The standard is an LBMS transfer from an EIR cav set.
The bases are Litko with "steel" bottoms for the magnetized tray. I made the tray back in the day for WAB.
The xystons look a little long, but according to Wiki, they could be as long as about 14 feet. They certainly should give the appearance of "first strike" in games.
Another nice kit from Victrix with several arm/weapon options. They can be armed with javelins and swords as well.
Also started on the two sets of Macedonian Phalangites. Block painted and Minwaxed stained so far.
Just wanted to post a quick update to let you all know what I've been working on the past week or so. Take care and best wishes to you all!
Fantastic Companions Dean! The xyston does look too long.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! The xyston are likely part of Victrix's scale creep :) Kind regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work as always Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Michal. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteSuper job on these Macedonians, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Peter! Best, Dean
DeleteA great looking troop of men. They look pretty cool in wedge formation.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray. There were special rules for the wedge in WAB; never used it in Hail Caesar - guess I should check out the book :) Kind regards, Dean
DeleteStunning cavalry unit, Dean, as always! I like the wedge formation it's very nice idea :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry. I'm not even sure if there are rules for it in Hail Caesar. Best, Dean
DeleteLovely Dean and thanks for providing me with the images of Victrix figures because Ive decided this will be my next little project, these are lovely.
ReplyDeleteSounds great. I think you'll enjoy these kits - they are well-sculpted with easy to pick out details - not over detailed, but just enough, IMO. For gluing parts together (which are mostly arms and heads/helmets) I would recommend something like Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (brush on) - works very nicely. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteAnother bunch of outstanding figures Dean - ancient warriors certainly seem to be your forte!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Keith! Best, Dean
DeleteReally nice. I have not seen a wedge sabot before - excellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm. I made the tray a long time ago, back when I used it with WAB. They had nice special rules for it - in the Alexander the Great supplement. The formation would flatten out after the first charge into the enemy - then would be in two ranks, IIRC. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice work on these Dean, I still have nightmares about the old WAB-wedges ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Scrivs. Can't recall your army at the WAB GT back in 2013 - but I remember a lot of folks ran Macedonian/Successor armies - including the winner, one M. Gibbins. Best, Dean
DeleteGorgeous looking Macedonian cavalry! Really nice!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks so much, Iain! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat job, Dean! I look forward to continuing 8)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Denis! Best regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent painting and beautiful dynamic poses! I'm reading a book about Alexander these days so I was already in the mood :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again. Always nice to read about such important historical figures. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery purdy as usual. I like the wedge formation basing, reminds me of the good ole days WarGames Research Group fifth edition rules and later.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thanks, Kevin! Never played WRG rules, too much of a newbie. However, I'm sure the WAB rules for the wedge may have been based upon them. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look ready to smash a hole in the enemy! Great job Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks a lot, Christopher! Best regards, Dean
DeleteMagnificent cavalry, Dean! They look great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sergey. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely work Dean cavalry really nice. Pike blocks are always a bit of a slog 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt. Almost done with the pikes, just waiting on the LBMS transfers for the shields. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThat wedge formation looks ultra cool.
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