From PeterD. Late Roman Cavalry for Limbo (80 points)

This is the first regular Tuesday post for me and it's a unit of Roman Heavy Cavalry for my Barbarian Conspiracy era project.  I had barely started these lads in the spring but put them aside in May once gardening season took over my evenings.  Hence I will claim the Limbo bonus points.

These are Victrix plastics, right out of the pack.  The Victrix Late Roman era plastics are really nice with tons of head and weapon options.  I've given this unit javelin quivers for a change since they'd be better at skirmishing or flanking barbarian hordes than charging them frontally.  We've used To The Strongest in the past with our ancient games, but I might try to give Midgard another go (our first try was a disaster, down mainly to me).

I haven't given these a unit label yet because I am still waffling over what unit name to give them.  There's a number of potential units listed for the Comes Britanniae and Comes litoris Saxonici per Britanniam.  I've run out of possible cavalry shield emblems for the units stationed in Britannia according to the Notitia Dignitatum so I winged a star pattern based on similar shield shown elsewhere in the ND.  This was my first painting since May so I was really rusty on my freehand shields, but they look almost passable from far enough away.  Actually having looked at the photos that I took, the whole unit looks like I've not painted any 28mms in 7 months, but gotta start somewhere....

I found my lead and plastic pile in complete disarray and I have no idea what's coming down the pipeline from me over the challenge.  However, expect some more Late Romans and foes, tiny ships and small Napoleonics.

That's 6 mounted figures plus the Circle bonus of 20 for a total of 80 points.

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Always great to see more Late Romans hit the table Peter!

I like the approach with javelin quivvers - I usually forget that ancient cavalry are not knight style shock units. An error that Alan usually (and correctly) punishes me for without mercy I might add...)

- Paul

From GregB - Sons of Horus Devastators (25 points)

Sons of Horus Devastator Marines - classic resin figures from GW. 

As we settle in to our regular weekly posting pace, I am trying to focus on clearing out some projects from the old "I am going to finish that project, no really, I am" pile. This little palette-cleanser comes from that pile. This is a group of Devastator Marines (i.e. carrying heavy weapons) painted in the stirring colours of the XVI Legion Astartes, the Warmaster's own Sons of Horus. These are multi-part resin figures from GW's Forge World subsidiary/division/whatever it is called now.

View of a couple of the Marines, showing the weapon and the embossed legion crest on the shoulder.

In the "Age of Darkness" there are a lot of scary things! Things that will trouble even the superhuman Space Marine warriors! Fortunately there are all sorts of scary heavy weapons for them to carry around. And no need to spread them out or anything...better to have them running around in groups. Right? I mean, if shooting one thing with a big laser cannon is good, then shooting it with five must be better - much wiser to be certain you will cook what needs to be cooked...

This fellow looks to be tracking a higher target...given all of the terrifying stuff stalking the battlefields of the 30k universe, I'm sure he won't be short of targets...

These heavy-weapon-toting Marines are known as "Devastators" in the game, and these particular ones are carrying las cannons, so they are focused on wrecking vehicles and heavily armoured gribblies to be found in the 30k setting. These guys will augment a five-man squad that is already in my collection, bringing it to 10 Marines (all with the consistent green on the armour, soothing the OCD monkey in my head), ready to really wreck some sh*t in the name of The Warmaster!

This guy looks to be appreciating the after effects of one of his shots...you can also see the spare energy cell for the weapon hanging from the back pack - a nice touch on these classic Forge World sculpts.

"Take aim lads...for The Warmaster!"

These particular Marines are wearing Mark III plate, probably the best design that GW ever came up with for the Horus Heresy setting. These kits have since been re-issued as multi-part plastic kits - twice - and the plastics are pretty nice, but can't match the grim, cold, merciless air of this mark of power armour. They look even more terrifying with the lascannons. 

For scoring purposes, we have five 28mm figures, which should account for 25 points. And there are two skullz in there on the chest plates too!

Thanks for reading! 

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Lovely addition to your growing Legion Greg, and they will bring some serious POW to your force! I do like the baroque Mk III armour styles, and the classic Lascannon. My own World Eaters tend to just bash their opponents over the head with said Lascannons instead of shooting them though, which is highly amusing and much more fun, even though it must do nothing for the fragile targeting alignment. Still, Blood for the Blood God and all that!

-Paul

Welcome to Tuesdays!

I am Minion Paul, abased Servant of Snowlord Curt, and I will guide you through the weekly Tuesday realm

I will consider your submissions, rewarding and punishing accordingly. So Tuesdays can be Inferno, Purgation or Paridiso, according to your efforts. You have been warned...

This is my third cycle as Minion, with a couple of guest appearances as Duels Wallah thrown in also. It's also the first time in 10 years that I haven't participated myself, having recently relocated to a deserted tropical island in a different hemisphere (OK, its hardly deserted, but I don't own a brush or pot of paint at the moment so you get the point!)

Actual image from the pre-Challenge Minions' conference, at Snowlord's palace of the damned (Absent:Lady Sarah)

Who better than a grumpy, non-painting Minion to ensure the Tuesday crew get the full Inferno experience! Bwahahahah! I might change the spelling in your submission to proper King's English, or even (gasp!) use the metric system; True Devilry!

Seriously, there are some great submissions today with wonderful variety in subjects and topics. I'm looking forward to working with the talented Tuesday crew during the Challenge.

Let the paint flow!

Paul

Tuesday Minion

PS Its a bit weird doing this from almost the same time zone as Curt - for us antipodeans its usually 17 hrs and the international dateline between us, which requires a bit of weekly mental math!

From GeoffT: Heresy, Napoleonic Spectres (45 points)

Hello Challengers,

I know even less about religion than I do about photographing miniatures.  As such, for the Heresy theme I needed to look up what constitutes Heresy, and Necromancy is one of the Heretical activities.

A year or two ago I sculpted and cast my own Spanish Fusilier model with intent to use for Sharp Practice.  I wasn’t overly excited by the outputs, so didn’t use them for much.  However, the new Calabria supplement for ‘The Silver Bayonet’ game needed spectral soldiers, with spectral muskets.  These casting fit the bill well enough for something of moderate tangibility and substance.

Some may even consider the fusion of ‘the beautiful game’ of Napoleonics with fantasy gaming somewhat heretical.

Is nice to find a use for my home sculpted minis, even if it wasn’t as grand a plan as I originally envisaged.

5 x 28mm miniatures = 25 points

A bonus 20 points for being heretical.

These troops are raised by il Negromante, the big bad of the Calabria supplement, so I’ll claim they are from Napoleonic Necromantic faction for a squirrel.

This is also the sixth circle of hell I visited and the sixth squirrel I found there.  This says more about squirrels than it says about me.

Kind Regards

Geoff.

From Millsy:

Silver Bayonet is a great game for combining a love of history with fantasy. I think it's a more appealing option than Flintloque but that's mainly cost of entry from my POV.

It's wonderful that you've found a way to use your own scuplts. For me there's nothing wrong with them at all and sculpting is something I have never even been game to try apart from a few green stuff upgrades so kudos to you mate.

45 more points for your tally!

Cheers,
Millsy 

From AlanD: Border Reivers from Flags of War (40 points)

Happy New Year everyone!

After finishing my big Palmyran army, I need a nice, achievable little project to get stuck into. The perfect solution is to paint up my Border Reivers from Flags of War.

When Ian from Flags of War ran his Kickstarter over a year ago, I couldn't resist backing it to the hilt. This group is a foot reiver family from the starter set (although I now realise I was sent two of these accidentally instead of their mounted versions). They are lovely figures - slightly smaller and more realistically proportioned than other ranges of reivers, and with loads of character and animation. 

Eight Reivers on foot should score me 40 points thanks Millsy! (And thank you for Minioning Magnificently again this year.)

From Millsy:

These are absolutely gorgeous Alan. The title alone had me interested, it's a period I've long been interested in and the FOW minis are amazing. You're doing nothing whatsoever to help my resistance!

There's so much to like about these but I think the thing that stands out for me is the palette. Just the right mix on interest and muted tones to really make them feel like they belong on the borders. I hope you have more planned mate!

40 points added to your total.

Cheers.
Millsy

From Kerry T: Men in Buff - ECW Cavalry (240 points)

Morning, afternoon & evening all

I hope you all had a good new year and have a great  hobby year to look forward to.

For the this my third entry and for the first few weeks of this challenge I had planed to try and knock off some English Civil War cavalry. I'm painting both Royalist and Parliamentary forces for the ECW because I'm largely a solo gamer. My main inspiration came from Simon Miller and his blog and a few years ago when I got an unexpected windfall (my annual bet on a golf tournament at my home club) I bought some Empress Miniatures ECW figures with the winnings.

Since then I've added figures, mainly infantry but then you do need  a fair few cavalry I'm told for ECW. In the main infantry regiments are close to 40 figures strong and cavalry around 24figures. My aim is to use For King and Parliament but I'm also intrigued by the prospect of Never Mind The Matchlocks.

This year I sold a  "never would be used" painted Prussian SYW army and have since used the proceeds to buy some ECW cavalry from Empress Miniatures, First Corps, Bicorne Miniatures and lately Bloody Miniatures.

I painted more than 100 horses over the holiday period as I prefer painting these in large batches. Hopefully than means I can produce a new unit in each of the coming few weeks.

Given my last post was Men in Black, I now give you men in Buff - does this mean they are Buffoons?

Bicorne Miniatures Dragoons

Though these Dragoons carry the colours of Sir Henry Washington (Royalist) my intention is really to use my cavalry generically for both sides - call me a Philistine if you like. There used to be a great web based ECW resource that I used for coat colours but sadly it seems to have been lost forever now. If anyone has any web ECW sources they recommend for painting I'd be grateful. Consequently I have no idea if the coats match the flags!

Another Flags of War ensign

Only 12 figures strong at this stage

The second unit are definitely a Royalist unit though -The Kings Lifeguard of Horse. 

The Dragoons show the Lifeguard the way

Again only 12 figures strong and with a mix of sword and pistol

They're no longer down wind of those smelly dragoons

This way to ye old tavern

On the way home from the tavern, lets charge that house

Finally, never ever ride next to an officer, especially if he's been to the tavern

Its not easy to fit 3 Bicorne horse on a 60 x60mm base

so look where the officer's pistol is pointing!

The Lifeguard are also Bicorne Miniatures and will allow me to open myside-duel challenge for         the title Masterchef or Chief can opener. 

Unlike the Dragoons they each wear a cuirass/breastplate over their buff coats and thus I claim 60cans/points and 1 squirrel

No breastplate only a mold line!

Thus in summary

24 Mounted 28mm figures @ 10 points each= 240 points

Best wishes

From Millsy:

Oh my, these are just gorgeous Kerry! I've been hearing about these on our regular chats and it has certainly whetted my appetite to see them completed. The wait has more than been worth it too.

What a wonderful collection of mounted troops and representing the rightful King as well. It's great to see a Royalist lifeguard unit, and also one of the lesser known in Washington's Dragoons. I can almost hear the thunder of hooves as they charge and rout the rebels before following them off the field.

Let me also compliment you again on both your table setup and your photography. Both are superb and prove the perfect backdrop.

240 well earned points mate!

Cheers,
Millsy

From GeoffT: Violence, WW2 German (70 points)

Hello Challengers,

For the seventh circle of hell there are a lot of options for wargamers.  I felt ww2 would be the most significant exponent of violence, as worldwide it was the largest number of casualties of any war.

Here we have some miniatures representing the Germans in WW2.  I play a lot of Campaigns in war games, and I do very much like Chain of Commands pint sized campaigns.  They are very respectful of the subject matter with a lot of research going into them.  More like an interactive history lesson than a game.  They do require addition of various equipment to one’s arsenal as campaign demands.

The Sdkfz 250/1 is by Rubicon models and will be used in ‘Martlet’ campaign set in Normandy, so is painted with a Normandy esque camouflage.  I’m never quite sure of the accuracy of modelling the various German camo designs as they varied so much I’m never convinced I have the right one for the campaign.

The Volksturm with MP 44 are from Artizan design, and have been painted with a mix of new and old uniforms.

So, we have, a 28mm scale vehicle for 20 points, 2 x crew for 10 points, four guys on foot for 20 points, and the Violence theme bonus for another 20 points.  A total of 70 points.  This also is a squirrel for the squirrel side quest.

 

There was one more crew painted and buried deep inside, but since I only painted his top half and is largely obscured, he can be a freebie.

Kind Regards

Geoff.

From Millsy:

That's a very cool looking half track Geoff and I really like your camo choice. I see a lot of airbrushed camo for WW2 and I think that underrepresents the fact that so much of it was applied with whatever was at hand in the field, including brooms and rags!

The volkstrum and a nice little unit to ride along. Artizan make some lovely sculpts and you have done them proud.

Another 70 points for your tally!

Cheers,
Millsy

From StephenS: Desert Snowtroopers (45 points)

G'day Everyone!

It is good to be back again, and I hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and New Year! 

My first entry for Challenge XV is a unit of Imperial Snowtroopers and an E-Web Heavy Blaster Team to support them. Both units are 32 mm plastic figures from Atomic Mass Games (those these guys might be old Fantasy Flight figures) for Star Wars: Legion. I'm watching Skeleton Crew with my kids at the moment, and really getting back into a Star Wars groove.

These guys have been sitting primed for a while now, so I went for a quick paint scheme to get them tabletop ready. Just a coat of contrast/speed paints and then some bright highlights and dry brushing to make them pop a little. The poor blighters are running around on desert bases to match the the rest of the army. Maybe it gets really, really cold at night on alien planets in a galaxy far far away.

All up that should be nine figures for 45 points.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the fantastic figures the Monday crew are no doubt showing off.

Cheers,
Steve

From Millsy:

Cracking working on the "bad guys" Steve and a great way to start the Challenge. Just the right amount of shading to keep them visually interesting which is never easy painting white uniforms.

I think you mentioned the other day these are for Tatooine games which explains the basing. All my stuff is for Tatooine too so it'd be cool to see some pics of them in action. Despite the fact they are snow troopers I think they work well for the desert. The extra kit would be cooling and keep the sand out of places you don't want it, something Aussies know only too well.

45 Challenge shekels to kick of your tally mate.

Cheers,
Millsy

From: KentG 28mm ancients Goth force, cavalry and foot by Footsore Miniatures (530pts)

So for my second entry I chose to do a Goth force by footsore miniatures 

I really love footsore miniatures the details are so nice and sharp.

 I did get a bit carried away and on Boxing Day painted from about 9.30 am through to about 1.30am the next morning 

I have to admit I am envious of most of you who write so many great

Things about your minis and why you are doing them, I’m not really that great at that part 

So I hope the pictures show my passion for painting.

These figures are going to a friend who I did a swap painting for his minis. 

I then sold his minis to help raise funds to build tiny homes in Ukraine. 

Also thought I’d say for photos do don’t use any programs to enhance 

The photos I just use an A1 white piece of light card bent at a 90 degree bend

With the LED light I use for painting, the camera is an older digital cannon

Below a couple of quick shots of the figures together 

Ok so we have

31 x 28mm cavalry @10pts = 310pts

44 x 28mm foot @ 5pts = 220

Total 530pts

From Millsy:

The one thing I know when I see a post from you Kent is that I'll be staggered by your output. I shouldn't be after all this time, especially talking and painting together every week, yet still it happens.

This is an astonishing amount of stuff, as much because of the consistency of high quality as anything. The amount of colour variation and all the shields just adds to the wow factor.

Well done indeed mate. 530 points catapults you to the top of the chart, ending my overnight reign of terror in one post. Love it!

Cheers,

Millsy