Another Macedonian Successor type Phalanx marches off the painting table!
γαλάζιος "Galazios" is once again simply Greek for "Blue".
The shades used for the red tunics and the "bronze" equipment is different from that used for either of the two previous units painted.
The sandals came out well, I think.
"Goop" was used to attach the shields to the shield arms.
They are looking formidable enough!
I have the 4th such unit primed, and probably have enough lead on hand for another 4 units of phalangites.
Great looking Macedonians, Peter!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean!
DeleteVery colorful! Painting 24 at one go is a big task. They look good all clumped up.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jon. Doubtless they are more colorful than they likely were historically. It can be a challenge to get 4 modern 28 mm figures on a 20 x 60 mm base!
DeleteImpressive unit, they look superb and disciplined!
ReplyDeleteLooks good, the whole lot when done will be a sight!
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks, Ian. The second half are less well armored.
DeleteNice phalangites, Peter!
ReplyDeleteNot a "real" unit of , say 72, like yours though! :-)
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DeleteGreat stuff Peter, really like the colour combo
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Matt
Thank you, Matt. I think the next unit will have a straw yellow (and red)color scheme.
DeleteGreat massed look. Bet those pikes cause some hand injuries when being moved/lifted :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gary! The tips aren't sharp like the Black tree designs ones; those can cause serious injury! These are just floral wire clipped off with wire cutting pliers.
ReplyDeleteNice work Peter. The sandals and the shields both came out particularly well, and they look like a formidable force.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lawrence. WE will see. I have in mind to expand my Indian Army next after these...
DeleteGreat looking phalangists! Lovely and colourful and I'm with you on the florist wire for pikes, looks fine and much less chance of injury!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. I know some guys hammer the ends to flatten them, but it seems unnecessary to me.
DeleteGreat looking unit Peter. I keep feeling the pull of ancients but desperately trying not to get drawn in just yet to prevent project overload!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jon. Just like me, I thuink you have more than enough projects already! :-)
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