Enjoying a day off from work thanks to Turkey Day. While my wife was doing the cooking, I managed to finish up the unit of Greek Archers which will support the Epirote Warband being built for Elephants Rampant. Next up will be Greek Light Cavalry.
The figures in two bodies types. One pose allows the right arm to either draw an arrow from the quiver worn on the back or holding an arrow in a down position. The other pose has the right arm already molded onto the body as if drawing an arrow to fire - which looks sort of odd as there isn't an arrow fitted to the drawn bow.
I used four basic colors for the tunics - and added hem stripes to the white one. The tunics have nicely sculpted folds for highlight. Helmeted heads from the Light Cavalry and Samnite sets were used on some of them.
This unit completes the foot troops for the warband which will also have a unit of cavalry and an elephant (one of the Aventine elies I already have).
Instead of the traditional turkey, we decided on Dungeness crab and tempura - shrimp and sweet potato.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gorgeous archers Dean, fantastic painting. Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! It's a see food diet. :) Kind regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking archers! Nice looking meal too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. Tasty, but can be a bit messy. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking archers Dean and your meal looks tempting too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ross
Thanks, Ross. About to make a second round on the tempura. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit and kind words. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteStunning work, Dean! Beautiful photography too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Dungeness crab feast for Thanksgiving looks terrific. Perfect PNW holiday fare.
Thanks, Jonathan. I love turkey and stuffing, but sometimes you have to break from tradition. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work! Love these archers!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Michal. Appreciate your kind words. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteNice painting, nice spread too!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Fran! Regards, Dean
DeleteBright miniatures, very successfully it turned out
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Hopefully the tunics aren't too bright. I tried to mute the colors a bit. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteAmazing miniatures.. and a yummy looking meal too...!! Ironic you would post Greeks... on Turkey Day ;) Cheers!!!
ReplyDeleteLol! I get it! THanks, RM! Best wishes, Dean
DeleteGreat work as ever Dean. Happy Thanksgiving. We had the UK-USA fusion food vegetarian version ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paul. I like veggies, but gotta have meats once in a while! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteNice colors and beautiful archers!
ReplyDeleteThank you much, Phil. Plan on using them with as Bidowers in a version of Lion Rampant. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteWhat more can you ask, great looking figures and great grub!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray! The meal was indeed very tasty. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean and I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher. Yes,it was very nice and relaxing. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking Greeks and my mouth is watering 🤪
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Matt. Polished up the leftovers this morning. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent archers, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice comment, Sergiuss! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThey look excellent; the highlighting on the tunics is especially effective.
ReplyDeleteSeafood on Thanksgiving. Not done in New England...
Hmpf! :-)
(Looks great!)
Thanks, Peter! I wish I had some clam chowder too! :) Regards, Dean
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