Dressed similarly to the Slingers shown earlier this month, there were a lesser number of skirmishing Archers in Bill's collection.
Some color added to the quivers and their straps differentiates the various 4 figure units.
Likewise the different tufts and rocks added to the basing varies by unit.
Bill used a yellowish pale tan for the flesh color, suggesting Middle Eastern skin tones.
I debated changing that somewhat, but ultimately decided against it.
Once again, these could act as auxiliary troops to most chariot era armies.
These 4 units of Archers, added to the 7 units of Slingers make 11 units and 44 figures.
Yet to come - the Javelinmen!
Lovely basing with these and they look like very nice figures. I see what you mean about the skin tone, but one does get used to it and it is not too outlandish.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence. I understand the tone he was looking for, I think it just needs a bit more warmth. I couldn't figure out a reasonable way to do that without redoing all of the flesh, and it just didn't seem worth it.
DeleteNice additions to your Ancients collection, Peter.
ReplyDeleteAncient sun block seems to have been very efficient :-) another nice unit overall that can fit into numerous armies.
ReplyDeleteI hear they sold it at the Gym, Gary. :-)
DeleteThey are pretty versatile!
Very nice
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil!
DeleteI like the figures a lot, Peter! I think theses fellas have bleached out in the sun...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jon. Might just be Mediterranean Anemia! :-)
DeleteGood looking archers! A flesh wash like GW do might do the trick?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Ian; not a bad idea, that!
DeleteThese look great Peter. I'm sure that you have told us somewhere how many there are, but these units just seem to keep on coming!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks, James. There were a lot! :-) The Chariots were really the big deal - 18 chariots is one heck of a lot of chariots!
DeleteThere are the Javelinmen yet to come, followed by a number of units of Sea peoples, and a few odd Assyrians as well.