Mounted the figures on 20mm metal washers - for use with both SAGA and other rules systems. Also painted up the shields for a Warrior unit; the design based upon a period mosiac of an unspecified unit.
The mosiac is from the Villa Romana in Sicily and dates from the 4th Century. The shield appears to have a running boar on the bottom quadrant of the shield. I left this off as it would've been difficult to do it on all eight shields. This is something best left to transfers. In fact, if I ever find a boar transfer or decal that would work I may add it.
The remaining two spear units will get LBMS transfers.
Next in the painting queue is the Late Roman Heavy Cavalry plastic set. Hope to update the blog in a few days from another SAGA game day. Thanks again for stopping by and wishing you the best.
Dude those look sweet! It’s nice to have a head start for sure.
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Kevin
Thanks a lot, Kevin! Appreciate the nice words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood looking troops. Good luck with the SAGA game.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe! Appreciate the visit and kind comments. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work Dean. I'm enjoying reading about your Saga project.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard. Appreciate your visits and kind comments. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThe shield design is a 'find' and a change from the usual source. These look splendid and make me wonder whether to increase my force which fights the Franks using TFL's Dux Brit [perhaps my favourite ruleset]
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I look forward to the cavalry
Thanks, Stephen! My buddy who gave me these figures had intended to play Dux Britanniarum with a Romano-British army but he couldn't find anyone to play with at the time. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work once again Dean, particularly given the speed with which you transfer the figures from unpainted to a finished group of 30 or 40+! Look forward to reading all about your Saga adventures in a few days' time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. These are fine for gaming, but close-up the off-white tunics look a bit grimy - could use some touch ups. Warmrest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome work!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Michal! Appreciate your visits and kind words. Best regards, Dean
DeleteYour armies are works of art Dean!
ReplyDeleteAh, you're much too kind, Mike! Warmrest regards, Dean
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