Elessar2590 in the Sudan
The Naval Brigade
The Victorian Royal Navy spent much more time fighting on shore than they did in enemy boarding actions. Outfitted with the same .577/450 Martini-Henry Rifle and bringing along some of the most modern crewed weapons of the period the Royal Navy is a pretty cool and multi purpose force especially for conflicts in Africa. These aren't Marines they're ordinary sailors.
I picked up four groups of eight for a total of 32 Sailors, 2 NCO's and 2 Officers. Miniatures are Empress from Elite Miniatures here in Australia.
Two Groups advancing, 12 with Caps and 4 with hats. I split the force in half to make painting a bit easier and focused on this half first. 
Not a lot of webbing and most of it is covered by the neckerchief and the way the arms are held.
Lieutenant on the Left, Petty Officer on the Right. 
Blocking out the colours. Barbarian Flesh, Platemail Metal and Mournfang Brown
I decided to give the Officers white trousers to mix them up a bit
I also wanted to make this one an Irish/Scottish Officer so tried out a red/orange beard colourscheme
Quickly did the hair, even the miniatures without facial hair got a moustache, can't be a Victorian sailor without facial hair. My standard Army Painted Black Wash
The Uniform gets a Caledor Sky highlight.
The first half of the first half, the miniatures are finished and I'll post them later this week.
Epic research into a niche of history and great results so far @elessar2590! 😀
Thanks Jim, These will be my multipurpose stuff for the Anglo- Zulu, Boer, Egyptians and Mahdist Wars since my Regulars are in the very niche Grey Uniforms of the 1885 Sudan Campaign. Also a nice bit of colour. Technically these models are for the Zulu Campaign since they have the cartridge boxes on the sides rather than in front but besides that everything is the same. Researching Naval Troops is a nightmare, no one can agree on what they looked like, three different artists who saw them in the Sudan all show different trousers (blue/white), headgear (White Caps/Hats/Helmets) and Jackets… Read more »