I have finally launched into some stuff for "The Men Who Would Be Kings". Starting on the Northwest Frontier/2nd Afghan War with these twelve lads of the 18th "Royal Irish" Regiment.
I hemmed and hawed for several months on what scale to do my colonial gaming in, and ALMOST went 28mm. But. Then I had a look through my lead mountain, and the Plastic Soldier Review website and decided that the cheaper, easier to store, and just as effective route was through 20mm or 1/72.
This batch are 1/72 ESCI British Infantry and I think they look ok. Finding the right shade of tan was a pain in the ass, as you may note from the Officer and Bugler being slightly "off" shades from the others. They were my test figures and I didn't feel like re-painting them. The officer I'll explain as; Freshly arrived from England, he purchased his uniform himself somewhere in India. Works for me anyways.
Now to work on opponents, and terrain.
2018 Finished Figures - 98
2018 Finished Terrain - 6
2018 Games Played - 6
The colour difference is not that noticeable in the photo. You certainly won't notice it while enjoying gaming with them.
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