Tuesday 12 March 2024

From PeterD: Picts [40 points]

 A second post from me today with some Picts.


A unit of 6 light infantry javelin men, from the Gripping Beast plastic kit.  These would be drawn from the poorest and or youngest warriors in the tribes, those lacking the equipment to serve in the main war band or with the archers.  I kept the colours very drab and basic.  I had meant to drill out the hands to hold spare javelins but forgot to do so.  Therefore I added some spare ammo to the bases.


A warlord plus retainer with horn, metal figures from Gripping Beast.  These castings have the gritty look of experienced warriors and raiders who acquired some serious kit over the years.





That's eight 28mm foot figures for 40 points with no bonus points.


The javelinmen are always a useful addition to any army, and I in fact like the drab and muted colours you have chosen, Peter. The command base is looking good also, the chieftain with his red manes looks suitably impressive. It has been very nice to see the various additions to your Pictish forces during this Challenge! 40 points it is.

Martijn

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  1. Thanks very much again Martijn.

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    1. Thanks Peter, they are nice figures and paint up well.

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  3. The warlord definitely looks experienced. Nice varied basing too.

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    1. Thanks Tom. I think he's rustled many sheep.

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  4. I see you have Pict up where you left off last week on this project. Nice painting and I like the juxtaposition of the lowliest and highest ranking warriors in the army presented together.

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    1. Thanks Jamie. There as a plan for some middling rankers too but they'll come next week

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  5. Excellent looking Picts and lovely basing, helping the overall look!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain. It's pretty quick and dirty terraforming but it works for me.

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  6. Great work Peter! I especially like the grizzled veterans on that command stand.

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    1. Thanks Curt. They’ll be a counter to maniac in the chariot with his severed head collection.

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  7. I like the font on the bases!

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    1. Thanks Barks. Spent far too long down the free Celtic fonts rabbit hole

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  8. They will be a great edition to your any, really nice Peter

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  9. Very Nice. I do like Picts

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    1. Thanks. A bit different from the standard barbarians and an air of mystery to them.

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  10. extremely well done Peter , awesome textures!

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