Friday, March 25, 2011

Seleucid Companion Wedge

Well my 1st Corps figures finally made it in, after over a month waiting. I ordered it via Scale Creep Minis - but the initial order Mark received from 1st Corps didn't include Scythed Chariots. Along with the chariot, I needed four more cavalry figures to complete the wedge. I managed to finish them up today.
They are a mixture of 1st Corps Hetairoi and Agema sets. The main difference is the horses have different types of barding, and also the Agema guys have full leg armor. I wanted the unit to have a little variety. Their helmets are identical though.
I regret that I couldn't complete the chariot model for tomorrow's playtest for our Magnesia game scheduled for Enfilade! in May.
I've also been waiting on (for over a month) another order to complete the Seleucid army. I ordered some Old Glory stuff from Warweb. The delay was that they didn't have all the items in stock; they should be here any day. For tomorrow's game Samurai will be substituted for Dahae, Turcopoles for Gallic Noble cavalry, and Hoplites for a Gallic Warband.

13 comments:

  1. Cav and base look stunning, shame the chariot has to wait. Hope you game goes well.
    Peace James

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  2. Fantastic looking mini's- and the wedge turned out rather nicely!

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  3. Looking good there Dean, the relic figure really did come up very well, so did the rest of course. Waiting for orders is a pain I've got 5 outstanding at the moment worth about $400 and I'm starting to get twitchy.

    PP

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  4. The unit looks great as ever!
    Cheers, Wolfgang

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  5. The cav and the wedge base truly look grand - your skills are most impressive

    I'm looking forward to seeing how they do on the table

    Miles

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  6. Thank you all very much for the great comments. Of we get antsy waiting on orders - we want our toys, and we want them now! ;)! I actually started on the Scythed Chariot this morning; still won't be done in time for today's playtest - have to leave in about an hour.

    Warm Regards, Dean

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  7. Very impressive.
    I look forward to seeing the chariot finished.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  8. Lovely brushwork work Dean. The unit looks lovely on the wedge base.

    I hope this unit wins you many battles.

    Helen

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  9. Thank you all for the kind comments. The wedge was in action today - actually on the table, but saw no real action. The mounted bowmen screened them so well they never got into contact. Regards, Dean

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