and gloss varnished. I replaced the wire supplied for the lances with Xyston miniatures spears (which are very robust and alarmingly sharp). The lance pennants are hand painted paper. These figures had their first outing in a game a few days back, which will be the subject of the next blog post...
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| The Charge of the 17th Lancers at Ulundi |
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