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Post by timurilank on May 22, 2021 14:46:27 GMT
Between painting sessions, I have followed a few Star Wars Game movies – The Old Republic. Good Stuff. Rebel Minis UK have a good selection, but some could pass for Cybermen; Titan Marines, Valonian Army and Pangalactic Legion. Some filing, a 5mm brass rod to form a ‘handle’ for the head, paint silver, wash with Nuln Oil and done. rebelminis.com/15mmscifi.html
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Post by timurilank on May 22, 2021 8:29:49 GMT
The small lead pile has become smaller with the completion of the LIR legionnaires. The original legionnaires (spangenhelm, chainmail armour) were rebased to build a second command of Tervingi (8 x 4Wb, 2 x Ps).
Four horde (7Hd) were also based on the larger 40mm x 40mm size with the extra figures. After a closer inspection of Book II, ten armies used horde to fill their ranks.
The shields for the LIR auxilia palatina and cavalry are planned for next week.
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Post by timurilank on May 21, 2021 19:48:49 GMT
II/70 Burgundi 250 – 539 AD & Limigantes 334 – 359 AD, A general observation about the barbarian migrations, this should not be viewed as a single event but an on-going process that has been noted since the early writings of Roman historians (Tacitus). During the late 4th century, Vandal attacks had split the Burgundi into two groups, one migrating westward to eventually settle in the Savoy region and a second group which remained on the right bank of the middle Rhine River. The latter were swept into Attila’s Empire to find themselves on opposite sides with their brethren, the Burgundi of King Gundioc. Referencing H. Wolfram’s ‘The Roman Empire and Its Germanic Peoples’, the Burgundi were the first of the migrating tribes that assimilated quickly into the Roman Empire by maintaining Gallic administration and policies but eventually creating laws placing Burgundi and Romans on an equal footing. The Burgundi still acknowledged (feodus) their obligations to defend the Empire. I found many references to battles against the Alamanni, Goths and Franks with one mention of a sub-king of Geneva (Burgundi) switching sides in the Battle of Dijon, fought between the Franks (Clovis) and the Burgundi (King Gundobad). This victorious Franks departed leaving the sub-king of Geneva to his own devices and later be killed by Gundobad. Action: I do not think this sufficient evidence to include themselves as an enemy, but if anyone has other information, please share. Since Mar. 2017, I have found the following: The Burgundi did raid one of the Belgic provinces leading to a campaign in 435 AD which did not subdue them. Continuing with the campaign, Aetius finally crushed the Burgundi forcing King Gundichar to sign a treaty. This did not temper their warlike spirit, a subsequent rebellion in 437 AD was suppressed by Hun foederati slaughtering 20,000 including their king. Aetius, Attila’s Nemesis, Ian Hughes, 2012 Action: II/82a Western Patrician Roman Army should add II/70a Burgundi as an enemy.
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Post by timurilank on May 21, 2021 9:28:52 GMT
Late Imperial legionnaires are done, based and ready for groundwork and flocking. The shield patterns turned out well that I may touch up the auxilia palatina to a similar standard.
It never ends.
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Post by timurilank on May 17, 2021 14:26:58 GMT
Another loose end is on the work bench - 6 x legio palatina (4Bd). These will better compliment the existing auxilia palatine.
Cleaning and undercoating today, tomorrow the fun begins.
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Post by timurilank on May 17, 2021 14:09:25 GMT
Ah, worms to camels.
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Post by timurilank on May 17, 2021 6:02:43 GMT
Feudal Spanish knights and psiloi are done. This leaves both commands their compliment of spearmen short. Next order to Donnington will include them, Andalusian allies and more shields.
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Post by timurilank on May 17, 2021 5:54:59 GMT
Collision Course is just a week away now - with all the prizes confirmed and 16 entries The Runners and Riders list (in order of entry) Greg Kelleher - III/63 Early Polish Phil Baldoni - XI/4a Early Sardurkar Brenton Searle - III/66 Fatimid Egyptian Mark Baker - II/2 Mountain Indian Gary Moriarty - IV/54b Medieval Scandinavian (Union) Peter Spitzkowski - IV/35 Mongol Conquest Andrew Chicco - II/58 Alan Tony Cotton - II/49 Marian Roman Leigh Dunn - III/69 Taureg Adam Stone - IV/78 Yi Dynasty Korean Austin Kenny - II/33 Polybian Roman Jon Willacy - II/55b Nobades Guy Sheppard - IV/73 Ming Chinese Stephen Hopkins - III/52 West Frankish Bruce Tobin - IV/7 Early Crusader Peter Braham - XI/6 Fremen See you on the day Cheers Early Sardurkar and Fremen? Really?
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Post by timurilank on May 14, 2021 17:50:42 GMT
I am completing a few older projects before ordering another late medieval army.
Granada done, now 20 Feudal Spanish (4 x 3Kn, 4 x Ps) are on the work bench. Great figures, but a chore to assemble. These should be ready for an undercoat later this evening.
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Post by timurilank on May 13, 2021 14:32:20 GMT
…and speaking of ‘ inconvenient and pointless rules’, Camps on page 9 says:- “...camp followers can leave a camp, but are not able to return to it…” Why not? Did the last one out slam the gates and they all forgot to bring the key? Does anyone really use this ridiculous and unrealistic rule? I wonder if it may be that historically the only battles where camp followers played an active part were where they committed to the battle until it finished. Thus maybe Phil thought that in order for the rules to be historically accurate once your camp followers come out they can't return? Just a thought. The reasoning might be once away from the confines of the camp, they would delight in plundering the dead and near-dead on the battlefield. Or, conscripted for camp duties, they may just bolt and return home after passing the front gate.
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Post by timurilank on May 12, 2021 6:22:25 GMT
Welcome back to DBA. What terrain you need will depend on the armies you intend to collect. Experiment with different size (large, medium, small) pieces using inexpensive material; paper, card stock or felt. Certain sizes are suited for defense, others can annoy your opponent if placed in their deployment area. Roads and rivers should curve unless they are Roman or canals. At the link you will find an overview of terrain category by book; arable followed by hilly are common. Other links will take you to examples of each type. Over the years, my terrain pieces have progressed through four revisions. dbagora.blogspot.com/2017/09/dba-terrain-by-type.html
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Post by timurilank on May 10, 2021 17:41:46 GMT
The crossbowmen of Granada (2 x 4Cb, 6 x 3Cb, 3 x Ps) are based. These were a challenge to paint as the 32 figures came only in two poses. With the exception of the 4Cb, possible militia or an Emir’s guard, the remainder are in a variety of colour.
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Post by timurilank on May 8, 2021 10:10:39 GMT
Stevie,
My eye sight is strained with all the reading and painting. Did I read you ‘need to be clowned”? Google Books is a good suggestion. The service also offers books in other languages. Besides, if you were cloned, you would no longer be unique.
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Post by timurilank on May 8, 2021 10:03:56 GMT
This link may help. warfare.gq/Irish.htmThe cloak is described as having tufts of wool. (see Irish Chieftain from Armies of the Dark Ages by Ian Heath).
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Post by timurilank on May 7, 2021 21:18:29 GMT
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