These are all armed with bows, but the kit comes with javelin arm options too. The SAGA rules for Late Romans have these classed as warriors with composite bow.
This set of figures should be it for mounted units for the SAGA Late Roman warband - along with the Heavy Cavalry and Cataphracts. As the group I play with normally use 6 point warbands, they'll be some decisions to make when forming up the warband. Altthough it is good to have options available.These were painted in my usual block painting followed by Minwax staining. The tunic embellishments were given a little high-lighting for effect.The horses are a little different from the ones in the Heavy Cavalry set. These have a little more fancy horse furniture - some have small strips hanging off the main straps - also some metal discs. Also, the horse halves seemed to fit better together - no noticeable gaps.Besides the Litko bases showing up in the mail, the LBMS shield transfers for the infantry and heavy cavalry also arrived. Once the shields are done a family portrait will follow. I hope to have the Late Romans in action next week at our SAGA game day. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you the best.
Fab looking figures Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray. Hopefully they'll perform well on the gaming table. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking great at your usual rapid rate!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! Purely gaming standard painting :) Best regards, Dean
DeleteThese look excellent. It's a reminder that I've been wondering whether to add horse archers to my Late Roman force - I'd only really need 4 for Dux Brit.
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Thanks, Stephen. Main reason for the bow option on these is SAGA doesn't have them with javelins. Although their composite bows have the same range as javelins. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteYour figures are always a joy to look at Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteNicely done Dean 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Matt! Best regards, Dean
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