Tuesday, 17 January 2023

From MattW: Sarah Limousine, unfinished business Roman Aux Cavalry, Roman Aux Infantry (215 points)

Unfinished Business 

First off this week a little ride in Sarah’s limousine, from too



As payment for the luxury,  a female miniature from the Warlord Dr Who Range, “ River Song, The impossible Astronaut”. I am quite happy with my denim result, the figure sort of looks like the character but is a little flat in the resin casting. 

River Song, the Impossible Astronaut




I arrive by luxury  limousine to offer my “Under Construction” SHQ Dutch 20mm Marines, these chaps were commenced before I went on holidays in November/December  have been awaiting highlighting and basing ever since. I did not finish the support company off as planned, so it will miss the cut off for today, so more under construction to do before they can be based….! 

Dutch Marines 20mm SHQ

WIP heavy weapons for my Dutch marines


Next up a Ala of Roman cavalry from the Foundry Range, I really love these miniatures and I think they are still the best imperial Roman’s available. 







Finally a unit of Auxiliary infantry, again Foundry Miniatures with Warlord Command, and First Corps miniatures.  




Roman Auxiliary III Augusta Thracium


Final points tally 


Lady Sarah limousine  ride                                     20 points 

28mm Dr Who miniature                                          5 points

Under Construction                                                 20 points

Roman Auxiliary Cavalry                                        80 points

Roman Auxiliary infantry                                        90 points

Total                                                                       215 points

(Side duel Roman 170 points)


Cheers

Matt



Wow! What an entry - Dr Who, Dutch marines (hmmm - given that almost all of the Netherlands is below sea level, doesn't that imply that all Dutch soldiers are marines?) and Romans. What's not to love about this post?

Tamsin

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  1. What a super mix of minis. They all look great and it's impressive to get that much done in a short space of time.

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    1. I was very close to completing some artillery units also Peter, but run out of time. I am on holidays for the next two months so managing 6 to 8 hours on the desk a day at moment. Although I have been out for lunch and on antique shopping trips with the better half.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  2. Marvelous work, Matt. For me the Roman cavalry take the prize. What a nice looking unit.

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  3. Fantastic work, love the cavalry

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    1. Cheers Martin, I love painting horses so a little crazy!

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  4. Great work Matt. Can you share the base size/dimensions for your Romans?

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    1. Cavalry 50 x 50, which is fine for foundry but the bigger makes will need 60x60. My infantry not really happy as things overhanging but on 50 x 40. Thinking about 60 x 60 for the infantry

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      Matt

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  5. Excellent Roman cavalry. Looking good

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  6. Great work, Matt! Obviously I love your Dutch marines, and let’s pretend your Roman cavalry are the Ala Batavorum!

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    1. Yes, the rest of the marines are not far behind, working on them this week as they are part of my personal target this year.

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      Matt

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  7. Cracking set of minis. The Romans look excellent with their bright green shields.

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    1. Yes two more units to go in the same scheme, then maybe some cream or blue.

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      Matt

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  8. Very nice! I particularly like the cavalry.

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  9. Great auxiliaries Matt and who doesn't love Alex Kingston (although I'm not convinced it's a great likeness 😜)

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    1. Cheers, Yes a great actor but te figure is a bit off for me

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  10. What an entry today! The lady looks fearsome but my favorite are the Romans

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  11. Lovely work Matt - I am another who particularly likes the cavalry

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    1. I love cavalry so tend todo more work on them

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      Matt

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  12. Awesome looking Romans! The rest are good but the Romans take the biscuit!
    Best Iain

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    1. Cheers Ian, I think this is my fourth imperial Roman army!

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  13. Cracking work Matt. Love the Romans!

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  14. Lovely stuff Matt - I agree the Foundry metal EIR are one of the best ranges out there!

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    1. Getting long in the tooth but still fabulous

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  15. @Tamsin: actually, only about a quarter of the Netherlands is below sea level (I was born about 30ft below 😉). Also, we are not very warlike. On the other hand, very few of us don’t swim; perhaps that counts too? 🤣

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    1. Lol, yes you nearly all qualify as Marines!

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      MattW

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  16. Great work Matt. Wonderful mix and love the Romans and Foundry.

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    1. Yes a big fan of these, they have been in my cupboard of shame for nearly ten years…..

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  17. Very nice Matt, you have been busy!

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    1. The work desk is messier, ever tried to paint eighty Roman’s at once…..

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