"Bhisti" Topic
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| oldjarhead | 20 May 2021 9:47 a.m. PST |
Gentlemen, I wish to do a conversion to provide some 15mm bhistis for my NW Frontier forces. I have done some minor conversion work (plumes on Crimean war cavalry and changing their overalls to boots and breeches to resemble later home service dress) but I cannot find a basic figure to begin the work. I looked at Minifigs "India 1790s" irregulars, but they have a Mysorean turban which looks quite big. Any suggestions??? My thanks in advance for any advice Colin |
nnascati  | 20 May 2021 11:30 a.m. PST |
I'd look at ancient ranges. I think you want figures in loincloths, right? |
 timurilank | 20 May 2021 2:26 p.m. PST |
Old Glory Sudan range have Ansar infantrymen that would do. They carry no shield and spear or shield can be clipped off.
Essex offer similar Ansar figures, however their poses may be a problem. The Arab slaves carrying baggage might be a better option. |
| rmaker | 20 May 2021 3:05 p.m. PST |
I think you want figures in loincloths "The uniform 'e wore was Nothing much before
and rather less than harf o' that behind
Fer a scrap of twisted rag and an issue water bag
were all the kit that 'e could ever find." R. Kipling – Gunga Din |
| Nick Stern | 20 May 2021 7:20 p.m. PST |
Eureka does a Malay drummer that might work: link
It should be easy enough to break off the drum |
| oldjarhead | 21 May 2021 8:11 a.m. PST |
Gentlemen, Many thanks. I went to my lead pile, found some Ansar swordsmen with hands low, sword can be removed (carefully), should work. I am also planning on ordering some Malay figures after looking at the drummer figure. |
| Mad Guru | 21 May 2021 9:32 p.m. PST |
Late to the party, but coincidentally happened across this late c.19th photo earlier today while looking through a catalogue of old books and illustrations related to Imperial India and Afghanistan, posting it here in case it maybe of some use to the OP and/or other visitors:
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| oldjarhead | 22 May 2021 8:06 a.m. PST |
Mad Guru, thank you for posting this very helpful |
| Mad Guru | 28 May 2021 3:44 a.m. PST |
You are very welcome indeed, oldjarhead, and thank you for staying so! |
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goes to sea with the Terrain Mat.
