Monday, March 18, 2024

28mm Achaemenid Persians: More Chariots

When I placed my first order, I had not been sure that the scythed chariots would fit on 60mm frontage. They did, so I had to order a second set.

This is the final unit for my Commands and Colors Persian army.





 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

28mm Achaemenid Persians: Horse Archers

The Persians get one unit of horse archers, probably drawn from the steppe tribes. I varied the colors quite a bit on these.





 

Saturday, March 16, 2024

28mm Achaemenid Persians: Slingers

 My Commands and Colors scenarios call for two units of Persian slingers, and here they are! The slingers get an extra hex of range over the standard light infantry.


I went for more drab colors on these troops. I'm not sold on the idea of slingers with shields, but that's how they came.











Friday, March 8, 2024

Yet More Chinese Pirates!

The latest commission is done! These 72 Chinese pirates are headed to their new owner tomorrow. All figures are Foundry.

I have enjoyed painting these colorful silks. All the fabrics have three tone shading, as does the flesh.













 

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

28mm Achaemenid Persians: Light Infantry

 

The Persian army gets four units of javelin-armed skirmishers. For these troops, I went with a more subdued color palette, figuring that these troops would be drawn from the peasantry.


















I am getting close to done with this army! I have one unit of chariots, one unit of light horse archers, and two units of slingers left to go. After that, I can move on to the Greeks!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

28mm Achaemenid Persians: Light Cavalry

My Persian army needs four units of light cavalry. The rules call for three bases per unit. Why did I do four? I have no idea.

















Light infantry is on the desk now!