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!
As someone who has painted a fair few camels myself I must congratulate you on these. Splendid!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful compliment, particularly from a man who knows his camels.
DeleteWonderful miniatures! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMarzio.
Thank you Marizio, very kind of you Sir.
DeleteFantastic job on these wonderful models Michael.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly kind of you Jason, thank you.
DeleteExcellent work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir.
DeleteWonderful stuff Michael, every time you post something from Perry's sudan range it gets me more inclined to start a Sudan project!
ReplyDeleteToo kind Sir, but they are wonderfully tempting aren't they.
DeleteGreat work and great paint Michael
ReplyDeleteGreeting .
Thank you Vincent.
DeleteThe newly painted slot right in with the ones from last year, even the camels, I salute you!
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you Ian.
DeleteThose 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.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, really felt that I got the whole blending effect off to a tee on these.
DeleteWhat a superb looking unit. The camels are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon.
DeleteAnother 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.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Matt
Strangely cute; I think hat is why the SMA keeps wanting to name them.
DeleteMichael, these are beautiful. When you war game them do you "fight" them as is mounted, or have dismounted replacements?
ReplyDeleteThank 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!
DeleteSuperb stuff, Michael. I must do some more Soodan meself. I fabcy doing a few more Guards in Experimental Khaki.
ReplyDeleteOh Experimental Khaki eh? Where you go, I will inevitably follow and a huge thank you Mark.
DeleteThese are superb Michael. As many have noted, the camels are exceptional.
ReplyDeleteI'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.
Thank you for both the kind words and the great reference, will certainly be adding that to the book list.
DeleteVERY nicely done Michael - these are a triumph!
ReplyDeleteFrank
http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/
Thank you Frank, very kind of you Sir.
DeleteBrilliant job Michael. I agree the tones of the camels are simply splendid.
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Scott, thank you.
DeleteExcellent painting Michael, I like the way you've painted the camels faces, very cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray, I was really pleased how they came out.
DeleteIncredibly kind of you Andrew, thank you.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay.
DeleteLovely 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!
ReplyDeleteMatt that is very kind of you, but I shall resist the urge to fast forward to the final chapter.
DeleteHi Michael,
ReplyDeleteit's great to see some new models from your gifted hands. Once again a great painbtjob and a set of great miniatures.
Cheers
Monty
Too kind Monty, too kind, but thank you Sir!
DeleteVery very nice Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger.
DeleteThose camels are just amazing, great work!
ReplyDeletePhil.
Thank you Phil
DeleteI never thought I would say this about camels but they are gorgeous. Well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pat.
Thank you Pat, perhaps a little too cute!
DeleteMichael, your camels are amazing!
ReplyDeletePanagiotis.
That is incredibly kind of you Sir.
DeleteGreat work there Michael with the grey uniforms and lovely work on the camels.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pete, very kind of you Sir.
DeleteOne thing people hardly ever seem to get right are camel skin colours... but you nailed them!!! Top work!
ReplyDeleteProbably more by luck than judgement, but very kind of you to say so.
DeleteBloody amazing humps and figures my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man, very kind of you to say so.
DeleteFabulous figures Michael - nicely done!
ReplyDeleteFabulous figures Michael - nicely done indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Al, for both comments! ;)
DeleteNice work Michael...especially the color of the camels
ReplyDeleteThank you Captain, I was really pleased with the way they turned out.
DeleteCongratulation. Exactly the sort of obscure stuff I like. Well presented and the painting is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love obscure! Thank you though.
DeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteThat Sir, is incredibly high praise, I am truly flattered.
DeleteGosh, 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
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean, really kind of you to say so.
DeleteLovely job on your Camel Corps. I need to get some of these for my force. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anna.
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