From CLarenceH: Camels and a Horsie!

It's a great feeling to meet a hobby goal. This unit and the edition of a mounted Emir, completes my initial target to face off against my Highlanders.

Not a great photo, but I'll set up some proper shots on terrain when I get in my first game.

So for a quick recap, this gives me four units of Beja foot (two with spears, one with swords, and one with rifles), the camels, and a mounted Emir - 89 models in a relatively short period of time. Going forward I intend to add two units of Nile Arabs and a unit of Baggara cavalry. Beyond that? Well, we'll see. I may incorporate ahistorical things like Zanzibar slavers (I don't think they ranged up the Nile to Egypt), nefarious Belgian mercenaries (not really appropriate as allies of the Mahdi), or Central African style brigands (Rugga Rugga). I already have a large collection of these from the Wargames Foundry Darkest Africa range that will fit right in with a little rebasing. Of course, I can always add more Beja foot!

Up next - reinforcements for the Brits - a platoon of the IX Sudanese!

From MartijnN: A Small Squadron

I don't know what is with this quarantine situation, but time seems to be slipping through my hands without me accomplishing as much as I'd like to in the way of painting. Still, gradually small steps are being taken to return to some form of normality, which is  a relief. The thing I find most challenging about the situation is the fact that one is never alone. Having two young children in the house all the time can be quite challenging by itself!

Anyway, I noticed this thing going on throughout the various challenges about camels. While rummaging through my lead pile I came across these 15mm ships of the desert, produced by Chariot Miniatures. So without further ado I present a small squadron:

Simple paintjob using mostly Citadel's Contrast paints.

Thanks for looking and stay safe, even when the reins are being loosened!