Saturday, July 11, 2020

Victrix Celtic Chariots Featuring Boudica

Here are the 3 chariots from the set - which includes parts for two variants of the chariot (side panels), and also two variants for the drivers.
The set comes with three chariot sprues - with the two variants mentioned and also one each figures of Boudica and a wizard...er...I mean a Druid dude with head on a spear, etc. I'll be working on him later. It also comes with a sprue from the Armoured Warriors set.
In fact, I used two of the previously painted figures from the Armoured Warriors set - since I haven't based them yet as I'm still waiting for their shield transfers. It actually worked out nicely as I used metal shields from the Warlord Games Ancient Britons set.
The chariots themselves go together very easily - only a few parts. The drivers' hands are separate from their forearms - with the hands holding a length of reins. The two drivers on the left need to have their arms positioned with the reins aligned properly prior to gluing them to the shoulders. The driver on the right has his arms molded onto the body, so easier to line up his hand and reins.  Even the instructions say the build is "slightly complex." Still, it wasn't too difficult, and the end result looks nice.
Thanks for visiting, and wishing you all good health and happy hobby endeavors!

39 comments:

  1. Very nice mate! I note they are riding across a field of Roman skulls. Nice touch :-)

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    1. Thank you kindly, Millsy! Yes, the GW Skulz board - a one off piece I picked up several years ago from a local store that had it one sale. It does come in handy for photo ops, though. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. Outstanding! I really like the oval bases for the chariots.

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    1. Thank you very much, Jonathan! The bases are from Hobby Lobby - 8 to a pack for $2.99 (before the 40% weekly online discount coupon). Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Wonderful stuff, just looking at my Hittite ones and these are just the inspiration I needed...
    Fantastic.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Thanks for the kind words, Stu. Have fun on your Hittites! Warm regards, Dean

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  4. Oh, that's fantastic work Dean! Great tribute for this great person!

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    1. Thanks a lot, Michal. I saw her statue in London several years ago. I wasn't keen on her history back then, though. Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. Very striking Chariotry, Dean!
    (Has anyone answered why the Celts were still using chariots so late in time?)

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    1. Thanks, Peter! I saw a YouTube vidi on this - it made sense. Although fallen out of favor on the Continent, the Brits continued using them until the late-1st/early-2nd C.-ish. The video author surmised they were used more like taxis for key warriors - much like the ones in the Iliad. Interesting in any case. Kindest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you so much, Bartek! Best regards, Dean

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  7. Fantastic chariots Dean, superb!

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  8. I like those, they are quality kits. It helps when you can make them look pretty too of course. Nice paint jobs sir.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. Thanks a lot Kevin. Always appreciate your kind comments. Warm regards, Dean

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  9. Great looking chariots, wonderful job Dean!

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    1. Thank you very much, Phil. Best regards, Dean

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  10. Lovely work as usual Dean! Boudicca looks like she means business!

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    1. Mahalos, Doc! Appreciate you stopping by and kind words. Aloha, Dean

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  11. Great looking chariots! They look splendid!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thank you very much, Iain. Kindest regards, Dean

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  12. Mighty chariots, they'll look impressive on the battlefield. Well done!

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    1. Thank you very much, Javier! Warmest regards, Dean

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  13. Fantastic chariots, Dean! I like the dynamic poses and bright colors. Indeed they will adorn your games!

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    1. Thank you so much, Dmitry. Looking forward to getting them in a game someday. Warmest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Denis! Warm regards, Dean

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  15. Great work as always Dean...its always good to see Boudica/Bouadicea make and appearance - but isn't her chariot supposed to have scythes on the hub caps?! (joking!)

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    1. Thanks a lot, Keith. Oh, yeah, I saw that on a YouTube video. Might need to add those. Kindest regards, Dean

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  16. Wonderful job, Dean! And beautiful basing!

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    1. Thank you very much for your kind words, Sergey. Best regards, Dean

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  17. Great work Dean, I am trying to stay away from Romans and Gauls, you are not helping ;)

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    1. Thanks a lot, Scrivs. I had stayed away from EIR and Gauls for a few years. Succumbed to them after seeing Victrix EIR Legionaries on YouTube. Kindest regards, Dean

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  18. These are fantastic!

    I love that they actually have reins!

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  19. Wonderful looking chariots Dean!

    Christopher

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  20. There is so much detail to discover on your paint jobs and it's no different for the minis here. Fantastic work DeanM.

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  21. Everyone else has said it, because they are: fantastic! A super representation of the queen of the Iceni too.

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  22. Which colour did you use for the chariots? Aggaros Dunes?

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