Perry Zulus

[k.b.]

Am starting out on a new project. Inspired by Wolfgang and his AMAZING Rorke's Drift Diorama, I have decided to tackle a box of Perry Miniatures 28mm Plastic Zulus. I already have over 200 painted and based Redoubt figures in the same scale but thought it would be interesting to see what can be done with these fellows. Here's a couple of shots of my first two completed figures.

[Peter]

I like them and they have a nice skintone!

[Rich W]

Looking good and I agree with Peter, nice skintones achieved!

[k.b.]

Here's a close up of the other zulu.......

[Peter]

Nice close up!

[Minuteman]

Fine work on these fearsome Zulu warriors. The skintone you have achieved is very good and the slightly glossy sheen suggests sweat brought on by some vigorous 'jogging' on a warm day in South Africa.

Meeting these two out in the open would entail some some serious sprinting to escape...and probably a futile attempt at that !!

[k.b.]

Thanks gents for your kind comments. ‘Tis funny Minuteman ‘cos I had exactly the same thoughts flash through my mind when I saw this photo.
The athleticism of these warriors alone must indeed have been a daunting site.
That’s without the war cries, foot stomping and banging of assegais/knoberries against their shields.
Bloody hell, I’m off to hide………
Ps/ Yep……and for once the sheen from the oils was used for a special effect!

[k.b.]

Finally opted to return to my zulus in 28mm. Hoping to get a few more completed over the next couple of weekends. As you may have noticed i have chosen to put these fellows on heavier bases because they are forever falling over otherwise. With more space one can add more variety.










Added a few new tufts, bought on my last trip home at the end of the year. However, before i take any more serious photos i'll definitely need to dust these lads down........which is a giveaway that these two were finished quite some time ago but just needed basing.

[Peter]

I like these figures very much!