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Post by timurilank on Jul 19, 2016 7:51:32 GMT
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Post by gregorius on Jul 19, 2016 23:16:47 GMT
A big win to the Celtiberians.
Cheers,
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Post by timurilank on Jul 20, 2016 5:31:48 GMT
A big win to the Celtiberians. Cheers, Greg, The Celtiberian had all the pluses; terrain setup, all “fast” moving troops, parity of mounted troops and more blade (6 x 3Bd vs. 4 x 4Bd). With side support, the Roman spear could match the combat factor of the scutarii, but are left behind when their supports recoiled or pursued which happened frequently. They would make an excellent allied contingent (1 x Cv, 2 x 3Bd) in a standard 12 a side game or big battle game. Historically however, they did display true mercenary characteristic during the 2nd Punic War and left their employer’s camp on the eve of battle, this is possible in the campaign rule set.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 20, 2016 14:54:18 GMT
My order of Seleucid figures arrived Tuesday afternoon, but the day was spent preparing for the big battle Carthage vs. Rome.
Jan took a lot of good photos, but a full report will have wait until other items have been posted. I can say it was a hard fought battle, even the elephants ran havoc amongst my reserve line of Roman heavies.
The twist, Jan fielded two commands of Carthaginian plus one of Iberians while I had an equal number of 36 elements divided among two generals. This was done to simulate the “discord” or rivalry between consuls with the potential disaster if a general were lost early in the game as at Cannae.
Tomorrow, the Gallic matches.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 21, 2016 7:54:56 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Jul 22, 2016 8:12:03 GMT
The final two games can be read at the blog.
dbagora.blogspot.nl/2016/07/project-rome-gallic-concluding-test.html
This was an interesting series of historical matches. The Celtiberian were the toughest to play against, especially if they had terrain advantage. The Gallic are spoilers and have an advantage with mounted troops. The Numidian and Lusitanian are not to be underestimated and are capable of mauling the Romans. The Iberians have similar home ground as Rome but lack troops with sufficient punch.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 26, 2016 7:43:41 GMT
The Seleucid Since last Friday I have begun painting the Seleucid collection which will hopefully become a formidable opponent for the consular army. At the blog are photos and a brief text. dbagora.blogspot.nl/2016/07/project-rome-seleucid.html
By the end of the week I should have photos of the completed mounted elements.
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Post by gregorius on Jul 26, 2016 21:23:42 GMT
Nice Robert. Looking forward to seeing the more exotic troop types.
Cheers,
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Post by timurilank on Jul 27, 2016 10:55:23 GMT
Nice Robert. Looking forward to seeing the more exotic troop types. Cheers, Greg,
The mounted elements are more of a challenge to paint than the infantry. For example, the amount of bronze armour might be one way to set the Agema off from the line cavalry, the latter having more bronze pieces “tinned”. Painting different horse harness and saddle cloth may also do, but these are small features in comparison to face masks, arms and leg armour.
It is a shame there is no recorded use of pennons.
By comparison, the elephant corps will have a uniform appearance with only the trim on the cloth differing.
The scythed chariots will be painted in a similar manner.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 29, 2016 8:31:09 GMT
The Seleucid mounted are nearly done I can now think about a few more test games. The Carthaginian and Seleucid are now on the list and this time Rome will use allied contingents.
I can foresee the Celtiberian and Numidian will be used against the Carthaginian in a game or two. For the Seleucid I have the Pergamene as an option. Should be fun next week.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 30, 2016 16:23:58 GMT
The Seleucid – the mounted elements. The last half of the Seleucid collection is posted to the blog.
These are all the elements needed to form three commands worth, 2 x cataphract, 1 x elephant and 1 x scythed chariot. Due to Old Glory packaging I have an extra elephant, chariot, and cataphract. No doubt these will find employment in a few months.
dbagora.blogspot.nl/2016/07/the-seleucid-mounted-elements.html
Last step, the texturing and flocking of the bases will be done in the next few days and the Seleucid will be complete. Looking forward to receiving several books from Amazon UK and these are volumes two and three of Dr. John Grainger’s Seleukid trilogy and Hannibal from the Great Captains collection by Theodore Dodge. I have Gustavus Adolphus and Caesar and enjoy very them as they have a wealth of useful maps.
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Post by timurilank on Aug 1, 2016 7:29:46 GMT
The Seleucid lack grass tufts on their bases and I will post photos tomorrow.
I have new figures to paint later today, the Pergamene and extra Roman.
The Pergamene cavalry will be used later in the week as an allied contingent for Rome against the Seleucid and the extra Romans are allied hastati and velites to fill out the consular army for an upcoming Spanish Campaign 217 BC.
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Post by twrnz on Aug 1, 2016 8:34:50 GMT
Great updates Robert, thank you for posting them. I certainly enjoy reading your progress updates.
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Post by timurilank on Aug 2, 2016 9:19:15 GMT
The Seleucid collection can be seen at the blog. dbagora.blogspot.nl/2016/08/the-seleucid-in-battle-array.html
I will confine myself today to editing the latest timeline for Spain (218 – 202 BC). Over a period of two weeks this project should be done. When completed it will serve as a reference for a campaign set in the year 218 BC when Rome begins her war in Spain.
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Post by gregorius on Aug 2, 2016 9:52:58 GMT
Nice looking army Robert.
Cheers,
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