now paints and bases the model.
Askari Miniatures has expanded its German Colonial line with infantry and artillery figures for Germany's South West Africa colony.
These troops were known as Schutztruppe, and were all mounted infantry, supported by artillery crews.
The first set is dismounted infantry:
There are also two artillery crews, designed to work our Krupp guns (A-4 and A-5).
This artillery crew is designed to man the Krupp 75mm mountain gun:
Crew consists of one gunner holding a shell, one watching the effect of fire, and two working the gun.
In addition to the Mountain Artillery Crew, there is also a Field Artillery Crew:
This artillery crew is designed to man the Krupp 77mm field gun. The limber shown below is the German Limber A-6. We have your choice of both horses and mules to pull the limbers.
Askari Miniatures models are 28mm. Prices vary by pack - see the Askari webstore for more photos and details of these exciting new figures.