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Post by gregorius on May 2, 2024 0:06:02 GMT
Well, that was fast! I've painted the figures for the Horde and Psiloi, glued them to their bases, and applied goop. All I need to do now is to wait for the goop to dry, paint the texture and apply flocking and tufts. Next up should be the figures for the 2x4Bw elements. Cheers, Today I completed the 2x4Bw. They have been based and flocked. Next up are the alternative elements for the archers, the 2xSp. These may be the last 2 elements that I get done until sometime in June. Cheers, Today I should complete the 2xSp for the Fatimids. I'm halfway through the process of decorating their bases. Goop was laid down yesterday and the base coat has been applied. Once dry, this will be followed by drybrushing 2 contrasting colours. The final step will be laying down the flocking. I may be able to find some time over the next week or so to clean up the figures for the mounted portion of the army and glue them to painting nails. We'll see. Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 30, 2024 23:08:47 GMT
gregorius, you are working robustly on your Fatimid project. CarlL Thanks CarlL. Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 30, 2024 6:39:30 GMT
I've just commenced working on the 3rd of 4 armies that I planned to complete this year. So, this time it's the Fatimids. The army's composition is 1x3Cv (G), 3x3Cv, 1xLH, 3x4Bd, 2xSp or 2x4Bw, 1x5Hd, 1xPs. The figures that I'm using could be best described as a can of baked beans: Heinz 47 varieties 🤣. Thus far I've cleaned up the 35 foot figures and mounted them on painting nails. I expect this to be a slow burn project that I'll attend to between non DBA modelling projects. Given that, I'll be posting updates on an irregular basis. That being said, I hope to apply primer to the Psiloi and Horde figures today. Cheers, Well, that was fast! I've painted the figures for the Horde and Psiloi, glued them to their bases, and applied goop. All I need to do now is to wait for the goop to dry, paint the texture and apply flocking and tufts. Next up should be the figures for the 2x4Bw elements. Cheers, Today I completed the 2x4Bw. They have been based and flocked. Next up are the alternative elements for the archers, the 2xSp. These may be the last 2 elements that I get done until sometime in June. Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 29, 2024 23:40:31 GMT
I'll kick off with my choice of army. Drum roll please: The Khwarizmians, IV/24b. Either an inspired selection, or crash and burn 🤔!
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 29, 2024 23:35:24 GMT
I saw that a big post was made in the FB groups regarding playtest sessions. Sounds like it's getting close, which is exciting. I now feel comfortable in DBA, and will be focusing on HOTT soon. I'll probably feel comfortable(-ish) just in time for this to arrive. We’re hoping to push for a late Spring/early Summer publication date 😎 P So our late autumn, early winter Paul? Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 26, 2024 23:18:31 GMT
Dare I say it Martin, "The Magnificent Seven"?
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Post by gregorius on Apr 25, 2024 0:05:24 GMT
I've just commenced working on the 3rd of 4 armies that I planned to complete this year. So, this time it's the Fatimids. The army's composition is 1x3Cv (G), 3x3Cv, 1xLH, 3x4Bd, 2xSp or 2x4Bw, 1x5Hd, 1xPs. The figures that I'm using could be best described as a can of baked beans: Heinz 47 varieties 🤣. Thus far I've cleaned up the 35 foot figures and mounted them on painting nails. I expect this to be a slow burn project that I'll attend to between non DBA modelling projects. Given that, I'll be posting updates on an irregular basis. That being said, I hope to apply primer to the Psiloi and Horde figures today. Cheers, Well, that was fast! I've painted the figures for the Horde and Psiloi, glued them to their bases, and applied goop. All I need to do now is to wait for the goop to dry, paint the texture and apply flocking and tufts. Next up should be the figures for the 2x4Bw elements. Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 22, 2024 23:32:28 GMT
I've just commenced working on the 3rd of 4 armies that I planned to complete this year. So, this time it's the Fatimids. The army's composition is 1x3Cv (G), 3x3Cv, 1xLH, 3x4Bd, 2xSp or 2x4Bw, 1x5Hd, 1xPs. The figures that I'm using could be best described as a can of baked beans: Heinz 47 varieties 🤣.
Thus far I've cleaned up the 35 foot figures and mounted them on painting nails. I expect this to be a slow burn project that I'll attend to between non DBA modelling projects. Given that, I'll be posting updates on an irregular basis. That being said, I hope to apply primer to the Psiloi and Horde figures today.
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 22, 2024 23:12:41 GMT
Arrived today, a large batch of the new Army Painter Fanatic Warpaints… exciting times 🥳😝 P Paul, are these the new Speedpaints or the newer more solid pigment paints? Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 16, 2024 23:23:48 GMT
Tom, have you considered posting your report, c/w photos, to the 2 DBA FB pages? Cheers, Two FB groups? I found the "De Bellis Antiquitatus" one and am lurking there, but what's the other? "DBA & HOTT Wargaming"? I went cold turkey off FB a while ago, but DBA is dragging me back at least to keep a toe in to see what's up with the community there. Yes, "DBA and HOTT Wargaming". Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 15, 2024 23:14:08 GMT
Tom, have you considered posting your report, c/w photos, to the 2 DBA FB pages?
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 12, 2024 2:50:43 GMT
An early warning post to inform all that I will be running DBA at MOAB 2024. The dates for DBA are 5/10/24 to 6/10/24 inclusive. I wanted to give plenty of notice for this year's themes to allow enough time to organise armies.
Saturday's theme is "The Rise of the King of Kings: Armies and Enemies of the Early Achamenid Persians". Each player is to field a 12 element army that is either 1 of the 3 EAP armies or one of the approximately 27 enemies of the EAP, as listed in Book 1 of the rules. Enemies may field Allies, however, the Ally must be an enemy of the EAP.
Sunday's theme is "Meet the Millennials: Armies of the 1st Millennia, CE". Each player is to field a 12 element army that was active between the years 950 CE and 1050 CE. If Allies are used, they must be an Ally that was active in the theme's time frame. There are more than 80 armies that fit the criteria for this theme.
Once registrations are open I'll update this thread. So watch this space.
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 8, 2024 6:44:30 GMT
Sounds like a rich and varied fare of DBA.
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Apr 7, 2024 5:00:11 GMT
David, 60cm x 60cm, or 70cm x 70cm boards?
Cheers,
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Post by gregorius on Mar 25, 2024 2:39:48 GMT
While waiting for my flight from Sydney to Armidale I thought that I would take the opportunity to report on how I fared at yesterday's Just Deserts tournament. So, metaphorically wearing my best sandals I ventured into the Goulburn Workers' Club to do battle with my II/23a Later Pre-Islamic Arabs (Nomad). The army consisted of 1xLH(G), 3xCm, 1xLH, 1xLCm, 3x4Bd, 2x3Bw and 1xPs.
First up was a civil war with another LPIA army commanded by Austin Kenny. Austin ran the Yemeni version, II/23c. After a thrilling battle I was able to prevail 4-3.
My 2nd game was against my nemesis from Saturday's practice games, with Mark fielding his Palmyrans, II/74a. Once again the Palmyrans were masterfully handled by Mark and I suffered a 2-4 defeat.
After lunch another LPIA civil war, this time II/23b (City with a Nomad ally). After a backwards and forwards tussle Brenton Searle defeated me 4-2.
Game 4 saw me go up against Charmaine Benfield. Charmaine was running III/31, Umayyad Arabs. With the game evenly balanced at 3-3, I was fortunate enough to snag another two kills. Another very engaging game.
The penultimate saw me opposed by Chris, fielding his II/54, Qaramita. With a maximum of number of Dunes deployed there was plenty of sand available to absorb spilt blood. Another tight game that went down to the wire with a 4-2 win for me.
The last game saw me come up against James Mallanack and his II/22c Hatrans. Another close game ensured with James taking the biscuits for a 4-2 win.
Overall, a 3-3 win loss ratio with which I'm happy about. Many thanks to all my opponents for great games played in the spirit we all appreciate. And many thanks to Mark for organising a great day of gaming.
Cheers,
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