So, how do these chaps compare with the Peter Pig figures that make up the bulk of my armies? The answer is, IMHO, fairly well, but Martin Goddard's figures have a clear edge. I'm not entirely convinced by some of the poses (especially the one apparently leaping into space from a rock), and the comand figure selection isn't that helpful - a standard bearer would have been a useful addition, so in the fullness of time I may convert one of the prancing figures.
That said, the figures are decent, fairly well detailed and paint up well. they are not as slight as PP's but I guess that plays to the fearsome repuation of the Indian troops - they are, after all, over ten feet tall old boy!
A severe lack of enthusiasm meant I only painted up half of the pack, so I have another battalion's worth left to do (and then some Sudanese). But first on the stocks to finish will be the artillery support for my Camel Corps - more of these chaps later!
Thanks for posting those pictures - I'm after some Indian troops for my Sudan project as well, and I wondered how the OG would fit in with the Peter Pigs that form the majority of my project... I've been badgering Martin to add them to his Sudan range for years now! :o))
ReplyDeleteYour guys look good - it also looks like you have the same base sizes as me - 30mm square?
Yes, I'm using 30mm squares for infantry and cavalry (since I originally based for PITS) and 40mm square for high comand and artillery. Supply camels, markers and suchlike on pennies and 2p pieces.
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