Warlord Epic Scale Zulus

 

 

I don't know how they intend for you to organize these minis for Blackpowder rules, but there are enough different sized groups to either make dense masses of men or more open skirmish lines 

       This frame came on the cover of my latest  issue of Wargames Illustrated. I was interested in the presentation; unlike the earlier releases in this series the figures were highly animated and not bunched together. I am impressed by the quality of the sculpts and the precision of the casting work. Honestly, if I didn't already have hundreds of painted Zulus in 25/28mm these would be simply irresistible. The scale compresses the battlefield space needed for a game. You could easily present a game with hundred (nay, thousands) of minis moving across a rolling countryside without that sense of undue compression so often felt when modern rifles make an appearance on the table. 

 

the minis appear to be unmarried regiments, or perhaps married regiments that have left their full regalia in camp, either way the simple uniforms will be far easier to paint

 

 

 

 

the individual detail is quite good, 

excellent proportions for such small figures and very active poses 

 

casualty markers, far better than chits 

 

some of the lads have recently acquire some rifles, I do like the inclusion of the steer,

 as a side note there is no way that I'm painting the tapes on the shield face 

 

       If you are new to the Zulu War, either the conflict with the Boers or the one with the British these will provide you with an excellent choice. I am left wishing that such an opportunity was available to me when I was building my Zulu army!

         Very Highly Recommended !