Hi All,
I have now 5 defenders finished and all the Zulu's, these have all been weathered and dusted up. I will have another 3 defenders completed next week and leaves 3 to complete. I have had to make a change one figure and take some artistic license with the uniform, the reason for this is I needed to re-sculpt a figure and I have also mislaid the Martini Henry with the hand sculpted on it. I would not have time to re-sculpt the figure and have this ready for the Sword & Lance. The figure is of the period and I'll treat him as a Natal Native Contingent although he has a F.L.H. uniform.

Here is state of play to date, the photo's don't do the weathering justice and actually they look a lot better to the eye. Those of you going to the Sword & Lance will see that.
cheers
Richie

That's looking really suberb.
What's the betting that you'll find the Martini Henry round about the time you complete the last figure?

Cheers,
Andrew

Wow, looking good Rich.
6 more figs to add??? That'll be quite the mosh pit inside the sandbags!!!!

Keep digging, this will be amazing when it's done

Colin

Hi Andrew,
Thanks mate, I have a habit of putting things away for safe keeping.
cheers
Richie

Hi Colin,
How you doing my mate? Thanks mate, it certainly has been a labour of love. It will be completed for the end of the month.
cheers
Richie

Lovely scene and a painting challenge bar none.
Bob

Great stuff Richie, can't wait to see this in person next month.

Hi Bob,
Thanks you mate, painting challenge bar none, I could not have put it better myself. Next time I have an idea like this , I make sure it's a pF paintathon and everyone can have a figure to paint.
cheers
Richie

Hi Roger,
I think I will be laid under the club stand after this one. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
cheers
Richie

Blimey mate that's a lot of work you've put in on this....looking damn good though Richie.
Cheers
Jim

Only three by next week.....shocking .....what's taking so long ........

Another step closer my little chimp mate....so near...and yet so far.......but what a journey it has been Richie.....simply stunning mate.....respect

Ron

Wow that's surely a fantastic diorama. Atmospheric and very realistic. Can't wait to see more.

Xenofon

I´m sorry for your loss.

I like very much this period oh history. And i like very much your project.

I will follow this thread.

Hi Jim, Nap, Ron, Xenofon and Luis,
Thank you lads, yes this has been a bit of a journey and the end is in sight. I will update again when it's complete.
cheers
Richie

Looking better every time I see it, weathering looks very good mate.
Steve

Hi Steve,
Thanks mate, having new tips for my airbrush has really paid off with the weathering. Especially the finer one, I can work really close and controlled now, were before it was like spraying with an industrial spray gun.
cheers
Richie

I wish I had your patience !!! Awesome work.

Anthony

Yeah Richie........I wish I still had your patience......go with it while you got it.....sometimes it doesn't last forever.....Impressive piece....don't rush it for a show;....you'll regret it later......Keep up the great work and I continue to follow........Regards,.....Wayne

Like stepping out of a time machine.....in 1879.

Colin

The love of the labour shows... Pops would've loved it