Anglo-Zulu Project

Battle of Isandlwana

Last fall a small group of us decided to expand our Black Powder gaming into the Anglo-Zulu war.  Initially myself and Phil would do British and Brian would model the Zulu hoards with a little help.  Well that was the plan at least.


Brian initially found a deal on War games Factory(WGF) plastic Zulu and Phil already had the start of a small collection.  I initially acquired a box of WGF Brits and Warlord Brits. 


Since that time this project has snowballed quite a bit.  Mostly due to some great sales from Black Tree Design (BTD) and how cool the figures looked once complete. :)

Hoard of Plastic Zulus to Assemble

WGF ZULU assembly

WGF Brits as Naval Infantry (Lack detail and out of proportion)

Initial Warlord Brits for 24th Infantry

I now have over 100 British infantry a unit of Lancers, two 7lb guns and a Gatling Gun for the British.  In order to get the massive scale I also decided to help Brian with the Zulu and will have 140 once complete.  Phil has done the same which will bring our total Zulu forces to 440.


So far my experience is that the WGF Zulu are inexpensive and look really good, but a pain to assemble.  I would pass on the WGF British as the sculpts really look horrible in comparison to others.  The Warlord plastic British are OK, but the BTD British are by far the best and no assembly required as they are metal figures.

Brian's First test paint for WGF Zulu

BTD 17th Lancers ready for combat

BTD Infantry as 24th of foot

Using the Black Powder rules we decided the British units will be 12 figures and the Zulu War bands 20 figures.


BTD Zulu Chiefs

BTD 91st Highlanders

BTD 80th foot

Our initial goal was to be able to play by the New Year.  We are a little behind.  Currently the British are more than ready to field a force, but the Zulu are lagging a bit with only a couple units ready to take the field.

My British Infantry Completed thus far

If we stay focused (Brian) I think it is realistic that we can be ready by the end of February early March in time for upcoming conventions.

Brian's First Zulu ready for basing

On goal we have discussed is to run some grand scale games this year at conventions for both AWI and Anglo-Zulu.  AWI is ready and Anglo-Zulu soon will be once we test play a couple of scenarios.

More Warlord Plastics to add to the collection 

Phil has managed to find some excellent painting guides and resource material on the Internet put our by War-games Factory which make the painting much easier.






Zulu Reference Guide:


http://www.wargamesfactory.com/_literatur…/Zulu_Army_Article


British Reference Guide:


http://www.wargamesfactory.com/_literature_53137/Farnworth_Zulu_War_British.


Osprey also publishes a number of good reference books on the topic for pictorial reference and reading.


Of Course the movies ZULU and Zulu Dawn are readily available although not the best uniform reference. :)




More to come.....