With the arrival of the very nice "lambda" shield decals from Veni Vidi Vici, managed to complete the Spartan project. Here are the 64 spearman along with the earlier completed command.
I ordered sets of black and red "lambda" decals. Jay at VVV was kind enough to locate some red ones which are currently shown out of stock on the website. Initially, I had planned to have the two units with the same colored shields, but decided to mix them up to give them a more varied look.
Ranking spearmen in thrusting poses takes a little bit of work, but pays off in the end.
The white linothorax gives a simple, but striking look when coupled with the crimson red tunics, IMHO. Interestingly there are two figures from one of the overarm thrusting packs wearing the older style bell cuirass - maybe a lucky family heirloom.
I took a lot of pictures from different angles - as I'm quite pleased with how they turned out.
Pardon the indulgence - they may look like the same photos, but I promise I moved the units around (movement trays are the bomb!).
And finally, a shot of the rear rank guys in underarm poses - just showing a little love for them as they're hidden behind the overarm posed guys on the trays.
Okay, glad these guys are finally done - I can get back to some Bolt Action projects now. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you all the best in health and hobby pursuits!
Awesome Dean ! Fantastic looking mini's ! Fantastic paint-job ! Amazing ! Well done !
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Thank you so much, Mario! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent Spartans, Dean! They look brutal and cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sergey! Yes, these older sculpts by Steve Saleh are great. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent Spartans Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! Yes, these are some excellently sculpted Spartans - the long braided hair showing beneath the helmets are particular nicely done. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteJust beautiful and colorful batallia of spartiatoi!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Vladimir! Glad the turned out the way they did; one thing I am surprised at is how heavy they are compared to the usual plastic I have. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteStunning Dean. Simply stunning. Will we be seeing these fellows in battle soon?
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Jonathan. I hope to have them facing Pyrrhus in a Battle of Argos game someday. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteWooooow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking Spartans!!!
Thank you very much, Michal! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice work Dean and nice to get them completed, would be nice to see fighting👍
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Yes, I know - they need to get bloodied. Best regards, Dean
DeleteAn imposing sight Dean; you have really captured the immovable power of a Spartan phalanx here. Great job!!
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Thank you kindly, Ross. They definitely work best in formation! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey're quite impressive and it's a pleasure to look at them. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Javier! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSaga armies or warbands just can’t pull off the look of massive amount of figures. I mean it looks like it should. But you can’t really be done dude, I estimate at least four more blocks plus the other side, you gotta so do it!
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the decals was worth it, having to paint 64 would have drove me nuts.
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Kevin
Thanks, Kevin! Yes, I agree - nothing against skirmish type of gaming, but I do like the look a massed troops; and painting 64 "lambdas" was something I knew I wouldn't do too! :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome looking Hoplites, Dean. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Peter. Appreciate the visit and kind words as always. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteAbsolutely stunning Dean! The big units really make for quite an impressive sight.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Nick! They do look quite menacing together. Best regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb looking Spartans Dean! I have been meaning to take a look at your recent painting for a little while. These are seriously impressive! I can see the appeal of movement trays for them - that's a lot of spears to get tangled up in! Stunning work!
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Jason
Thanks a lot, Jason. Yes, the movement trays take me back to the old WAB days. :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLove 'em, Dean! Ranked up, with Lambdas gleaming.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the kind words and stopping by, Monty! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking couple of units Dean
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Scrivs! The trays really reminded me of WAB days! :) Kind regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome looking Spartans! Good call on the movement trays and mixing up the transfer colours!
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Thanks a lot, Iain. I'm quite please with how they turned out, particularly as I picked these up at a closing sale without any real idea what to do with them other than the price was too good to pass up (70% off). Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteMost impressive and superb Spartans Dean!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Phil! Best regards, Dean
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