Sunday, September 28, 2014

Warlord Games Auxilia - Ready to Help

Here they are based three-figures per 40mm squares. This is the basing for the modified version of Hail Caesar I've been using. It not only stretches the number of units a bit, but allows for easier basing. And once the battle begins no one seems to notice, or care, about how many figures are on a base.
And as far as these figures go, ranking them up for something like WAB would be pretty difficult thanks to their dynamic poses.
 I went ahead and re-based the Spanish Scutarii too. These were painted a couple of years ago - one of the first projects using the Minwax stain.

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  1. Ben GilmourSeptember 28, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Really nice work, Dean! Like the dynamic poses, too.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 28, 2014 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks, JR. I like these guys better than the Legionnaires - which are a bit static compare to these. I would recommend this set if you're wanting to flesh out an EIR army. Best, Dean

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  2. Ray RousellSeptember 28, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Very nice Dean, just love the Scutarii

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:19 AM

      Thanks, Ray. I did those before I learned to dab off excess pools of the stain ;)! Best, Dean

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  3. Black PowderSeptember 29, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Beautiful colors here - will definitely look amazing on the table!
    I'll have to check out that "Minwax Stain" thing...

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:26 AM

      Thanks, Soren. The block painting and staining is a quick and relatively painless way to get the rank and file out of the way. Not going to win any painting comps, but gets the job done ;)! Best, Dean

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 29, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    They do look great Dean! 3 figures per base really works well for figures in dynamic poses such as these.

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

      Thanks, Christopher. I never liked rear ranks being hidden - particularly their shields. Best, Dean

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  5. CyrusSeptember 29, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    Great Auxilia and Scutarii Dean! Three to a base works well.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:28 AM

      Thanks; and with few exceptions - like Napoleonic line troops and phalanxes, most of my figures are now based three figs per 40mm square. Best, Dean

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  6. jmilesrSeptember 29, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    Excellent work. I've got a few units of these guys for my army. One thing I learned after a few trips back and forth to the tabletop is that the plastic spears break very easily so I've replaced most of them with metal ones.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:29 AM

      Thanks, Miles. The plastic appeared to be pretty sturdy - so was a bit surprised one of the spears broke off during the Minwax brushing - although I was pretty rough. Best, Dean

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  7. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 29, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Nice work! The basing looks great and the Scutari shields are terrific!

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  8. VictorSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Looks great Dean! Can't wait to see them on the table at Enfilade!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:30 AM

      Appreciate the visit and comment, Vic. Best, Dean

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  9. Evan HughesSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    The auxiliaries are great, very energetically posed, and I particularly like those Spaniards. Excellent work all round, Dean!

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  10. Simon Quinton September 29, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Superb looking units as always Dean. I do love the style you paint up your figures in. Top job dude!

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  11. MillsySeptember 29, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    I prefer this style of basing for the period on the whole. It looks much more convincing with charging poses and as you say the miniatures go further too which is always a good thing.

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  12. DeanMSeptember 29, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks, Gents! Appreciate your approval. Best, Dean

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  13. CincinnatusSeptember 29, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Excellent work. Love the bronze montefortino helmets and the painting on the scutum...or are those decals? Either way they look phenomenal.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks! Shields decals were supplied - it's a clear transfer except for the wreath star and crescent - the shield background was painted. I did have to dab a bit of white to the crescent though - as it was bit muted. Best, Dean

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  14. Phil CSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Brilliant!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 12, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Looking great! Still have the metal version to do, if I actually do them! ;-)

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  16. peterNovember 20, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Wonderfull painted units!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  17. RogJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    These are lovely, the lot of them! Cheers!

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