Been out of sorts, painting wise, for a week or so. Managed to paint these three guys today - the horses were done earlier. The set is actually called EIR Mounted Generals, but one of them is clearly a Centurion - and I'm not sure he'd be classed as a general. Anyway, my buddy gave me two sprues (6 mounted figures total) of this set on his way to far off lands. He's also the one who gave me the 16 EIR Legionaries. Amazingly the Victrix EIR Legionaries I ordered back in April (mailed after restocking on 22 May) still haven't arrived.
Plan to add another figure or two prior to basing them on command stands.
Really nicely sculpted and detailed figures; and best of all they're plastic so you can easily interchange arms and heads, etc.
I might use spare shields from the EIR Cavalry set for the some of the other three remaining figures on the other sprue.
During a bout of impulse buying, I ordered a set of Victrix Celtic Chariots and a box each of Expeditionary Force Romans Legionaries and Celtic Chariot from Hobby Bunker. The box says 1/32 scale, but the web lists them 60mm - and they are larger than 1/32 - 54mm. I plan to paint them up as traditional toy soldiers - maybe even gloss coated.
Thanks again for dropping by and wishing you all good health and hobby pursuits!
Fantastic work Dean! Interested to see what you do those Imperial Guard lancers.
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks, Mike. I had forgotten about the Lancers. I really should get to them. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThe Generals look nice, makes me think of the 1960 movie Spartacus where the big battle is about to happen with Crassus sitting on his horse watching his plan play out.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Kevin. Yes, those Roman equestrians surely were aristocratic. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThey are just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, UG. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work on the officers, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jonathan. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLooking Great Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Michal. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteMotivated and splendid generals Dean, well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Phil. I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteHandsome figures, so much to look at in each one of them. Those chariots are going to make lovely pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Norm. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteMagnificent looking cavalry Dean, lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Michael. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean, it cost you a lot of time
ReplyDeleteThanks, Grzegorz! Appreciate your visit and kind words. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteSuper looking generals! Those chariots will be ace!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you very much, Iain. Looking forward to starting on the chariots. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking officers. They seem like the Antique Rome in its splendor:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Dmitry. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThe officers turned out well. Looking forward to the celts - they models look great, and I'm planning to treat myself down the road. In the mean time, I'll have to settle for living vicariously through your purchases ;)
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you for your very kind words, FMB. I highly recommend the EIR range from Victrix. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWonderful job, Dean! Nice to see!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sergey. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking generals! Those figures have a very nice sculpture. Good luck with your big toys!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Bartek. I suppose those 60mm plastic toy soldiers are some sort of diversion from wargaming figures. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteReally nice work Dean. I like the shade if purple you used for the chap in the middle. Very imposing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! I was wondering about if I should do one with purple - supposedly a very expensive color which only very wealthy/high-positioned folks would have. Guess he'll have to be the overall army general. :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSuper looking officers Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteNice work Dean, look forwards to seeing them based and in action.
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Scrivs! Best regards, Dean
DeleteJust painted up my first one on my blog. They are awesome looking miniatures.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Great stuff, PC. Best regards, Dean
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