Thursday, May 21, 2020

Warlord Games Imperial Roman Auxiliaries

An older set, but freshened up with a metal command group.
Painted these up using the usual block painting followed by Minwax staining method. Highlighting and touching up afterwards.
The wreath, star and moon shield decals have a clear backing so the basic shield color is your choice. I chose green to contrast the red and black shields I'll have for the Victrix Legionaries (once they eventually arrive - I'm hoping).
These sculpts are about 10 years old, but still very nice and paint up well. However, their dynamic poses make it a bit difficult to base them on a 40mm square; 3 figures per in open order is about the only way.
Next up are the scale-creep'd Victrix Armoured Gallic Warriors - again these are awaiting shield transfers direct from Victrix. Best wishes to you all for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
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  1. CyrusMay 21, 2020 at 10:40 PM

    Fantastic work Dean, cracking auxiliaries! I do find it annoying when figures in a unit are hard to rank up.

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:28 AM

      Thanks, Mike! Yes, It's surprising how 4 Napoleonics in more static poses can fit onto a 40mm square. I think the spears and swords outstretched make it difficult. Best regards, Dean

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  2. PhilMay 21, 2020 at 11:20 PM

    Splendid shields and wonderful paint job!

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:30 AM

      Thank you very much, Phil! Best regards, Dean

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  3. Michael AwdryMay 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM

    Another great looking group, although I can see what you mean about the poses making it difficult to base.

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks a lot, Michael. Yes, it's mostly due to their outstretched arms with spears and swords that make it hard to base them. I can't see how one could base 4 of them onto a 40mm square. Kindest regards, Dean

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  4. Matt CrumpMay 22, 2020 at 12:35 AM

    They are a lovely unit Dean , once you get enough figures on the table a little scale variation isn’t too bad.

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:40 AM

      Thanks, Matt. Yes, agree about the use of slightly different scales on the table - once the battle begins no one really notices or cares about it. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. roma912May 22, 2020 at 3:05 AM

    Fantastic looking Auxiliaries Dean. I know you mean about figures not ranking up causing basing difficulties however, these look great and have a real sense of momentum about the bases.

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:45 AM

      Thanks, Ross. These along with the previous Celt/Britons have such dynamic poses, I really have to forgive the difficulty of basing them. And, a plus is that due to the poses, the 3 figures do flesh out the base as well as say 4 more static posed figures. More bases = less figures to paint :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Dmitry SvidloMay 22, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    Wow! Looks great, Dean! They impress absolutely new models in active poses (and with an awesome paint) despite an outdated release :)

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:47 AM

      Thanks, Dmitry. I had this same set when they first came out; I sold them off years ago, and when I saw the metal command figures - I couldn't remember if the original set had them or not. A buddy confirmed they were indeed a new addition. An improvement to the set I have to say. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Sergey AgeevMay 22, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    Cool auxilaria! Dynamic poses look great!

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 11:49 AM

      Thanks, Sergey. The poses work well for Auxiliaries, I think. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. Michal DwarfCryptMay 22, 2020 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful looking unit!

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 12:37 PM

      Thank you very much, Michal. Best regards, Dean

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  9. caveadsum1471May 22, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    Splendid looking auxiliaries! Thanks for the heads up re basing and transfers as I've got a pile of these to do in the not so distant future!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 4:08 PM

      Thanks, Iain. I do like this set, with the caveat of basing requirements. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. Biblicrafts MiniaturesMay 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    Beautifull units very well painted! Great job!

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM

      Thank you very much!Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. rrossMay 22, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    More lovely paint work on these Dean...not sure if I said this last time, but three per base look fine to me, and has the advantage of making the same number of figures go a bit further!

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:51 PM

      Thanks, Keith. Yes, 3 per, in this case certainly fills the bill. Warmest regards, Dean

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  12. Jonathan FreitagMay 22, 2020 at 7:41 PM

    Outstanding work, Dean! Is it weird not to have Enfilade this year?

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    1. DeanMMay 22, 2020 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks, Jonathan. Yes, great question. I've been attending Enfilade for a decade or so, and this is the first time missing it. Maybe next year will be even better as we're all so bummed missing it. Warmest regards, Dean

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  13. NeilMay 23, 2020 at 5:07 AM

    Lovely!

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    1. DeanMMay 23, 2020 at 8:36 AM

      Thank you very much, Neil. Kind regards, Dean

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  14. Simon Quinton May 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    These look so fabulous Dean! Great job on them all!

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    1. DeanMMay 23, 2020 at 5:55 PM

      Thanks a lot for visiting and your kind words, Simon. Best regards, Dean

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  15. GonsalvoMay 23, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    Everything about these Romans is outstanding. The shield transfers came out extremely well.

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    1. DeanMMay 23, 2020 at 5:56 PM

      Thanks so much, Peter. Kind regards, Dean

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  16. FourEyedMonsterMay 23, 2020 at 7:08 PM

    Lovely work ... painting and decals look great.

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    1. DeanMMay 24, 2020 at 1:57 PM

      Thanks for your visit and kind words! Best regards, Dean

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  17. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)May 25, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    Great looking Romans Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMMay 25, 2020 at 9:01 AM

      Thanks Christopher. Kindest regards, Dean

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  18. Mike VellaMay 25, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Lovely stuff Dean! That command stand really stands out!

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