David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Saturday 17 April 2021

The Tyger's Eye

 The third regiment of Regular infantry, the Tyger's Eye Regiment, completes my planned brigade of Regulars for the army of Typoo Bhyka, the Tyger look of Pendawar. Along with the infantry and cavalry of the Raja's Guard they should form the backbone of the army. The figures are from the Tribal Warriors packs from the Sikh Wars range at Wargames Foundry, sculpted back in the day by the Perrys. The figures are from the Matchlock armed men firing and standing packs, together with three figures from the Tribal Warriors Command pack. As ever the bases are from Warbases and the flag courtesy of chum George Anderson ~

Next I plan to start adding the tribal cavalry elements to Typoo's army. I've bought from both Wargames Foundry and Perry Miniatures so far. For the former from the Sikh Wars range and for the latter from the Victoria's Little Wars range. That's a total of around 30 cavalry figures to tackle next then! They will be based in threes on 80x50mm bases to allow any combination of unit size from one base Tiny units upwards. With those figures identified from my Indian Mutiny collection this will give Typoo's army about 50 cavalry 

Against this the Army of the Pendawar Presidency currently has no cavalry deployed, though I did buy 6 British Light Dragoons in my last Foundry order. I hope to add 12 Native Cavalry from AW Miniatures' range next month. I don't plan on more though beyond these. The strength of the E.I.C. Army of Pendawar will be it's brigades of infantry supported by artillery.

16 comments:

  1. Another fine looking unit of Sikhs - looking forward to seeing your cavalry.

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    1. I think it will be a while before I've any to show rross.

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  2. The Foundry Sikhs are still a terrific range. I have painted many of these figures. Your brushwork is superb.

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    1. Kind words, Jonathan, much appreciated.

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  3. Splendid, splendid, splendid, INDIAN!

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  4. Another beautiful looking unit David and can't wait to seem them in action:)

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    1. Thank you SteveJ, but that will be a good while yet I fear.

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  5. Very nice David I think these are my favourite so far, nice colour scheme 👍

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    1. Let's hope you've not put the hex on them now!

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  6. Looks very nice David and does inspire one to game the period!

    Christopher

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement Christopher, much appreciated.

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  7. Very nice indeed David...
    Another simple but effective colour scheme...

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Simple seems to suit the mood at present here.

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  8. They look most excellent, David!

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