Friday, 28 February 2020

EricM-28mm Late Roman Cataphracts (168 points)

 This week I am rolling out the heavy metal.  I was able to finish two small units of Wargames Foundry cataphracts.  While I like the figures, I am not a huge fan of the two part riders that connect at the torso.  I think the torso connection creates variety, I can see the possibility of them coming apart.

Here is the first unit




 I went a little crazy and painted the lances just to break up all the metal

Here are some close ups.






The second unit is a little more vibrant




I am not as happy with the shields on the second unit as I am the first.  Painting lines in a circle are defiantly my Achilles heel.


Here is the class picture


16-28mm Cavalry.

Thanks for looking 



Those cataphracts look simply smashing Eric. I'm going to award you a few bonus points for the hand-painted shield designs.

TamsinP













13 comments:

  1. That’s a thundering herd of cataphractii, lovely stuff. Great work on the shields and kontos (what is the plural of kontos?)

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  2. Lovely especialy the sheilds and lances

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  3. Super looking cataphracts! I've got the same figures unprimed, glowering at me in a cupboard, I thought it was just me worrying about their torso's, lovely finish!
    Best Iain

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  4. Cracking job on these little guys - very colourful and will stand out on the tabletop.

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  5. Very smart looking riders, the Lance's look absolutely fabulous!

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  6. Agree ... love the figures and lances especially. Feel I am going to have to repaint my unit weapons now - these look so much better!

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  7. Great work Eric, live the two tone Lance's.

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  8. Wonderful vibrant colours on these!

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  9. Great work - can't beat Roman heavy cavalry, really cool.

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  10. These are great Eric, a terrific unit!

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