Thursday 21 November 2013

Sudan: Baggara horse

As we roll into winter in the UK, the nights have drawn in and I'm starting to find a little bit of hobby time to keep things ticking over. I've finally finished these Mahdist Baggara cavalry off, which have been cluttering up the painting table for a many months.





I found them a nightmare to photograph, these were the best of a bad bunch. They have such contrast between the very dark skin and white robes that I can barely get the skin to come out. However I tried to light them they were too dark or over-shiney, not helped by them not being Dullcote-d yet due to the wintry weather in the UK. But I am managing to get more depth of field. I'm pondering photography solutions (maybe even a lightbox!) and will probably have another go at photographing these some day.



This is the second of the last three units completed to give the 'bare minimum' games of Black Powder that I've played to date. The third, Egyptian infantry, is on the table now, I'm hoping to get them finished over the next fortnight. That just leaves command stands, oh and the many other units that have accumulated in the lead pile! I'm hoping to stay focused and make a big dent in all of that during the Challenge, with the ultimate aim of putting on a game at Wyvern Wargamers in a few months.



Unless you've been hiding under a rock this week, you'll probably have realised that the annual extravaganza, Curt's 'Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge' is kicking off next month. I'm delighted to be taking part for the third time, as I find it a huge motivator to get things done, until the painting burn-out come March, of course! Like the other Challengers, the next few weeks will see me mulling over my points target, planning for the 'bonus rounds' and prepping as many minis as possible.

12 comments:

  1. I really like your painting style, it's crisp and clean. Lovely job on the cavalry.

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    1. Thanks Gary, I'm definitely set in a style but do struggle to do really grubby, weathered things!

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  2. Great work on the cavalry, I may have a few 28mm Sudan figures flying off the paint desk in the next few months
    Peace James

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    1. I look forward to seeing them - more to inspire me!

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  3. Lovely work on the cavalry. I've been coveting some of these myself!

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  4. Wonderful work on the cavalry! The contrast definitely makes them hard to photograph but extremely nice to look at.
    Best of luck at the challenge.

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  5. Great paintjob on this beautiful cavalry!

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  6. Good luck Phil with the painting challenge, I could never get up enough head of steam to think about registering.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. That's a pity Stu, its a lot of fun and I'd have enjoyed seeing what you put out

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