28mm Achaemenid Persians: Elephants

One Commands and Colors Ancients scenario requires five (5!) elephant units. Fortunately, these Persian elephants are generic enough to be used for pretty much any classical army.

My camera gave me some very washed out looking photos, but these can at least give an idea of the spectacle. I cannot wait to get all then elephant models on the table at once!

 

The Persian light cavalry are also done. I should have some pictures of them in the next couple of days. I am nearing the finish line on this army!

28mm Achaemenid Persians : Scythed Chariots and Generals

My Commands and Colors army will need three generals and two units of chariots. The round bases with gold rims should set off the generals well on the tabletop.

The chariots from Old Glory are GREAT! I went for colorful, and these should pop on the table. I need to buy another bag of chariots for the second unit.

I only have light cavalry and light infantry of various types left to paint.
 

28mm Achaemenid Persians : Medium Cavalry

The Persian parade continues! These two units of medium cavalry bring my total to three, which is all I need to play the base Commands and Colors scenarios. I need six units for the epic scenarios, so I will likely add to these in the future.

I only have a few more Persian troop types before I can pivot to the Hellenes. I am loving this project.

28mm Achaemenid Persians : Heavy Cavalry

The Persian army needs one heavy cavalry unit for Commands and Colors Ancients. These armored cavalry certainly look well protected, but javelins? No wonder Alex beat them so soundly!

 

28mm Achaemenid Persian Infantry: Archers

Commands and Colors has a great system for skirmishers. They are rarely decisive, but they can harass the enemy and slip easily away. A good player must know how to get the most out of his light troops without losing them.

The more I paint these Old Glory sculpts, the better I like them. I have been putting just a basic paint job on these, but they look great once they are all based and arrayed for battle.

 

28mm Achaemenid Persian Infantry: Kardakes

I need five units of medium infantry for my "Commands and Colors: Ancients" Persian army. These three units from Old Glory, added to the Foundry that Jon gave me for Christmas, complete the list.

I have really been enjoying painting these Old Glory sculpts. The figures really come to life with a little paint on them.

It has also been a ton of fun just painting for myself the past few weeks. I have found a lot of freedom in just painting "good enough" and cranking through the figures.