Another fantastic looking unit, Simon. Love how you used different shields, yet with the same designs they blend in so well; adds to the realism. Best, Dean
Simply admirable. That's a lot of serious, yet very nice work. To see all those Romans amassed on a table must be an impressive sight, to say the least.
Bloody lovely!!!!!! Another great unit. XXI RAPAX...one of my favourite legion names...I called my legion RAPAX... but didn´t they have black Scuta??? Cheers paul
Thanks again, all! Romans alway fight their way to the head of the queue.
But now I must take a Napoleonic break...
BodPaul, I don't believe there's a lot of evidence for Roman shield colours of specific legions; would love to hear anything... The LBMS dark grey transfer set, that Dave Imrie recently used, look very good...
That looks awesome, Simon - well done! I find I'm the reverse of you: I'm just starting my foray into Ancients from a very long and loving stint in Napoleonics. No idea on ruleset yet (perhaps Hail Caesar) but the figures will be Germans, Britons and EIR.
I will be looking through your blog for inspiration!
Hi Curt, HC are pretty good rules. Watch out for the Aventine EIRS, that should be a great range! Will look forward to seeing the ancients, and would be happy to swap ideas...
Cheers, Simon
26 December 2011 at 10:17
I've finally completed my I Adiutrix (assistant, supportive or rescuer
depending on who you read) legion. This
force was hurriedly recruited in 69AD from the marines sailors of the Roman
fleet at Misenum, and fought bravely at Bedriacum, and later in Germany. I’ve read that many of the sailors may have
been of Egyptian origin. Do, please, have a click!
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This is the first of my new, smaller legions, of 80 figures in 10 x 8
man cohorts, although it can also be deployed as three 24-man cohorts, for
smaller engagements. I’m going to split
my 240 man legion down in much the same way, and next spring hopefully paint another 80
man legion (perhaps even XXI Rapax, that gave Adiutrix so much trouble). Once I have 6 or so legions, I’ll be able to
start to think about re -fighting the larger battles of the civil war, or my
long-threatened Roman campaign. The Legate, Orfidius Benignus, was killed
in the fighting at first Bedriacum, in 69AD.
I like the expression this mini (Below) has; it says arrogant patrician, to me.
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I’ve
used as many Black Tree Miniatures as possible, but ran out of command figures
and so used some Crusader and Foundry to add a little variety; they fitted in
surprisingly well. For the same reason, I
did some head-swaps and a little light conversion work on the legionaries. I’ve given them a varied
selection of legionary and auxiliary gear, shields and weapons, as befits a
legion newly raised in time of civil war. There are 3 optios in the rear ranks.
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I
have developed quite an affection for BTD; they paint up nicely. They are relatively cheap, too (but alas, not nearly as cheap as
they used to be).
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Close this window Jump to comment formYou're right about the expression of the legate, "*&%!!F$ those heathens", indeed. Very nice looking legion, they look great en masse.
16 December 2011 at 22:48
Thanks- "&%!!F$ those Vitellians!" ;-) Simon
16 December 2011 at 23:05
Despite my lasting ambivalence to all thing Roman these do look really good. The blue shades are very Mediterranean.
16 December 2011 at 23:16
A beautiful batch of ancients! Each man is individual, but the blue on the tunics and shields ties it all together VERY nicely.
Well done!
16 December 2011 at 23:28
Really great and blue just really stands out!
Christopher
16 December 2011 at 23:32
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16 December 2011 at 23:50
Your Roman troops are almost too nice to send out into battle. Great job, Sir!
16 December 2011 at 23:52
Damn those are great!!! They are some of the best Romans I have seen to date. very good work...
cheers
16 December 2011 at 23:56
Great results, your Roman production line never ceases to amaze me. Excellent yet again.
17 December 2011 at 00:24
Excellent work. I am a bit partial to Black Tree for some lines as well. The scope of an 80 man unit just blows me away. Bravo!!
17 December 2011 at 02:41
Another fantastic looking unit, Simon. Love how you used different shields, yet with the same designs they blend in so well; adds to the realism. Best, Dean
17 December 2011 at 06:17
Simply admirable. That's a lot of serious, yet very nice work.
To see all those Romans amassed on a table must be an impressive sight, to say the least.
Cheers
SG
17 December 2011 at 08:26
Absolutly beautiful!!
17 December 2011 at 08:46
Thnaks all! I'm very pleased with the way they came out. I think I'll use different shaped scuta, whenever I can, with Romans.
Cheers, Simon
17 December 2011 at 10:40
Bloody lovely!!!!!! Another great unit.
XXI RAPAX...one of my favourite legion names...I called my legion RAPAX... but didn´t they have black Scuta???
Cheers
paul
17 December 2011 at 10:40
They look fantastic Simon - really impressive unit with great variety.
17 December 2011 at 10:50
Exelent work !!!!
Best regards Dalauppror
17 December 2011 at 11:01
Fantastic work again, Simon. I'd live to be able to do a Roman civil war as well...
17 December 2011 at 11:05
Gorgeous! Must resist buying more Romans.
17 December 2011 at 22:26
Man these lads have come up a treat love the blue actually just love everything about them
Cheers
Kent
18 December 2011 at 08:54
as usual... !
18 December 2011 at 10:21
Thanks again, all! Romans alway fight their way to the head of the queue.
But now I must take a Napoleonic break...
BodPaul, I don't believe there's a lot of evidence for Roman shield colours of specific legions; would love to hear anything... The LBMS dark grey transfer set, that Dave Imrie recently used, look very good...
Simon
18 December 2011 at 13:11
Splendid work, Simon. A magnificent unit!
Best wishes
Giles
22 December 2011 at 09:49
Thanks Giles! Loved those French you painted, with the 'taches...
22 December 2011 at 10:34
That looks awesome, Simon - well done! I find I'm the reverse of you: I'm just starting my foray into Ancients from a very long and loving stint in Napoleonics. No idea on ruleset yet (perhaps Hail Caesar) but the figures will be Germans, Britons and EIR.
I will be looking through your blog for inspiration!
26 December 2011 at 02:43
Hi Curt, HC are pretty good rules. Watch out for the Aventine EIRS, that should be a great range! Will look forward to seeing the ancients, and would be happy to swap ideas...
Cheers, Simon
26 December 2011 at 10:17