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Post by timurilank on Dec 5, 2017 17:35:13 GMT
From my earlier 2.2 collection I have a number of leftovers from Biblical armies long since sold. These were painted in an old style and thought I would never use them and I seriously thought about trashing the lot.
Half way through a series of historical matches and no unpainted lead in house, I took a quick inventory of the Biblical leftovers. There are about 70 each of archers and javelinmen with a few chariots.
Looking at the DBA army lists, there are enough to fill three armies and these are the I/7a Early Libyan, the I/6a Early Bedouin and the I/15 Later Amorite. As the project moves along, I will post ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos to the blog.
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Post by paddy649 on Dec 5, 2017 23:29:28 GMT
"no unpainted lead in house"
Wow! Unbelievable! Whilst I am ever so impressed and massively envious I am minded of Rule 1 for wargamers which categorically states:
"A wargamer who doesn't possess at least his own weight in unpainted led (or resin) is a danger to himself and his friends!"
Looks like you're a danger to those Book I lists! Looking forward to the before and after photos.
However, .......if you want I will donate a few kilos of my own unpainted lead mountain....just to keep you busy!
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Post by timurilank on Dec 6, 2017 8:49:28 GMT
"no unpainted lead in house"
Wow! Unbelievable! Whilst I am ever so impressed and massively envious I am minded of Rule 1 for wargamers which categorically states:
"A wargamer who doesn't possess at least his own weight in unpainted led (or resin) is a danger to himself and his friends!"
Looks like you're a danger to those Book I lists! Looking forward to the before and after photos.
However, .......if you want I will donate a few kilos of my own unpainted lead mountain....just to keep you busy!
Not to worry about lacking things to keep me busy.
The current historical match series has reached the half way mark. The Arab Conquest of Persia is next and this may take a campaign form.
The latest Biblical project has sparked a few construction ideas. Two historical battles involving the Consular army are completed, but need to be fought.
I am near completing a naval rule set for The Witcher project; ships will need constructing. Next, the Orc and Goblin collection are on the list for a makeover and that one is huge.
Any purchase of ‘new lead’ might be for an era outside the ancient/medieval period. Two that are on my list are Spain 1808 and the Kingdom of Kongo (1600 AD).
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Post by timurilank on Dec 15, 2017 19:09:13 GMT
The refurbishment of three armies is now complete. The I/7a Early Libyan, I/6a Early Bedouin, and I/15 Later Amorite are now fixed to their new bases and hopefully I can add the terrain this weekend.
There are enough Libyan figures to serve as charioteers for the ‘b’ sub-list, but not enough to build the optional 6 x 5Hd. These would need to be ordered if there are plans to expand this project.
At the moment, the next step is to construct an appropriate looking hamlet or fort (BUA).
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Post by timurilank on Dec 19, 2017 10:12:53 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Dec 20, 2017 20:08:10 GMT
The first three Biblical armies are now boxed and stored on the shelf, so the work bench is now clear for the next project, a BUA. This ‘fetid dung hill’ will consist of five separately based structures forming an open hamlet. These will differ from the other Arab dwellings I have as their exteriors will be painted in a style similar to buildings in the game movie ‘Assassin’s Creed - Origins.
Photos and a brief description should appear this weekend at the blog.
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Post by lewchips on Dec 20, 2017 21:20:05 GMT
Lovely work Robert.
I really enjoy following your projects.
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Post by timurilank on Dec 20, 2017 21:47:52 GMT
Lovely work Robert. I really enjoy following your projects. I sent Nic (Eureka Miniatures) a list for the Early Sumerian (I/1b) and Akkadian (I/11). If the project reaches a green light, then I should have those armies by the end of January.
I have also considered adding two more armies; the Great Revolt (I/1c) and Early Syrian (I/9). All of these will need your 'beige' and 'dried grass' tufts, so expect an order next month.
I found a lovely illustration of a Sumerian walled village and that is next in the queue to be built.
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Post by timurilank on Dec 22, 2017 10:08:35 GMT
I placed an order for ‘filler’ items on Timecast UK yesterday. These will help expand the Libyan options to include 6 x 5Hd and extra bowmen for an Elamite army (I/5a+b). And, I have just enough figures to add 2 x LCh for the Libyans to make the I/7b sub-list.
Received notice from Timecast later that afternoon that Biblical and Dark Age packs were shipped. Well done Timecast.
An Egyptian village is now complete. Photos and a brief text will be posted to the blog on Sunday after breakfast.
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Post by timurilank on Dec 24, 2017 9:55:02 GMT
Village – Old Kingdom Egyptian After completion of the three Biblical armies I took time to construct ancient Egyptian village. Its construction with photos is posted to the blog.
dbagora.blogspot.nl/2017/12/village-old-kingdom-egyptian.html
After this posting, I can begin painting the Old Kingdom Egyptians that arrived a few days ago.
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Post by Baldie on Dec 24, 2017 10:29:16 GMT
They look fab
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Post by timurilank on Dec 24, 2017 16:22:41 GMT
I am happy these are done as my Old Kingdom Egyptian will have a 'home and hearth' to fight for.
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Post by gregorius on Dec 24, 2017 22:37:23 GMT
Nice work Robert. Just a technical question, how are you able to get such square cuts on the pink foam?
Cheers,
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Post by timurilank on Dec 24, 2017 23:57:48 GMT
Nice work Robert. Just a technical question, how are you able to get such square cuts on the pink foam? Cheers, Greg,
You will not believe this, but I use a bread knife with a serrated edge; a model similar to the one used in the Hitchcock film ‘Psycho’. The technique is similar to slicing bread. - Merry Christmas
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Post by gregorius on Dec 25, 2017 22:36:45 GMT
Thanks for that Robert. I'm assuming that it wouldn't work on beaded/expanded polystyrene.
Cheers,
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