Friday, September 20, 2019

Part 2 of the Bill McHugh Collection: The Assyrians



In addition to the Hittites in Bill's collection, there were also some other Chariot era figures. 


In this case Assyrian Medium Infantry Archers. 

22 figures of them - with the addition of 2 command figures, that will be enough to add two units of these archers to my Assyrian Army


There were also some Assyrian Cavalry.


10 figures of these.


With my basing scheme, that will make one unit of Medium Cavalry (6) and one of Light Cavalry (4) added to the Assyrian tally as well


    All of these figures will need some minor refurbishing work and detailing. From my last Old Glory order I also have 3  Assyrian 2-Horse chariots that can eventually be be added to the mighty forces of Ashur. Bill had still more Chariot era figures that I acquired... but they will have to wait for another post!

14 comments:

  1. Useful archers and nice cavalry!
    Best Iain

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    1. Yes, it looks like pretty much the entire Chariot era collection will wind up with additions!

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  2. Very nice work on this famous army!

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    1. Some of the painting could be better, but it;s mostly the final details, which are the easiest and most enjoyable to tweak!

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    1. They are nice figures, aren't they? Once again, need some detailing - reins, hoofs, contrasting mane/tails, etc but once again easily done. They are especially useful as all of my existing Minifigs Assyrian cavalry are bow armed.

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  4. Looks like you picked up a massive collection to add to your already massive collection! It will be fun to see the whole shebang out on the table.

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    1. Yes, the Chariot era armies will all be expanded by these acquisitions; no Egyptians so they may need to add a unit or two for parity in the long run! :-)

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  5. They are quite lovely Peter. We'll all look forward to seeing the results when you have touched them up and then putting them on a tabletop near you!

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    1. I think that it will probably be this winter for refurbishment and basing for these fellows.

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  6. More lovely figures which will look nicer again with the contrasts added. I like the mixture of horse colours Bill has used.

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    1. Thanks, Lawrence; wit a bit of work these will be really nice additions.

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  7. Nice Assyrians. Coincidentally, I just ordered the Age of Bronze Hail Caesar supplement from Warlord Game - it was on sale. Looking forward to getting back into the period.

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    1. The Biblical era, covering the earliest of recorded history, is an interesting and colorful one indeed!

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