Tuesday, June 23, 2020

60mm Expeditionary Force Roman and Celt "Toy Soldiers" - WIP

I really should have started on the Victrix Celtic Chariots, but felt a little diversion was needed. Here are the Expeditionary Force Romans with a Minwax stain over a very basic block paint job applied with a fairly large brush.
For "toy soldiers," these are very impressive. Not only are the heads and arms interchangeable and poseable, but the weapons are made with harder plastic and don't have the bendy issue with softer plastics. The detailing is quite good too - most of the expected items are nicely sculpted. A Victrix 28mm Roman in front for scale comparison.
Prior to the staining; with the Celts and shields in the background. I used rattle can spray paint for the base coating. The rest of the areas were mostly painted with Apple Barrel craft paint which I picked up for .50 cents a bottle.

Thanks for allowing this indulgence and wishing you all the best in hobby and health.
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20 comments:

  1. Jonathan FreitagJune 23, 2020 at 7:33 PM

    These Romans look huge! Are you planning skirmish gaming with these?

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2020 at 7:48 PM

      Thanks, Jonathan. They'll likely be just a toy soldier display. Although they could possibly be used for a skirmish scenario. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Michal DwarfCryptJune 23, 2020 at 8:42 PM

    Great looking miniatures.
    It's a nice change after painting small things :)

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks, Michal. Yes, and its sort of nostalgic as, like most of us, I started with "toy soldiers" long before wargaming miniatures. Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Paul Scrivens-SmithJune 24, 2020 at 5:55 AM

    Huge fellows, look forwards to seeing them complete.

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  4. Paul LiddleJune 24, 2020 at 8:23 AM

    Great work, they have good detail and sensible poses. Very impressive.
    Regards,
    Paul.

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:02 PM

      Thanks, Paul. Yes, they looked good on the website, and they're pretty nice in person too. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. Grzegorz ZydorJune 24, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    It looks cool, I'm waiting for the chariot all the best

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you very much, Grzegorz. Yes, the chariot and crew are next. Kindest regards, Dean

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  6. IndependentwargamesgroupJune 24, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    These are lovely, well done

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:07 PM

      Thanks, Robbie. The shields are looking nice too. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Michael AwdryJune 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM

    Oh my goodness Dean, these look awesome and big!

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:07 PM

      Thanks a lot, Michael! Best regards, Dean

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  8. Bartek ZyndaJune 24, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    They are really massive. The 28mm figure looks like a man among the giants. Splendid work! Love the finishing on the centurion. Cannot wait for the chariot to be finished. Good luck!

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:08 PM

      Thanks, Bartek. Yes, the chariot will be fun to work on too. Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. Mike VellaJune 24, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    They do look very nice Dean. It’s amazing what a difference the Miniwax stain does to a figure.

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 2:09 PM

      Thanks, Mike! Yes, Minwax to the rescue (of a poor paint job) again. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. GonsalvoJune 24, 2020 at 3:05 PM

    They came out very well, Dean!

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2020 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks, Peter! A nice little diversion. Kindest regards, Dean

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