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Post by greedo on Apr 17, 2018 19:33:28 GMT
I'm looking to build a Hoplite army, and would love nice to paint slightly chunkier, and completely stereotypical Hoplites.
Corinthian Helmet, shield forward.
So far I've seen ForgedInBattle Spartans, and Xyston Athenians which seem to make good versions of what I want.
I have no problem with 18mm big lads, and I want them to paint up nicely, and my experience is to have really good if more expensive figs so that painting is fun.
Does anybody know of any other companies that do this? As I said, I know Xyston, and ForgedInBattle...
I'm currently using Warfactory Republican Romans vs Corvus Belli Carthaginians.
My history of companies that are still in business is not great!
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by Baldie on Apr 17, 2018 20:31:38 GMT
Wave time and go for Xyston, for me best figs ever.
Well Corvus too but not as big a range.
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Post by primuspilus on Apr 17, 2018 21:51:26 GMT
OldGlory 15s are surprisingly fun...! Check them out. They just have a kick-ass and up-f***ingness feel to them!
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Post by greedo on Apr 17, 2018 23:31:44 GMT
Thanks guys! But see I'm looking SPECIFICALLY for Corinthian Helmets. If I could cartoonify the figs to be just a big nose sticking out under a nose guard, with a crest, spear, feet, and a shield I'd do it (actually would love a DBA army that looked like that came off the pages of Asterix) Old Glory is close, and Xyston look nice, but not sure if my phallanx will look like 300 with armor (as opposed to thongs)  |
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Post by jim1973 on Apr 18, 2018 2:33:09 GMT
Try AB figures. They are beautiful but there may be some open faced helmets mixed in. Also try the Greek mercenaries under the Achaemenid Persians at Khurasan miniatures.
Cheers
Jim
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Post by greedo on Apr 19, 2018 18:39:37 GMT
Will do. Thanks!
Quick related question. What happened to Corvus Belli? They only sell Infinity now... Was the ancients line discontinued? Those are SUCH great minis!
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Post by jim1973 on Apr 20, 2018 9:12:27 GMT
The Celts and Romans have been re-released by Totentanz Miniatures. I think they have plans for more releases.
Jim
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Post by greedo on May 1, 2018 19:42:05 GMT
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Post by Haardrada on Jun 8, 2018 17:43:49 GMT
Thanks guys! But see I'm looking SPECIFICALLY for Corinthian Helmets. If I could cartoonify the figs to be just a big nose sticking out under a nose guard, with a crest, spear, feet, and a shield I'd do it (actually would love a DBA army that looked like that came off the pages of Asterix) Old Glory is close, and Xyston look nice, but not sure if my phallanx will look like 300 with armor (as opposed to thongs) You could contact Xyston and ask if they could supply you with packs containing only figures with Corinthian Helmets?If they do figures in bronze armour,linen corselet and unarmoured maybe with some in slightly different poses would that meet your needs? I know Essex have allowed me to request specific figures per pack before, maybe Xyston may be as obliging? |
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Post by gregorius on Jun 9, 2018 0:48:47 GMT
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Post by Spitzicles on Jun 11, 2018 10:57:59 GMT
Have a look at Donnington's Hoplite range - chunky, easy to paint, a range of clothing, nice big shield, and with a lovely Corinthian helmet. Spears are vertical but I bent mine to be facing forward at about 45 degrees.
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Post by markbb on Jun 13, 2018 4:36:48 GMT
If you don't mind cartoonish types, check out the 15mm Tin Soldier range. I think they are fun!
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Post by goragrad on Jun 13, 2018 10:26:09 GMT
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