In preparation for my Historicon game in July, I have added a few more Libyans to my forces.
These are Foundry figures once again.
They will be allied to the enigmatic Sea Peoples in their invasion of Egypt.
In To the Strongest!, they most commonly fight as "Combined Light Infantry".
They evidently had chariots as well, but I've never seen any manufacturer that made them, so that arm will likely be supplied by some Canaanite allies.
Bronze swords and javelins were their characteristic armament, with a few bows thrown in.
They have been described as wearing a "towel and jockstrap", for obvious reasons!
In any event, I have depicted them with deep tans!
They are certainly colorful enough!
Lovely colourful units, they look great, nice figures from Foundry as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie!
DeleteNice fabric look.
ReplyDeleteThey just got back back from a trip to Joann's.
DeleteLooks like they mostly just had remnants, though! :-)
More nice units, with fearsome looking blades and some nice variety on the fabrics too:).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve!
DeleteEssex make a Libyan chariot - horses are on the large side.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.essexminiatures.co.uk/products/bib18
Neil
Thanks for the information, Neil. Looks pretty... pretty pricey, too!
DeleteNicely done
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Neil!
DeleteLovely looking unit.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Richard!
DeleteGood work! I have a bunch of these Foundry Libyans to augment my armies. One day, I may actually get around to painting them. I have not seen a Libyan chariot either. Canaanite carriages should work just fine.
ReplyDeleteThey are quick to paint - do the flesh and you're 60% done, LOL!
DeleteI have Newline Designs Libyans (also excellent), and Old Glory Libyans in my collections as well, posted previously. In the US it's hard to beat the price of the Old Glory figures, even without the cost of international shipping, and they look the part as well!
Neil scoped out a Libyan chariot by Essex (above) - but at $20+ USD each plus shipping, it will be the Canaantes!
Keep thinking about a Libyan army...
ReplyDeleteJust fanning the flames. Of course, one could say they are pretty flaming themselves!
DeleteSuperbly painted figures and the basing really sets them off well too! The 'Towel and Jockstrap Regiment' monicker is likely to stick with them during games! Best wishes, Jason
ReplyDeleteThank you Jason.
DeleteI really like this (very quick and easy to do) basing!
Lovely work Peter, and a great idea to have a unit adding a splash of colour.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence; I went a little more flamboyant with the plumage on this lot!
DeleteAnother well animated /sculpted bunch even if they are sporting g-strings :-)
ReplyDeleteThey say, "only a REAL man can pull it off". Err, maybe not the best choice of words, LOL!
DeleteMore great additions to your Ancients project Peter!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith!
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