Surprised to see that no one has commented yet. It may be because they are all too stunned to put fingers on keys and type a coherent sentence.
What a spectacle.
Here's hoping your presentation of Ipsus goes swimmingly and receives a suitable amount of coverage (YouTube video, article[s] in wargaming press, etc.)
yes i agree when you start to go above 40 figures on a paint run it gets a bit heavy. Best do smaller batches. I had the same experience with my ?Marines
Thanks all- sorry it took me so long to post the posts! As you may have seen from today's post, I've been pushing hard to move the project forwards...
6 February 2023 at 17:47
[Image] I've been working, in the background, on a new phalanx for my huge Ipsus game at Salute in April. This will consist of ten units, each 72 men-strong, drawn up in six ranks. Two of the units will be silver shields. Above are most of the new ones. There are roughly another 140 in progress, not shown above. Also not shown are 218 that are already finished and based. These can be seen below- the first two ranks with the angled pikes and roughly six ranks more of the ones behind them with vertical pikes in the further block. [Image] I prepped all the minis and they are returning, painted, from painter chums. I'm fitting pikes and shields (where not already fitted). Next I'll need to do snagging, ink/varnish and assemble. Basing is going to be a bit of a nightmare, because of the sheer scale of the project, but I think it'll look imposing when complete. I should have enough time if I focus on the project. The new pikemen will give me 4.8 linear metres of six-deep pike phalanx, which will be supported by a couple of metres-worth of six-deep hoplites. I will need around a dozen players for the big Salute game, which I am confident will see the most pikemen ever deployed on a gaming table. If you are coming to Salute and can spare around 2 hours to play, please email me!
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Close this window Jump to comment formMadness I tell you. Sheer madness...
On the other hand, if I could, I would join for the game! It must look fabulous! But unfortunately, I can't make it this year.
27 January 2023 at 22:58
Thatโs such an impressive sight Simon.
28 January 2023 at 06:29
Wow, sure looks like a phalanx.
28 January 2023 at 09:46
Blimey!
That will be an unbelievable sight when arrayed on table.
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28 January 2023 at 13:58
Canโt believe no one has commented on this lunacy! ๐
28 January 2023 at 20:34
Just Wow
29 January 2023 at 01:26
It already looks imposing!๐ฎ๐
29 January 2023 at 05:34
Good luck, BRB!
29 January 2023 at 09:50
You're a madman. Magnificent, but mad ;)
29 January 2023 at 12:49
Surprised to see that no one has commented yet. It may be because they are all too stunned to put fingers on keys and type a coherent sentence.
What a spectacle.
Here's hoping your presentation of Ipsus goes swimmingly and receives a suitable amount of coverage (YouTube video, article[s] in wargaming press, etc.)
Cheers,
Chris
29 January 2023 at 13:20
An impressive sight ๐
29 January 2023 at 16:56
yes i agree when you start to go above 40 figures on a paint run it gets a bit heavy. Best do smaller batches. I had the same experience with my ?Marines
https://youtu.be/j_l5PiYoTkk
Its also sore on the body.
29 January 2023 at 17:00
that looks amazing - will try and pop by and say hello
31 January 2023 at 18:43
Thanks all- sorry it took me so long to post the posts! As you may have seen from today's post, I've been pushing hard to move the project forwards...
6 February 2023 at 17:47