Along with the Hittites, and Assyrians in Bill's Brionze age collection were several units of the so-called Sea Peoples". These are among the best painted of Bill's troops, and really need little more than re-affixing some shields and re-basing to my requirements to be table ready.
Sherdens, who were incorporated into the Army of Ramses II, and fought for Egypt at Kadesh.
There are 31 figures, which will become either 2 units of 16 or three of 36, with the addition of some command figures or similar. I will probably change some of the shield colors to differentiate the units.
Nice job on the Tunics! Like all of the Sea Peoples, there origins are uncertain, one theory tying them to Sardinia.
The second lot are Peleset, often equated to Biblical Philistines.
These are really well painted, with 15 figures having blue feather crests on their headgear, and 15 more having red.
Once again, really nice painting o the tunics.
I am pretty sure I have enough spare Peleset figures (Old Glory) to add another six or so and make three units of 12 each. I think I have a pack of Ox Carts for them, somewhere, too!
A short video about the Sea Peoples.
and another!
Great looking Sea Peoples, Peter. I had these same figures awhile back - but since sold to a buddy here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. I definitely see doing Qadesh, using some of Bill (and Ken;'s) figures as being on the Horizon for Historicon some year!
DeleteGorgeous, what a fantastic subject...wonderful units, excellent job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil; as I said, these are probably the finest of Bill's troops.
DeleteVery nice addition to your ancients collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe, and a meaningful acquisition to me as well.
DeleteGreat looking sea-people. Will add some well needed punch to the infantry line :)
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed they will!
DeleteThese look great. Re-gluing shield and spears is starting to become the bane of my life as they just won't stay on.
ReplyDeleteIt is a disadvantage for sure, but the old corkscrew alloy pikes were their own challenge as well!
DeleteAnother fine tranche of Biblical figures from your windfall acquisition! Great looking Sea Peoples.
ReplyDeleteReady to bring mayhem to a city near you!
ReplyDeleteVery nice collection again Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark!
DeleteLovely looking Sea people and other close combat types!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteBeautiful stuff Peter and rarely seen troops to boot.
ReplyDeleteI will be able to filed a pretty substantial Sea Peoples force with these additions, actually!
DeleteHello. Are there any local war gaming clubs people within 45 minute drive of Trumbull, CT? Where do you play?
ReplyDeleteI mostly play at my home in Bridgewater, CT (near Danbury/New Milfoerd, probably within 45 mins of Trumbull.
DeleteThe Connecticut Game Club (multigenre but includes Miniatures) meets in Milford (NOT New Milford!): http://ctgameclub.org/
The Portal in Manchester is a great store and gaming space, again multigenre, includinga Miniatures room. We run our annual "Campaign in a Day" mega event there every spring:
https://timemachinehobby.com/the-portal-gaming-center/
and on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TimeMachinePortal/
There are others...
You can email if me desired: GonsalvoATaolDOTcom
Peter