Friday, January 30, 2015

Men of Bronze

This was a pretty big project, not so much in number of figures (there are 352 painted figures here), but in detail on each.  I wanted my Greek hoplites to look the part, so I painted the alternating bands of colors on helmet crests, hand painted designs on each shield, and painted patters on shield rims.  I'm happy with the result.

All figures are Old Glory 15mm.  The bases are Litko.  I based the shield designs on Little Big Men Studios' excellent transfers.  If I were doing this project all over again, I would just buy the transfers!

Pipers



Generals



Hoplites










I have 24 cavalrymen based and should have pictures on the blog in the next few days.  Then I have about 100 light troops to paint.  I am waiting on some Spartan hoplites from Xyston to come in the mail.  Once they are done, this army will be finished!

12 comments:

  1. As I have said before, "fantastic shieldwork!"

    Each one is a little piece of art. I, for one, am very happy that you went this route vs transfers.

    Well done!

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  2. Thank you, Jon! I was actually enjoying painting shields by the end, but it was time consuming. Now, how can we get these fellows into a game?!

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    1. We should get these guys into a game! What do you have in mind?

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    2. How about Greeks v. Macedonians? I also have enough hoplites that we could try Hoplomachia rules for a polis v. polis fight.

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  3. Just beautiful...and epic!
    Enjoy them, Scott.

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    1. Thanks, Glenn! I just have to screw up my courage to tackle some Persians now.

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  4. Most impressive unit, so many beautiful colors and amazing shields...really ecellent!

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    1. Thanks, Phil! I figured the ancient Greeks were all about the bling.

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  5. Wonderful to behold, Scott. They are truly impressive en masse.

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  6. beautiful work, you are clearly mad ! :)

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