Pardon my slightly bombastic post title, but here's another version of a Macedonian-Successor army of which most of the original units being sold off several years ago. The only ones I sort of regret selling are the 100-plus Foundry Phalangites. Their replacements are Victrix plastics. In fact, most of the current troops are Victrix plastics. The elephants are heavy metal Aventine models which, along with the Foundry and 1st Corps Hypaspists, are from the original army.
From left to right: Victrix Macedonian Heavy Cavalry in wedge formation; Foundry and 1st Corps Hypaspist; Victrix Italo-Greek Light Cavalry; Victrix Greek Archers; Victrix Phalangites; (rear: Aventine Elephants and a Bolt Thrower); Victix Samnites; Victrix Greek Light Cavalry. In the foreground center is a Relic Antiochus.
Here's a picture of my old Successor army. A lot of the figures are with my local gaming buddies, however, the Foundry phalangites were sold to a gentleman in Texas, IIRC.
This should be enough for a decent Hail Caesar game against my buddy's army - however, I have to await his return from an overseas deployment next year. Thanks again for dropping by and best wishes to you all!
Excellent array mate. You are making this army look doable - but I'd still be reluctant to approach that type of army. Great results.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words! I suppose the earlier Celts could be ysed as Gallic mercenaries too. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteA successor army always makes an impressive sight... and doubly so when it features your painting!
ReplyDeleteRight on!
DeleteThanks, Peter and Jonathan. Appreciate your nice compliments. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAhh! Looking more than awesome Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again, Michal! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic pair of successor armies! They look great!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you kindly, Iain. Best regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic armies Dean, both the old and new! You need at least one Macedonian or Successor army...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! I know, I hemmed and hawed over replacing the phalanxes after selling off the Foundry units; finally broke down and got these Victrix plastics - which I love for the details and weight savings. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThat's very, very cool...and very intimidating! Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Greg! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThere is something fantastic about an army, so well painted, all laid out for battle - even if it is not a period I am into! Every Blessing
ReplyDeleteThanks so much again! I know about not being into a period too - so far, I've yet to get the vibes for ACW and ECW - for some reason, those have never really appealed to me, but can appreciate the work of others in the period. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking force there, I sometimes have regrets about all the painted stuff I sold, but if I did.'t then I would never have the space.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Scrivs! Yes, in fact, I only add stuff when I have shelf space :) Best regards, Dean
DeleteKudos on replacing the phalangites. I'd be daunted to grind through them the one time.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, FMB. For the record, the Victrix guys aren't too bad - if you keep the details simple. You can easily get away with basecoating them white - paint the flesh and leather areas, and then give them a wash/stain. The linothorax has nicely sculpted details where the stain will make a lot of the details pop. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteMagnificent army, Dean! This is a success!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sergey! Best regards, Dean
DeleteDean, an amazing army!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denis! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Best regards, Dean
DeleteLooks very impressive!
ReplyDeleteThank you again, Bartek! Best regards, Dean
DeleteEpic my friend!! As a Macedonian resident I admire your skills in this subject!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Didn't realize you were there. Very cool! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWonderful stuff Dean, hopefully you can get a game in soon.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stu
Thanks a lot, Stu. Hopefully get back to gaming soon. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful army, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Aaron. Great to hear from you. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteImpressive work Dean.....I am not good at selling stuff and admire your determination to rebuild the original army. I have both plastic and metal and both are fine by me.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt. It took several years before even considering rebuilding this army. Glad I eventually did, though! Best, Dean
DeleteBoth armies look great! My congrats on getting this project done. good luck in future games)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry!
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