1st up some armoured infantry. As usual I handpainted the shields and there are loads of early Christian symbols I can use. It has just struck me that the Romans have Christian Shields and Pagan Dragon Pendants - weird. The figures are from Ebor Miniatures, more famous for floppy hat chaps, and a complete bargain at £24 for the regiment with all the spears. There was no swarf and all the bases came pre-sanded
The figures are a nice height but a little skinny, think Perry, but do fit with Footsore
To go with these I have 8 Footsore archers
These will go with my few cavalry so far and form the backbone of my burgeoning Late Roman army but I do need to buy some more, I nearly won some on a ebay auction but the prices get too close to full price. Luckily its Hammerhead in a month, the 1st outing of the For Joshua battle and loads of opportunities to buy stuff - I've nearly run out (2 months of painting left then I'm out of toys!!!!!!)
Scores on the Doors
32 x 28mm infantry = 160 plus lovely shield and flag bonus
Nice bunch of Fashionably Late Romans Martin. I'll agree I've never seen the Bang on Time Romans but am familiar with the Early Imperial Romans (crap what are they doing arriving now- finish setting the table and get dressed). Fine work indeed.
Heavens out of toys to paint - best get out the MonsterCard. Isn't there a show somewhere up North this Sunday?
I'm in a generous mood given my recent promotion to Minion and I always like to encourage hand painted shields. Therefore I'll bump you up 10 points for some nice shields and a draco standard (is this really a flag technically?)
Nice Romans there Martin :)
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DeleteThese are lovely Martin.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that Ebor did late Romans. They are a project where I collect miniatures and paint nothing, so maybe not such an idea to find that out ;)
They only do these and an unarmoured version. to be honest they look a little flat, like the mould was closed too tightly, spear shafts are oval for example. But they are perfectly good enough. Buy MORE!
DeleteSays the man who has run out of stuff to paint.
DeleteI know. My excuse is I paint too quickly as I'm running out of periods
DeleteA Roman is never early or late, my dear sir. He arrives just when he intends to. Just like a wizard, really.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Timely Roman figures, nevertheless.
Cheers, very good point
DeleteLovely looking late Romans! I'll have to look at ebor too!
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cheers, i've never had bad stuff from them. Should be on commission
DeleteNice job, the green is very well done and looks different from most Romans I see.
ReplyDeleteCheers, that probably means I got it wrong. There is very little evidence abou tthe Roman Army at that time so I feel the need to freestyle
DeleteNice Romans, Martin. I don't know Ebor, so will now check them out. Back to the top of the table, eh?
ReplyDeleteCheers. Top,for now. Enor interesting. Massive WSS selection and then random other stuff
DeleteAlways love to see more Roman content - early, late or otherwise! Well done Martin.
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DeleteGreat work Martin. I really like the shields and the Draco standard.
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DeleteNice greens! Now I won't be able to think of Romans without thinking about their punctuality...
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