These are the
Irregular Miniatures 2mm models which will used in the
Actium game. Mainly lining the shore for aesthetics - quite like they did during the actual battle.
That is a nice
Hotz Artworks terrain mat they're on.
I've been thinking that 2mm would be a good scale for an Alesia game. Irregular makes army packs, including Gauls, so the figures are not a problem. However, the terrain, which would include a lot of siege works, may be something a bit much to tackle. Still, it would an interesting scenario - what with Julius Caesar leading a desperate cavalry counter-attack and all.
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| A shot to show the rear of the troops |
A couple of 1/1200th Langton ships for scale comparison. Close enough for gaming purposes, IMO.
I really should start on the handful of Crusader Gladiator figures now that the Actium stuff is ready.
A splendid army, complete and splendid!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil! If I decide to do Alesia, I'll need a lot more :) Regards, Dean
DeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan!
DeleteRomans? Where? Oh there!:-)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though well done Dean!
Christopher
Lol. Glad I got the ones with oblong scutum, the rectangular ones would be a dead give away for EIR :)
DeleteThey do look rather nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray. They are nice and easy to paint. I'm curious to see how their Gauls look and paint up. They're based in looser, open order - 15-figs per stand vs. the 20 (2 ranks of 10) for these Roman close order troops. Best, Dean
DeleteI'm sure you'll make them look mighty fine Dean!. I suppose the main thing on them will be the bright colourful shield?
DeleteWait!
ReplyDeleteWhat is this strange feeling...?
The imperative need for a new project with a new scale!!
Nooooooo... ;-)
Lol! What is cool is being able to fit an entire legion (or two) into a CD jewel case. :)
DeleteLooks really good. Eventhough it is really small I think that you have made the details come alive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, Peter. Much appreciated. Regards, Dean
DeleteIncredible what can be sculpted in 2(!)mm - they look great next to the ships!
ReplyDeleteSoren: I agree, the sculpting is quite impressive when seen in-person also. I'm curious to see how their Gauls look -- and paint up. Regards, Dean
DeleteQuality!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks, Ross! Appreciate your approval on these wee-troops. Best, Dean
DeleteNice idea :)
ReplyDeleteWorks well with the ships.
Thank you, Mike. Appreciate the visit and kind words. They do seem to work well wit 1/200th - 1/900th ships. Best, Dean
DeleteVery impressive work, Dean, congratulations. As for Alesia, well my friend, I don´t mean to rain on your parade, but you´ll find some difficulties.... : http://mightygodking.com/images/asterix/asterix1/asterix89.jpg CHeers!
ReplyDeleteLol! Wonderful comeback! Although I never really read Asterix, I've seen the illustrations enough and appreciate them. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteShame on you, Dean... ;-P
DeleteLol! I know, it does feel like a guilty pleasure. And I was just looking at their army packs with "100 to 150" stands each! :)
DeleteThey all look fabulous!
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