Trooper Hlubi troop Natal Native Horse & Frontier Light Horse Mtd.

[Richie]

Hi All,
These are nowhere near ready but I thought I would give you an insight to what is coming along in the near future.
The first figure is something I have been working on whilst doing the 54mm Zulu and letting them dry ect. He is a mounted trooper of the Frontier Light Horse, currently sat on the Irregular Horse mount.

The second is an auxillary trooper of Chief Hlubi Molife's Sotho troop, based on the artwork of Steve Noon who gave me permission to reproduce his artwork as a model figure. Thank you again Steve.
An excellent job again by Ariel working from only one 2d reference and a bit of support from me.
The figure again will be reproduced in 54mm (1/30) and 120mm, I may also opt for a bust version, I will think on this one.
Files currently with Tommi who will produce his usual wizardry in Morph mud, so quite a few weeks away yet.
Anyway I hope you like what is coming along and the Hlubi Trooper is the second figure that can be paired up the the Natal Carbineer Sgt. The third figure for this trio which can be made into a vinette or stand alone is planned and in the pipeline.
cheers
Richie

 

[ometz]

Both figures look great. The native auxiliary trooper is exceptional.

 

[Richie]

Both figures look great. The native auxiliary trooper is exceptional.

Hi Oliver,
Thank you, yes the Hlubi Trooper is something special, from the concept artwork to the 3d render.
Cheers Richie

 

[Viking Bob]

Love the native trooper, a very nice looking sculpt. I will wait for the 54

 

[grasshopper]

Nice..both of them..even the horse!

 

[Richie]

Love the native trooper, a very nice looking sculpt. I will wait for the 54

Hi Bob,
Thank you, not a problem on the 54mm version.
Cheers Richie

 

[Richie]

Nice..both of them..even the horse!

Hi GH,
Thank you,.
Cheers Richie

 

[grasshopper]

Hi GH,
Thank you,.
Cheers Richie

Have you come across The redcoat history channel? Chris is south African who does work for BBC ..has podcast, YouTube channel..often references to various African campaigns

 

[Richie]

No, but I will check it out, sounds interesting.

 

[grasshopper]

http://www.redcoathistory.com/

 

[grasshopper]

He is a battlefield guide for the Zulu campaign sites

 

[Nap]

Hi Richie

Fine subjects as always , they are unusual figures which is great to see

Both will be very popular

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Peapot]

Hello, the 3D foot figure is excellent and I want one. The mounted figure and horse dont quite look right? He seems to have too long a body? unless he meant to be standing up in stirrups? Horses neck?

Michael
https://paintedheroes.blogspot.com/

 

[Martin Antonenko]

A member of this troop is even immortalized on the base of a monument in Pietermaritzburg, which commemorates the Zulu wars there...:




Cheers

 

[Richie]

Hi Richie

Fine subjects as always , they are unusual figures which is great to see

Both will be very popular

Thanks for sharing

NapView attachment 453424

Hi Nap,
Thank you, there is a real shortage of Zulu war Colonial units so I am trying to address that.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Hello, the 3D foot figure is excellent and I want one. The mounted figure and horse dont quite look right? He seems to have too long a body? unless he meant to be standing up in stirrups? Horses neck?

Michael
https://paintedheroes.blogspot.com/

Hi Michael,
Thank you, the Frontier Light horse figure is not on his own nag yet, this one is borrowed form an Irregular Horse Trooper. The horse is stretching his neck, that will all come to light in the future.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

A member of this troop is even immortalized on the base of a monument in Pietermaritzburg, which commemorates the Zulu wars there...:




Cheers

Hi Martin,
You are correct, that figure had to be repaired and refurbished a few years back as it was knocked off it's plinth. Only that figure mind you. There are theories why and none of them good. They were brave soldiers and deserve to be honoured as such.
cheers
Richie

 

[Cannonball]

Super subjects Richie. Love the look of the Native trooper.


Neal

 

[Blind Pew]

Both are good - but that Native Trooper is a real winner, no question.

 

[Richie]

Super subjects Richie. Love the look of the Native trooper.
Neal

Hi Neal,
Thank you mate, it was Steve's illustration for a commission painting that kicked this off and a tip off from my mate Chris Heal.
Here is the finished painting with the figure just behind Durnford.
Any one wanting a limited edition print of this signed by the artist can contact Neil Thornton
Neil Thornton | Facebook
cheers
Richie