Monday, August 10, 2020

Victrix Macedonian Phalangite Command

Sorry for the back to back posts, but I ended up working on these right after making the previous post. Interestingly, the Victrix set comes with 27 figures - which at first seems like an unusual number, but ended up okay for me with a 24-man phalanx formation and these 3 command on a separate base. This works okay for Hail Caesar, but for something like WAB, the command would be part of the formation-proper, front and center.
The standard and the officer's shield have LBMS transfers from the Phalangite set. The standard bearer and musician's shields are metal embossed ones from Crusader - which I've had for many years. For the record, the Crusader shields are a good alternative if you don't want to use decals or transfers - you just need to paint them bronze and give them a wash and highlights.
The figures themselves are nicely proportioned and cleanly sculpted. I don't recall seeing any mold lines.
As mentioned in the previous post, I would not hesitate picking up more of these if I were to create a larger Macedonian/Successor army.  The one cautionary note would be that they are slightly larger than many other makes, but not by much.
Thanks again for stopping by, and happy hobby endeavors to you all!
Farewell to Epirus!

34 comments:

  1. Beautiful command stand! Are the cavalry large too?

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    1. Thanks, Jonathan. Haven't gotten Macedonian cavalry, but their Greek Light Cavalry seem fine. Actually, the Phalangites aren't too much bigger than many current 28mm ranges. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. I remember posting about pikes, then I blinked and caught up to this one. Nice work Dean, a very nice command stand.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. Lol! Yes, only 3 figures, but wasn't sure when I would paint them. Just got the urge last night. Warm regards, Dean

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  3. Nice work and a lovely unit......I have quite a lot of victim Greeks, their casting must be improving as they certainly have mould lines on mine 👍

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    1. Thanks a lot, Matt. I've never picked up their Greek Hoplite sets, but it may be that they are some of their older sculpts - and molds getting old? Anyway, appreciate your visits and warm comments. Best regards, Dean

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  4. Great looking command stand and the phalanx looks superb as well.

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. Thanks a lot, Ross! Appreciate your visit and nice comments. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. Lovely command group, Dean! I really like the pale yellow and purple colors you’ve picked. On and on I venerate your colour taste :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Dmitry. I really never have a formula with colors - I just mix and match until they look "right". Best regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you so much, Christopher! Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. WOW! Stunning job! Love it very, very much!

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

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    1. Ah, you're too kind, Michal. Thank you very much. Warmest regards, Dean

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

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

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  11. Wow Dean...your work is always fantastic but these figures look a step above your usual very high standard...they are superb!

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    1. Thanks a lot, Keith. Appreciate the kind words. Warm regards, Dean

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  12. Excellent command! They look great!

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

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  13. Lovely looking command stand! Very nice work!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks for the visit and kind words again, Iain. Warmest regards, Dean

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  14. Wonderful painting as usual and a great (Alexander the Great?) little command vignette!

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    1. Mahalos, Doc. Didn't think I would get back to phalanxes after parting with my Foundry collection, but these Victrix plastics broke down my resistance. Aloha, Dean

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  15. Lovely stuff Dean, you are getting a great throughput lately.

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    1. Thanks, Scrivs. I just ordered a more Victrix Macedonians. :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  16. Brilliant stuff Dean a great command stand to add to the collection.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. Thanks a lot, Stu. I ordered a couple more Phalangite sets and may mount the next command within the phalanx itself. Kindest regards, Dean

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  17. Nice job, Dean! Team bases are great for reviving the game

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