My collection of Colonial Sudanese served for a period of time as ancient DBA Kushites and Noba, enemies of Imperial Rome. Improved painting technique of the recent Hundred Years War project prompted a reevaluation of some old collections, the Kushites and Noba rising to the top of that list.
My first thoughts were to reform the Kushites in two Beja armies, that begged the question of what to do with the extra 50 plus elements.
After some time spent looking at army options, I decided to move forward and refurbish the collection, a solution would become apparent afterwards. Painting the Sudanese was to be “quick and merciless” and after an undercoat of mat white, I began painting the following day. Clothing was kept to a minimum of three colours, shields and skin tone, one colour.
Highlighting followed, using the same colour with a bit of white, I brushed the raised areas and painting muscle definition, I used the same colour but not thinned as much. This can be seen in the following photo.
At the workbench are 15 elements of cavalry and camelry which should not take much time to complete. Photos to follow next week.
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