From SebG - The Ancients are Coming (80 Points)

Finally, my first proper entry in this Challenge. I've been slowly but surely painting and I finally show you some stuff. They're all 15mm based for Art de la Guerre.

First, some Eastern bowmen from Essex I received at Christmas. They are fairly generic so that I can use them in many different armies.

Next, one unit of Greek cavalry. Once again, lots of potential uses. You'll notice one of the horse lost a bit of paint. Sadly, when I took them to take a picture, they fell on the floor. No real damage apart from that. Damn! First casualty!

And finally some Xyston hoplites. I had started them in November in a red palette, since I wanted to create a guard unit. But I wasn't convinced. Then I remembered something Tamsin had said about a dolphin shield I had made previously. I had my idea! These guards would be considered as the "black guard" devoted to a tyrant who's real objective might be really sinister. Therefore, I started all over again: Cleaned up, primed in black this time, and I opted for Lovecraftian designs on each one of them, apart from the dolphins, but then, if you know your Lovecraft mythos ;) Anyway, all the shields have been handpainted, as carefully as possible.

So, all in all, I guess I get something like 68 points, plus maybe some extras for the shields?


From Curt:

Seb! I know you submitted an entry to the 'Victoria' theme but it's great to have you with us on the main page. 

The archers and cavalry (owch!) are great but I admit I had to give a double-take with these hoplites with their hand-painted shields. They look like 28s!!  Wow, amazing stuff Seb! This year we've been treated with several entries of people doing fantastic freehand work and this is another fine example. Bonus points duly awarded!