There are quite a few new ancients rules out now, or on the horizon. I'd like to give each of them a chance, if I can. So when I had a few minutes to paint and decided to do a bit of painting for myself with that time, I went back to Rome. I can already field a decent sized Rome vs. Cimbri/Teutones game. But I've also had Rome vs. Rome in mind as an eventual goal. So I'm painting more Romans.
I went with a simple scheme again, and did a bit of speed painting, but without the dip.
Nothing terribly special, but exciting for me as it's the first real painting I've done for myself in a while.
I've also pulled out a unit of Spanish cavalry that I had started ages (a year?) ago, and may try to get to that next, while I prep some more Romans.
I think I may indulge my Plutarchian fondness for Sertorius, and start with a Rome vs. Rome & Spain goal. I think this may be a good way to throw in not only a lot of Roman legion, but see how the different game systems handle different types of lighter and/or "barbarian" troops.
Since it's been a while, I thought I'd try to post some extra photos. So here's a few old Lance & Laser figures I painted for Armorcast, who is the current manufacturer.
The black shield on the Romans looks really sinister and very cool. May have to pinch that idea! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm still contemplating the addition of some small emblem, device or motto on the shields.
ReplyDeleteBut for now, as with the rest of my Romans, I just want to get a playable paint job on a large number of them. So it will be all solid shields for now. I can go back and add detail.
I will do a few more units in black, then I will likely switch to some other colors.
All very nice painting!
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