Mounted Infantry in Zululand 1879

I've been working on the new Empress Miniatures Mounted Infantry sets for the past few days, so I thought I'd post a few pictures showing progress so far...

I've painted and based two figures in Mounted Order and three in Dismounted Order so far, with a further mounted figure painted but awaiting his two fellows before basing can be completed. The pointing mounted figure is the officer ~ he's also the left hand dismounted figure with pistol. The close up shots below give you a better idea of the quality of the sculpts I think ~ we'll draw a veil over the quality of the painting though...

I think the figures in Dismounted Order are full of life and they are proving good fun to paint and base in mini diorama mode ~

When I get the remaining figures painted and based, and the whole unit varnished, I'll post some further pictures.