Saturday, September 19, 2020

Celt/Briton Army Arrayed

 As threatened earlier, here's a group photo of the Celtic/Briton army to date. Mostly Warlord Games and Victrix plastic figures; two metal chariots are from Renegade. I may add few other figures/small units later - possibly druid/fanatics, hunters and villagers; but for now, pretty much done.

I'll likely take a break from Ancients and work on either the Pike & Shot or Fallschirmjager boxes which were picked up from the closing sale a few weeks ago.
I'm a bit intrigued with Pike & Shot as I have virtually no knowledge of the period. Until the next post, wishing you all the very best!
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  1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2020 at 1:52 PM

    WOW! Dean, your Celts are such an impressively colorful group. What more can I say, gorgeous army.

    I would enjoy seeing you tackle pike & shot next.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 2:06 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Jonathan. Yes, Pike & Shot sounds interesting. Will need to start researching. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. IvanSeptember 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM

    Very cool! 17 century is best of the best %)

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks, Ivan! Brand new period for me. Appreciate your inspiring words. Best regards, Dean

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  3. Strategist Ultima OrienteSeptember 19, 2020 at 4:23 PM

    Great army! What kind of rules do you use for play sword-era wargame?

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM

      Thanks for the kind words. As for rules, probably Hail Caesar. Although I have played WAB and Lion Rampant for Ancients and Medievals in the past. Warm regards, Dean

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    2. Strategist Ultima OrienteSeptember 19, 2020 at 9:47 PM

      I also like this rules. Much more than WAB, though I played in WAB before.

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    3. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 10:19 AM

      I like the overall mechanics of WAB, probably the single most thing I disliked about WAB was the individual casualty removal. Although I understand how it does affect frontage and combat, etc.

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  4. CyrusSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    Great looking army Dean, always amazed at how quickly you paint!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you very much for your kind words, Mike. I used Minwax stain a lot. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. PhilSeptember 19, 2020 at 11:55 PM

    Congrats, they look superb...and ready to fight!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you very much, Phil. Kind regards, Dean

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  6. rrossSeptember 20, 2020 at 3:42 AM

    Fantastic looking Celtic Army Dean - now you need to start reading up on the ECW - or will it be TYW? your are going to have to buy a few more figures too....

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:10 AM

      Thanks a lot, Keith. Although I lack knowledge of both ECW and TYW, what little I know intrigues me. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. caveadsum1471September 20, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    Great looking Celt army! ECW or 30 years war,still the pike and shot rulebook isn't a bad start,as I know you love plastic, the warlord battalia box is pretty good value and you can pick it up a bit cheaper online plus they often have special offers/sales.
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 8:11 AM

      Thanks again, Iain. Yes, I was just looking at starter armies from Warlord Games. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. blacksmithSeptember 20, 2020 at 11:18 AM

    Most impressive army

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 11:45 AM

      Thank you very much for your kindness, Javier! Best regards, Dean

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  9. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 20, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    That's looking amazing!!

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  10. Mike VellaSeptember 20, 2020 at 2:50 PM

    Oh my word Dean! That is a gorgeous group!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 20, 2020 at 2:54 PM

      Thank you kindly, Mike. Warmest regards, Dean

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  11. KevinSeptember 20, 2020 at 9:28 PM

    Nice Dean, my vote is for Fallschirmjager if that means anything;) Honestly seeing paint on either of the two very different periods will be a treat.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMSeptember 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM

      Thanks for the vote, Kevin. I had wanted to paint up FJ's as Ramcke Brigade but realized it wasn't the figures in Tropical attire. I actually just ordered the Warlord Games ECW Battalia set off of ebay. Kindest regards, Dean

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  12. Matt CrumpSeptember 21, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    Great looking army Dean beautifully tuned out. I have always had a hankering for ECW so interested to see how you find the Pand S figures

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    1. DeanMSeptember 21, 2020 at 6:27 AM

      Thanks, Matt. I went ahead an "pulled the matchlock" on ECW. Read the Pike and Shot book yesterday - well, actually skimmed the rules (as I'm familiar with Black Powder and Hail Caesar), and read the section on the ECW - also watched "Cromwell" with Richard Harris - for inspiration. Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. Dmitry SvidloSeptember 21, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    My congrats! it's terrific army. And your productivity is very impressive :)))

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    1. DeanMSeptember 21, 2020 at 6:28 AM

      Thanks, Dmitry - not sure when they'll go up against the EIR troops - but hopefully soon. Warm regards, Dean

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  14. Moiterei_1984September 21, 2020 at 3:18 AM

    What a splenid looking force!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 21, 2020 at 6:30 AM

      Thank you very much, Nick! Kindest regards, Dean

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  15. Ray RousellSeptember 21, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    The figures do really look beautiful, Dean!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 21, 2020 at 6:32 AM

      Thank you kindly, Ray! Appreciate the visit and kind comments. Warmest regards, Dean

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  16. Stuart SSeptember 22, 2020 at 6:59 AM

    Great looking force Dean, with loads of option on the table top. Top job on the Chariots so real standout pieces.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  17. ljr70September 23, 2020 at 3:14 AM

    Gorgeous work! A lot of effort and love went into this project!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 23, 2020 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you very much for the kind words! Yes, it was quite enjoyable working on these guys. Warmest regards, Dean

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  18. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 23, 2020 at 4:30 PM

    Impressive looking collection to be sure Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMSeptember 24, 2020 at 6:31 PM

      Thank you so much, Christopher. Warm regards, Dean

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  19. Doc SmithSeptember 23, 2020 at 8:36 PM

    What a fabulous Celt army Dean - just wonderful. Superb painting and basing and if you haven't tried it I'd recommend Infamy Infamy (Two Fat Lardies rules system) - brilliant skirmish rules - the Ancients version of TFL's Chain of Command (the best WWII rules bar none).
    Regards, Doc

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    1. DeanMSeptember 24, 2020 at 6:34 PM

      Mahalo, Doc. I few of the local gamers are playing Infamy, and CoC as well. Aloha, Dean

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  20. GonsalvoSeptember 24, 2020 at 6:47 PM

    As lovely as the figures are one unit at a time, the combined effect is really over the top! :-)

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    1. DeanMSeptember 25, 2020 at 6:16 PM

      Thanks, Peter. I actually just picked up 3 Warlord chariots today at a local sale. Kindest regards, Dean

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  21. FourEyedMonsterSeptember 26, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    An impressive army indeed.

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