Sunday, April 4, 2021

Greetings from Lakonia - Artizan Spartan Command

Painted these up while awaiting the arrival of the VVV lambda shield decals. These are from the Artizan Spartan Command pack - less one other figure. The "lambda" are hand-painted on the two shields; not hard to do, but didn't want to do this 64 times over.

The guy holding the plastic broom bristle spear originally held a sword. It looked a bit over-sized and figured a spear would balance the stand better.
Too bad the guy holding the staff with his cloak wrapped around him didn't have a transverse crest on his Corinthian helmet - like that famous statuette. I think Artizan had two command packs - and the other one had a guy wearing a helmet with transverse crest; as well as including a piper.
Anyway, these are a nice compliment to the spearmen; the braided Spartan locks are nicely sculpted.
Just a little update and wishing you all a Happy Easter!
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  1. Jonathan FreitagApril 4, 2021 at 8:27 PM

    Oh, this is a gorgeous vignette!

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    1. DeanMApril 4, 2021 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you very much, Jonathan. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. KlingulaApril 4, 2021 at 8:56 PM

    Excellent commanders, Dean! They are waited by great battles 8)

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    1. DeanMApril 4, 2021 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Denis. I hope to host a game with these in the not too distant future. Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. CyrusApril 4, 2021 at 10:14 PM

    Fantastic Spartan command stand Dean!

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  4. rrossApril 4, 2021 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful command group Dean, the cloaks look outstanding

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:55 AM

      Thank you very much again, Keith. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. PhilApril 4, 2021 at 11:39 PM

    Outstanding job on this command stand Dean, just perfect!

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:57 AM

      Thank you so much, Phil. Blood red and Bronze...the Spartans knew how to color coordinate. ;) Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Michal DwarfCryptApril 5, 2021 at 12:32 AM

    Lovely looking command sir!

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:58 AM

      Thank you very much, Michal. Kindest regards, Dean

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  7. Mario MorrhayeApril 5, 2021 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful command group ! Fantastic paint-job on them !
    You made a great choice switching the sword for a spear. Looks much better than with a sword.
    Greetings

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks a lot, Mario. Yes, the sword shape didn't look right too. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)April 5, 2021 at 3:31 AM

    Great looking command stand Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:59 AM

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Christopher. Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. James FisherApril 5, 2021 at 5:14 AM

    I am off the blogs for a week or so and you have begun churning out superb looking ancients! The figures on your earlier posts are all lovely, but this Spartan command stand is extra beautiful!
    Regards, James

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you very much, James. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. Friends Of General HaigApril 5, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Happy Easter, Dean! Great looking command stand 👍

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 11:35 AM

      Thank you! Appreciate the visit and nice words. Best regards, Dean

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  11. NeilApril 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    "This is Steilacoom! Or Tacoma! Or somewhere in the Northwest!
    Neil

    http://toysoldiersanddiningroombattles.blogspot.com/

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 11:36 AM

      Yessir! Or roundabouts nearby... :) Kindest regards, Dean

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  12. blacksmithApril 5, 2021 at 9:28 AM

    Great command stand! Congrats

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you very much, Javier! Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. Stuart SApril 5, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Cracking Job Dean, a great command stand.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 1:52 PM

      Thanks a lot, Stu. Appreciate the kind words and visit. Warm regards, Dean

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  14. Strategist Ultima OrienteApril 5, 2021 at 4:07 PM

    Superb. Not a my period, but thats just great command base.

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2021 at 6:43 PM

      Thanks, Vladimir! Appreciate the compliment - knowing this is out of your interest period. Warmest regards, Dean

      P.S. I jump around periods a lot :) Lol!

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  15. Simon Quinton April 6, 2021 at 12:32 AM

    Lovely paint work Dean. They make a superb command stand!

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    1. DeanMApril 6, 2021 at 6:08 AM

      Thanks, Simon! Appreciate the compliment. Kindest regards, Dean

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  16. Matt CrumpApril 6, 2021 at 1:30 AM

    Very nice work as always Dean, you’ve encouraged me so I will get my Spartans out for a game sometime soon 👍

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    1. DeanMApril 6, 2021 at 6:10 AM

      Thanks, Matt! Interestingly, I had tried to sell them off to local gamers - no takers even with a price of $45 for 68 figures; figured "Oh, well...I'll just go ahead and paint them up." :) Glad I did, as they look nice - and you can never have too many Hoplites. Warmest regards, Dean

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  17. roma912April 6, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    Superb command stand Dean. I may have a Spartan general with a transverse crest spare if you need one? Let me know and I'll check tomorrow.

    And yes, you can never have too many hoplites!

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. DeanMApril 6, 2021 at 3:27 PM

      Thanks for the kind words are generous offer, Ross! Don't trouble yourself about looking for the figure - I'll probably get one later on - along with more hoplites. Warmest regards, Dean

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  18. PsychosisPCApril 8, 2021 at 5:07 AM

    Those are cool, cranking them out.

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    1. DeanMApril 8, 2021 at 6:24 AM

      Thank you very much! I hope to get the decals for the rank and file shields soon. I may end up painting over the decals if they look too small. We'll see. Kindest regards, Dean

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  19. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.April 9, 2021 at 4:03 AM

    Superb painting and basing of some lovely sculpts that have stood the test of time.
    I have been looking through your previous posts Dean and your production rate of painted figures is amazing.

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    1. DeanMApril 9, 2021 at 8:44 PM

      Thanks for the kind words and visit, Pat. Much appreciated. Warmest regards, Dean

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  20. Sergey AgeevApril 9, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    Wonderful vignette, Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 9, 2021 at 8:44 PM

      Thank you very much, Sergey. Kindest regards, Dean

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  21. caveadsum1471April 10, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    Awesome looking command stand,lovely work!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMApril 11, 2021 at 5:12 PM

      Thank you very much as always, Iain! Kindest regards, Dean

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  22. Dmitry SvidloApril 10, 2021 at 8:21 AM

    Splendid command vignette, Dean! The spear works better then a sword for sure.

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    1. DeanMApril 11, 2021 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you so much, Dmitry! Yes, with him standing behind the officers, a spear is much more appropriate. Kindest regards, Dean

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  23. fireymonkeyboyApril 10, 2021 at 11:29 AM

    Spiffy - I like the variation in the reds; subtle touch.

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    1. DeanMApril 11, 2021 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you very much, Markus! Yes, thankfully the Spartans loved their crimson/red clothing. Warmest regards, Dean

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  24. GonsalvoApril 11, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    Very handsome, Dean!

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    1. DeanMApril 11, 2021 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you very much, Peter! Warm regards, Dean

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  25. FourEyedMonsterApril 12, 2021 at 2:13 AM

    Terrific trio! Nicely done sir :)

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    1. DeanMApril 12, 2021 at 1:31 PM

      Thank you very much! Kindest regards, Dean

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