As I stated in my last post I have been painting some lovely Hinchliffe wagons to create an ECW wagon train which I 'need'? for a project that is coming to fruition soon.I added a couple of Mini Figs to help tie the pieces to my armies.
I must admit I like various pieces of what I hope is interest scattered around my battlefields.To add a bit of colour I put a couple of spare dragoon flags on the wagons. Not accurate but hopefully they lift the pieces.
A few images of my first Romans. The figures are Victrix and are lovely models to paint.When using SPQR I will have these in 8 figure units simply because they are so expensive points wise to use.
The shield designs also from Victrix are excellent things in their own right. I was very taken with the graffiti etched on this legionnaire's shield.It appealed to my low sense of humour. On the battle front John kindly arranged a brilliant 10mm battle using his new armies of the Jacobite campaigns in Ireland. We also trialed the new version of Lily Banners. Barry Hilton has done a good job with the latest edition and the battle was a brutal affair before William's better armed forces finally beat James's Irish. It was a great and very exciting game.
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Sunday, 3 November 2019
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Very nice work all around!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean. The painting is a bit basic on the romans but they look okay.
DeleteThe wagon train is a splendid additional element to a game! The Romans are shaping up nicely.
ReplyDeleteThanks David, to be honest I already have the makings of a wagon train but couldnt help completing the collection by buying all the other pieces.
DeleteThe shield graffiti is a classic!
ReplyDeleteThey are very good Jonathan. A little bit different from the usual.
DeleteWonderful looking baggage train.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, they look brighter in the flesh.
DeleteLovely wagons and Romans.
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin. The romans are a nice painting interlude to be honest.
DeleteRobbie,that trip to China has done you good-excellent!
ReplyDeletejohnc(william)
I was lucky to get out of the country I think. Those orientals are very cunning chaps.
DeleteI really like hinchcliffe wagons,I have a number and blame you entirely for their purchases! The Romans look great! Fun graffiti too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Great wagon train. I love seeing these on the tabletop
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