This essential 28mm metal command set features six uniquely sculpted tribal leaders and standard bearers, providing the charismatic leadership necessary to direct Afghan warbands during the 19th-century "Great Game".
Unify the disparate clans of the North-West Frontier with the Afghan Tribal Command from the Victoria’s Little Wars range. This set captures the fierce and storied leadership of the tribal warriors who famously resisted British Imperial expansion. Each figure is depicted in an authoritative pose—ranging from chieftains signaling the charge with drawn tulwars to standard bearers hoisting iconic tribal banners.
Produced through an elite partnership with North Star Military Figures, these metallic miniatures offer the deep anatomical detail and varied clothing textures—such as layered robes and intricate turbans—required for professional-grade historical wargaming. These figures are designed to perfectly complement your Afghan Tribesmen plastic sets, serving as a visually striking centerpiece for your skirmish units.
Features
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Scale: 28mm
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Category: Miniature Figures
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Product Type: Tribal Command
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Era / Faction: Victoria’s Little Wars / Afghan Tribes
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High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
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Set includes: 6 individual figures (Commanders and Standard Bearers)
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Partnership: Produced with North Star Military Figures
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Compatibility: Compliments Afghan Tribesmen plastic sets
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Assembly or painting required: Yes (Unpainted figures; preparation required)
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Packaging: Jewelry Box (3.1” W x 2.3” H x 1.2” D)
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Recommended for collectors ages: 14+ (Not a toy)
Tip: For the banners, use a mix of vibrant greens, reds, and blacks; historically, Afghan tribal flags were often inscribed with religious or clan-specific symbols, which can be recreated using fine-tipped markers or detailed freehand painting.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Tribal Robes: AK11115 Light Earth or AK11002 Offwhite provides the perfect base for traditional linen attire.
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Weaponry (Tulwars): AK11212 Gun Metal for the blades, with AK11191 Gold for the ornate hilts often favored by chieftains.
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Leatherwork: AK11102 Deep Brown for high-matte finishes on belts and ammunition pouches.
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Skin Tones: AK11047 Mediterranean Flesh offers an excellent starting point for weathered mountain complexions.
The Speed Painting Path (Fast-to-Table)
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Base Coat: The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Bony Matter for robes and Hardened Leather for wooden weapon stocks.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for turbans and Plate Mail Metal for sword blades.
Basing & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Soil of Sparta (KCS-91002) to simulate the arid, rocky foothills of the North-West Frontier.
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Foliage: Add Krautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm (KCS-94002) sparingly to represent hardy scrubland.
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Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the hemlines to simulate the dust of the Khyber Pass.
