For the moment there are one and a half legions per side along with supporting cavalry and skirmishers. I do have a few Numidian cavalry to do and I must admit that I would like to add more legionaries eventually but for now this is where I am at:
This is the latest legion to be completed. Each unit represents a cohort (the first cohort being double size of course). The castings are mostly Old Glory with some Magister Militum thrown in though I do intend to look around at other manufacturers later on.
Skirmish types and Gallic cavalry.
Finally a view of the lot, two full legions, two half legions with cavalry/skirmish support.
The cavalry in these photos are more eastern sorts.
The intention will be to fight a campaign using Columbia Games, Julius Caesar a fantastic board game of the civil war period as a gaming tool.
ACW 15mm Confederate cavalry next!
Dave.
They look excellent
ReplyDeleteCheers Scotty, we will have a game with these soon.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that it was your blog post a couple of years or so ago about your 10mm Romans that got me into this scale! I now have 2 nearly complete legions plus some Gauls, slingers, numidians with the intention of playing 'To The Strongest' with them. I haven't posted pics on my blog yet - I haven't properly painted the bases on any of them yet. Thanks for the continuing inspiration by showing more pics of your wonderful collection!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
Thanks Jason, nice of you to say so. Hurry up and let's see those legionaries!
DeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteMichael, Jason, thanks lads, I have always considered this blog a simple record of the painting/wargaming that I have done. On occasions I chat or have a bit of a winge but mainly it's my stuff that goes on here and that's all there is too it. If some guys (or girls) out there feel that the pictures help them enjoy the hobby a bit more then it is me that should be thanking you for taking the trouble to look in. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteDave.
Most impressive mass effect Dave, and beautiful job! These Romans are spectacular...
ReplyDeleteThese 10mm Romans are beautiful. I've been toying with picking up a bunch of the OG figures--to do precisely what you are contemplating (a board game campaign). Would love to know if they were hard or time consuming to paint, and how you decided on standing them (I am a bit concerned about the clunky OG figure bases...).
ReplyDeleteGrant Forsythe
Many people find the OG figs easier to paint as they are grouped in castings of five figures, undercoated in black you do not therefore have to paint every nook and cranny as the black just shows up as shadow. I however am a pillock and find that I must paint every bit, even though without looking too closly only I know it's there - I know I have a serious problem! To answer your question, no they are not hard to paint but the one issue with OG figures is that some of the castings bend at the ankle, the metal is a bit thin so watch that. I don't have a problem with the bases as I use Base Tex which fills any gaps.
DeleteDave.
Did you also paint up Gauls as well, Dave? Yes, I imagine ankles on a 10mm figure are prone to breakage... OK, I think you've convinced me (just what I need--another project)! Thanks, Grant
DeleteHi Dave
ReplyDeleteI have shared your work on my 10mm Wargaming page and 10mm Wargaming group
https://www.facebook.com/10mmwargaming/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1485781548417483/
http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/
Take care
Andy
Cheers Andy, I follow your blog (very good as well) and one of the two Facebook sites. Keep looking in.
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