It's a bit of an eclectic mix, but especially pleasing were figures that came from fellow bloggers. One set, from Aaron Hunt, was kindly sent to add to my Dux Bellorum project. They are a mix of Old Glory Saxons and Germans, and they were very nice to paint, even though they were done quickly. For my purposes they will be mercenaries or local roustabouts. Many thanks, Aaron!
The other set of models comes from Jonathan Freitag. These four Carthaginian chariots will add weight and heft to my existing (but previously puny) chariot arm and turn them into a force to be reckoned with. Many thanks! Sorry that the photography is a bit off, and the painting is not quite up to Jonathan's own high standards.
The other big talking point is the infantry for my long suffering nascent Achaemenid Persian force. Mystified readers may wonder why they are flocked in green: the answer is that in my wargaming world, everyone is flocked in green.
So there we are. Nice to have them done, and very pleasing to now have more contingents from greatly esteemed bloggers to point out to anyone who happens to show any interest in my poor collection!
That's good flocking work my friend!
ReplyDeleteRight on, Fran!
Deletelol, thank you, gentlemen!
DeleteGreat looking collection, Aaron, and your chariots look superb! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon!
DeleteAfter all that work it is always nice to get a completed collection of figures all lined up for a view. And a nice looking collection of figures it is too.
ReplyDeleteSure is. Only another 500 or so Persians to do now ;-)
DeleteNice one Aaron! I'm with you on basing consistency, all my ancients will be given sand and some grass regardless of where they my be from or fought historically.
ReplyDeleteYep, consistency is the big thing for me too!
DeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteNicely done Aaron. Of course the Persians should be on green bases. The most important part of the empire were the Fertile river areas.
ReplyDeleteJust the reasoning I wanted to hear!
DeleteI like the Carthaginian chariots!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteLooking mighty fine Aaron! Never forget, green is good!
ReplyDeleteSo they say, Ray!
DeleteNice work, Aaron. All the troops look great together.
ReplyDeleteA fine bit or work getting these diverse troops table ready. My Egyptians are the exception to green bases... sand for them!
ReplyDeleteI did think about it, but came down on the side of right and justice ;-)
DeleteNice job and good numbers! :)
ReplyDeleteLooking damn fine sir!
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