On the heels of my first instalment here from January 18, I am happy to present the rest of my Victrix 28mm ancient German war band. The 38 figures complete the bag of 60 and allow me to take part in my local gaming group's new obsession, Clash of Spears. When in Rome, fight the Romans, or something like that, as Wayne and Shuster once said
First up, six elite warriors, in either captured Roman gear or Germanic auxiliaries who have had enough of stupid Roman discipline and who miss beer gardens.
Next are 6 javelin armed skirmishers. I've played COS a few times now and have learned to fear Roman light troops, so I need some fast movers with missile capability to go in, try to win the firefight, and clear my flanks.
As you can see, pants, shirts, and shoes are optional in the javelin corps. I'm pretty sure the guy with the cloak is happiest on a cold night, maybe the rest just do a puppy pile. As usual when doing photography, a few errors jump out like pimples on prom night.
Good to see this warband completed, Padre! I was going to suggest that some of the javelinmen might also be waving their choppers threateningly at Romans, but a quick scroll back through the photos showed that they all have loincloths at least!
Tamsin
Well done Mike! I don't think I could manage painting so many barbarian troops in big batches like this. Enjoy that feeling of satisfaction, having completed this task - almost immediately followed by someone asking "hey, when will you do more?"
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg:
DeleteAfter batch painting proper SYW Prussians, where everyone is dressed the same, barbarians are a challenge, it's like going from ACW Union to ACW rebs, you have to think of something a little different for every figure, but it was a good challenge within this Challenge. :)
Wayne and Shuster! That takes me back to my childhood! You must feel so accomplished to have this undertaking completed. It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many good lines in that skit, from the days where most people had some school Latin.
Delete"What will you have, Flavius?"
"I'll have a martinus."
"Don't you mean a martini?"
"If I'd wanted two, I would have asked for two!"
Great looking bunch of unwashed psychopaths!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks mate. They only bathe in Roman blood, or so I'm told.
DeleteOh man, these hairy Germans look terrific Mike! I love those group shots at the end. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteCheers Curt. The mass at the end is it's own reward.
DeleteAlways satisfying to finish a set of something. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks mate.
DeleteGreat hairy bunch of Germanic nut casesPadre. You had me at Wayne anD Shuster. With the ides approaching I need to watch that episode again.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter. Rinse the Blood off my Toga is my all time favourite skit. My dad, who saw them perform during the war, had it all committed to memory.
DeleteGood looking horde, very nice to see the full force as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend.
DeleteAnd very nice they look too Mike.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray, very kind.
DeleteMassive. The group portrays the stench I’m sure followed these troops. Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteLOL - why do we always assume that barbarians are smelly? Maybe they just had a relaxing spa day at a Roman bath - looting a spa is very relaxing. :)
DeleteThat’s a great warband, Padre!
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