Friday, February 3, 2012

Warlord Roman Legionaries - WIP +1

Just about done with this unit; only need to finish the 3-man command group and movement tray. Initially, I was going to go with a 32-man unit (4 ranks of 8), but decided to go with a 30-man unit (3 ranks of 10). I had added two more figures to up it to 32, but now I'll likely add a Light Bolt Thrower and have them crewed with the extra two figures - almost the same cost for two Seasoned Legionaries - using the new WAB Armies of Ancients lists for EIR.
BTW, I was hoping to achieve a more muted red for the tunics after staining. It's kind of a brighter red than I had wanted, but the shields and close-order ranking should minimize the effect.

9 comments:

Baconfat said...

Wow Dean, they look great with less work than normal.

In Chigh said...

Nice unit, well done.

Rodger said...

Excellent work Dean. Very nice.

Michael Awdry said...

Great looking unit Dean. Not a bunch you would want to upset in a bar!

DeanM said...

Thanks again, Gentlemen - for the kind comments. Hope to have the command done with the unit properly based soon. Today, heading out for a WAB game and club meeting. BTW, I envision this unit to be akin to the Immortals - 30-man unit, fighting in 2 ranks with heavy throwing spears. Best, Dean

RazorOne223 said...

Dean, nice work! I have one question though, the round bases? I mounted mine on 20mm square bases as they are close order infantry. Just curious...

Cheers

Eric

DeanM said...

Eric:

The metal washers are 3/4" - 20mm, so they will still be in close-order. I just want the ability to turn them this way and that when ranking them up. Some of the poses (especially the guys launching he pila)are a bit animated. Also, I like the added weight to the plastics. Best, Dean

Cyrus said...

Excellent legionaries Dean.

Sławek Chomiczewski said...

Painting reflects the high level, keep up the good man.