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Thursday, 21 February 2013

Mounted Camel Corps Command





Just the briefest of posts to 'show off' part of my latest entry for the '3rd Annual Painting Challenge'; the Mounted Camel Corps Command group of from the lovely 'Perry Miniatures' Sudan range.



What I've loved about the Painting Challenge is that it has got me painting bits and pieces that have been sitting around for an age; these were in fact part of two sets that I picked up at 'Salute 2011' for goodness sake!  I managed to get the one of the sets started back in May 2011, but was only brought to a conclusion in July last year as can be seen here; so to finally get the second set off the painting table is a bit of a relief! 


I have to confess that I was really leased with the way the camels came out and even more so when I saw them in conjunction with the earlier set - the makings of a proper force, no less.  Now we just have to wait for the 'Saintly Mrs. Awdry' to name them!





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  1. legatus hedlius21 February 2013 at 10:30

    As someone who has painted a fair few camels myself I must congratulate you on these. Splendid!

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 21:49

      What a wonderful compliment, particularly from a man who knows his camels.

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  2. fogsoldiers21 February 2013 at 10:38

    Wonderful miniatures! ;-)

    Marzio.

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  3. Jason Meyers21 February 2013 at 11:19

    Fantastic job on these wonderful models Michael.

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  4. Andrew McCory21 February 2013 at 11:40

    Excellent work.

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  5. Smillie21 February 2013 at 12:34

    Wonderful stuff Michael, every time you post something from Perry's sudan range it gets me more inclined to start a Sudan project!

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 21:59

      Too kind Sir, but they are wonderfully tempting aren't they.

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  6. Schedler Vincent 21 February 2013 at 12:34

    Great work and great paint Michael
    Greeting .

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  7. Ian21 February 2013 at 13:25

    The newly painted slot right in with the ones from last year, even the camels, I salute you!

    Ian

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  8. Unknown21 February 2013 at 15:05

    Those camels do look excellent. Very subtle changes in colour transitions really make them look alive. I also like the muted reds you used on the blankets. Great poses on these figures as well.

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:02

      Thank you Anne, really felt that I got the whole blending effect off to a tee on these.

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  9. Simon Quinton 21 February 2013 at 16:16

    What a superb looking unit. The camels are excellent.

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  10. Ubique Matt21 February 2013 at 17:00

    Another outstanding paintjob, those camels look quite cute (unlike some of the dirty great big spitting brutes I've encountered in the past). Will be very eyecatching on the tabletop.

    Regards,
    Matt

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:04

      Strangely cute; I think hat is why the SMA keeps wanting to name them.

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  11. Scott B. Lesch21 February 2013 at 18:36

    Michael, these are beautiful. When you war game them do you "fight" them as is mounted, or have dismounted replacements?

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:05

      Thank you so much Scott, I was quite upset to find out that they unit fought as infantry, the camel were purely to get them from A-B!

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  12. Over Open Sights21 February 2013 at 18:44

    Superb stuff, Michael. I must do some more Soodan meself. I fabcy doing a few more Guards in Experimental Khaki.

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:07

      Oh Experimental Khaki eh? Where you go, I will inevitably follow and a huge thank you Mark.

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  13. Phyllion21 February 2013 at 19:37

    These are superb Michael. As many have noted, the camels are exceptional.

    I've just started reading a good book on the Sudan, 'Khartoum: the ultimate imperial adventure' by Michael Asher. I've only devoured a few chapters but really enjoying it.

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:09

      Thank you for both the kind words and the great reference, will certainly be adding that to the book list.

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  14. Furt21 February 2013 at 19:58

    VERY nicely done Michael - these are a triumph!

    Frank
    http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/

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  15. Scottswargaming21 February 2013 at 20:53

    Brilliant job Michael. I agree the tones of the camels are simply splendid.

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  16. Ray Rousell21 February 2013 at 20:55

    Excellent painting Michael, I like the way you've painted the camels faces, very cool!

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    1. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:12

      Thank you Ray, I was really pleased how they came out.

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  17. Michael Awdry21 February 2013 at 22:04

    Incredibly kind of you Andrew, thank you.

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  18. Jay21 February 2013 at 22:23

    Very nice, Michael!

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  19. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 22:57

    Lovely figures. Plus your current read "Flashman at the Charge" is, in my opinion, the best of the lot. The border guards comments at the Pass in the final chapter is classic!

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2013 at 17:57

      Matt that is very kind of you, but I shall resist the urge to fast forward to the final chapter.

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  20. Stefan (aka. Monty)22 February 2013 at 10:45

    Hi Michael,

    it's great to see some new models from your gifted hands. Once again a great painbtjob and a set of great miniatures.

    Cheers
    Monty

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  21. Rodger22 February 2013 at 10:46

    Very very nice Michael!

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  22. Phil22 February 2013 at 13:54

    Those camels are just amazing, great work!
    Phil.

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  23. Silver Whistle22 February 2013 at 16:38

    I never thought I would say this about camels but they are gorgeous. Well worth the wait.
    Cheers,
    Pat.

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  24. dramatic katastases22 February 2013 at 17:58

    Michael, your camels are amazing!
    Panagiotis.

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  25. PanzerKaput22 February 2013 at 20:05

    Great work there Michael with the grey uniforms and lovely work on the camels.

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  26. Anonymous23 February 2013 at 08:53

    One thing people hardly ever seem to get right are camel skin colours... but you nailed them!!! Top work!

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2013 at 18:01

      Probably more by luck than judgement, but very kind of you to say so.

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  27. The Angry Lurker23 February 2013 at 13:44

    Bloody amazing humps and figures my friend!

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2013 at 18:01

      Thank you my good man, very kind of you to say so.

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  28. Whisperin Al23 February 2013 at 19:45

    Fabulous figures Michael - nicely done!

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  29. Whisperin Al23 February 2013 at 19:46

    Fabulous figures Michael - nicely done indeed!

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  30. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War24 February 2013 at 01:27

    Nice work Michael...especially the color of the camels

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2013 at 18:03

      Thank you Captain, I was really pleased with the way they turned out.

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  31. Schrumpfkopf24 February 2013 at 05:43

    Congratulation. Exactly the sort of obscure stuff I like. Well presented and the painting is brilliant.

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  32. Ogilvie VC25 February 2013 at 08:06

    Your camels will be the new bench mark by which all other camels shall be measured...stunning work that man. You've got the flesh tones on those troopers spot on as well. It doesnt get any better than that.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2013 at 18:05

      That Sir, is incredibly high praise, I am truly flattered.

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  33. DeanM25 February 2013 at 17:19

    Gosh, Michael, I don't know how I missed this post the other day. Wow - spectacular looking figures. You should be very pleased with the camels - as well as the riders and basing. I've yet to paint up a camel, but these are surely impressive and a great study. Best, Dean

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  34. Anna Elizabeth23 May 2015 at 15:08

    Lovely job on your Camel Corps. I need to get some of these for my force. :)

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