Hi All,
It's been a while since I have created any new Zulu war projects just for me, so here is my latest. This is my little vignette of Captain Reginald Young husband on the start of his forlorn charge on the slopes of Isandlwana.
I have been working on this one for the last week or so, but it has been on my to do list for more than a year but always got pushed back because of other projects. This is a personal project and will not be released.
I have a bit more tidying up and detailing to add, I have to make the sword slings, holster, straps and ammunition pouch. Then I will still painting over the Christmas break.
cheers
Richie

Excellent sculpting Richie.

Fantastic looking set Richie. Great action pose and composition. Shame it won’t be available.

Neal

Hi Nap, Michael & Neal,
Thank you so much lads really appreciated. I break up on Friday for Christmas so the paints are getting a dust off on Saturday.

Hi Nesl,
I thought about it but the way it's built especially the Zulu's cow tails would just be impossible to cast.
cheers
Richie

I can see why you went for this scene mate, very dynamic with the Zulu laying beneath him, works very well and catches the eye.
Nice one mate and looking forward to some paint added to it over Christmas.
Cheers mate
Steve

Impressively done.

Mike

Great work Richie, nice sculpting and love the pose, reminds me of a bronze statue I've seen in the National Army museum, Chelsea, keep at it mate
Cheers
Jim

Hi Jim,
Thank you I actually took inspiration from the statue of Walter Hamilton V.C. so that is the one you have probably seen mate.
cheers
Richie

Hi Nap, Steve, Mike and Jim,
Thank you all for your support and very kind words, I'm looking forward to getting on with this one and a few others.
cheers
Richie

Hi Richie, yeah that's it mate, he's stood over a dying Afghan whilst firing his revolver if I remember, very dramatic pose, well you've done the inspiration justice mate, it looks really good, looking forward to seeing the paint on it, nice one Richie
Cheers
Jim

Hi Jim,
Here it is,
cheers
Richie

Hi Steve,
I agree, the battles of the Victorian soldier are full of them. Death before dishonour.
As I stated earlier it would be impossible to cast certain parts due to the way it is built.
cheers
Richie

I'm glad that statue is safe in the NAM - some dim beggar would have thrown it in the canal otherwise. Nice work by the way

Phil

Lovely work Jim and very dramatic....love your ideas,you have a nack of bringing these projects off in a great way.Following this with interest.
Regards
Pete

Action poses can be challenging, and you really nailed this one. Beautiful work!

Cheers,
Ken

Hi Phil, Pete & Ken,
Thank you so much for your support and kind words. I planned to get painting this weekend but had such a good time with this one I have started to lay down some base coats on the Zulu and groundwork.
cheers
Richie (not Jim)

Hi All,
A small update, I have the base completed and most of Younghusband & the Zulu blocked in. Starting to work now on the faces.
cheers
Richie