This specialized 28mm metal skirmish set features six Afghan tribesmen armed with iconic long-barreled jezails, perfect for harassing British columns in the rugged terrain of the North-West Frontier.
Recreate the desperate mountain warfare of the 19th-century "Great Game" with the Afghan Tribesmen Skirmishing with Jezails. This set captures the elusive and deadly nature of the tribal warriors who mastered the art of long-range sniping against British Imperial forces. Each figure is depicted in a dynamic skirmishing pose—utilizing cover, reloading, or taking aim with the jezail, a distinctively curved, long-barreled musket that often outranged the standard British Brown Bess.
Produced in an elite partnership with North Star Military Figures, these metallic miniatures offer the sharp anatomical detail and historical accuracy required for professional-grade wargaming. These figures are designed to perfectly compliment your Afghan Tribesmen plastic sets, adding essential variety in poses and weaponry to your tribal warbands.
Features
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Scale: 28mm
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Category: Miniature Figures
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Product Type: Skirmish Infantry
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Era / Faction: Victoria’s Little Wars / North-West Frontier
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High-quality construction: Metal (White Metal)
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Set includes: 6 individual figures armed with jezails
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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 (2.9” W x 2.2” H x 0.7” D)
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Recommended for collectors ages: 14+ (Not a toy)
Pro Tip: To represent the distinct look of the jezail, use a fine-tipped brush to add metallic silver or brass "banding" along the barrel and ornate mother-of-pearl or bone inlays on the curved stock—details that Afghan warriors often added to show their status and craftsmanship.
Recommended Finishing Essentials
The Professional Palette (Realism & Detail)
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Tribal Attire (Earth Tones): AK11115 Light Earth or AK11031 Buff are perfect for the off-white and tan shades of traditional robes.
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Jezail Woodwork: AK11102 Deep Brown provides a rich, dark texture for the heavy wooden stocks.
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Metalwork: AK11212 Gun Metal for the long barrels, highlighted with AK11191 Gold for brass ornamentation.
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Leatherwork: AK11029 Black or dark browns for ammunition pouches and sashes.
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 weapons.
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Quick Detailing: Use The Army Painter Fanatic Matte Black for turbans and Plate Mail Metal for the barrels.
Basing & Scenics
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Terrain Foundation: Use Krautcover Scenics Soil of Sparta (KCS-91002) to recreate the arid, rocky foothills of the Khyber Pass.
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Foliage: Add Krautcover Scenics Static Grass Summer 2mm (KCS-94002) sparingly among the rocks to represent hardy mountain scrub.
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Weathering: Apply AK Interactive European Earth weathering pigments to the bottom of the robes to simulate the dust of the Afghan wilderness.
