Earlier this summer, I completed 2 units of Thracian Heavy Cavalry, a key component of Alexander's forces. These are some of their lighter armed brethren!
They are composed of yet more troops from my original Macedonian lead purchase from Edgar back in the Fall of 2016.
With only 4 castings needed for a LC unit in the scheme I use for To the Strongest, they require few figures.
I am pretty sure these figures are Old Glory, especially judging by the horses.
Light cavalry don't get much glory, but they do the essential work of the army in scouting, screening, raiding etc.!
Thanks; they're plain enough, but should get the job done!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking light cavalry, Peter. I've found light cavalry, particularly with missiles, very useful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean. yes, they are quite useful if brittle in To the Strongest! as well; I am always happy to have at least one unit on each flank to harass the flaNkas of the enemy, or counteract same on their part! These Thracians are armed with Javelins.
DeleteLight cavalry have always been my main battle winners. My rule is that light cavalry should always be kept at the back of the army. My opponent's army.
ReplyDeleteLOL, very true, Rob!
DeleteVery nice work Peter. I see that blogger isn't including a thumbnail in blog listings any more. Hopefully just a short-term thing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, lawrence!
DeletePerhaps you have reverted to the "classic" format; I have, for as long as they allow it!
Having experienced that problem, I have a solution to the new blogger missing thumbnail issue...
DeletePlease elucidate further, Jon!
DeleteI'm on the new version but and am also keen to see what Jonathan has found (hopefully not to detract to much from your lovely Thracians, of course Peter)!
DeleteNo problem, Lawrence! The thumbnails were about the only thing I liked better about the new version!
DeleteSince the solution is a bit technical, I will put it in a blog post. There are many features I prefer in the new version.
DeleteSolution posted, Peter. Since you are missing your thumbnail, it may be of some use.
Deletehttps://palousewargamingjournal.blogspot.com/2020/08/blogger-under-my-thumbnail.html
These Thracians do look like Old Glory sculpts to me. One can always use more light cavalry, I think. When facing them, I find light cav. a real nuisance.
ReplyDeleteYes enemy LC can be quite the thorn in one's side.... which is why you need some of your own!
DeleteLovely work sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteExcellent, and some of my first painted figures were Thracian light cav :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark; an interesting starting point. My first uinit was the yellow faced 6e Chasseurs a Cheval, so Light Cavalry once again!
DeleteVery handsome - lovely work. They look as though they could make a nuisance of themselves.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tony; they will doubtless try to do so! :-)
DeleteAh no, now you’ve got me thinking about ancients again! Great looking unit.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of service :-)
Deleteand thanks!
There will be quite a lot of Ancients on the blog for the next few months, I think.
Very nice light cavalry units Peter
ReplyDeleteThanks, one more to come! :-)
DeleteLovely looking light cavalry!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain; I'm glad you like them!
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