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Title: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on November 24, 2019, 01:21:25 PM: So with a couple of new sets of Ancient rules on the horizon namely Infamy Infamy from Too fat Lardies and Clash of Spears from across the pond, I've started painting up some figures to be used with them.
First up are 8 Auxiliary infantry, very nice plastics from Victrix (though I am a bit worried about the spears being a little fragile) and shield transfers from LBM.
As I paint more figures I'll post them on this thread as it keeps me motivated, hope you like them :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: seldon on November 24, 2019, 01:22:16 PM: Wow... those look awesome, and particularly impressive how the back of the shields look
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Post by: Romark on November 24, 2019, 01:42:57 PM: :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 24, 2019, 01:44:15 PM: There’s lovely as well :)
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Post by: Burnin Coal on November 24, 2019, 03:14:35 PM: Very nice brushwork....look forward to seeing more....Clash Of Spears has got me fired up as well
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on November 25, 2019, 06:42:10 AM: Thanks for commenting guys, more to come :)
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Post by: duc de limbourg on November 25, 2019, 08:23:45 AM: These are great, thanks for sharing
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Post by: guitarheroandy on November 25, 2019, 10:20:01 AM: Superb painting! Great job!

Ref concerns about plastic spears: I'm doing a Republican Roman force for Clash of Spears and am replacing all pila, javelins and spears with steel ones. I find the typical 'North Star' (etc) steel wire spears great for throwing/thrusting spears and I use ones intended for 15mm figures for pila and javelins - I'm just going to paint these latter types to look like they have a long iron shank which will work fine for 4th century BC Romans - wouldn't be so good for imperials of course as you wouldn't get the hefty weighted part.
Steel spears would work ok for auxilia though if you were worried about plastic ones snapping...
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Post by: Captain Blood on November 25, 2019, 10:21:51 AM: Ooooh. They look great Jeff :-*
Nice work.
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Post by: Malamute on November 25, 2019, 12:36:47 PM: Bloody hell! You've had a productive couple of weeks. ;D
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Post by: rumacara on November 25, 2019, 04:13:26 PM: Lovely work on those. :-* :-*
Keep em coming.
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Post by: Easy E on November 25, 2019, 04:24:58 PM: Very cool!
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on November 26, 2019, 06:37:09 AM: Thanks for commenting guys, cheers Andy for the advice on spears ;)
Quote from: Malamute on November 25, 2019, 12:36:47 PM
Bloody hell! You've had a productive couple of weeks. ;D

BLAM always inspires Nick :)
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Post by: Maddoc on November 26, 2019, 01:09:20 PM: Bloody lovely :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on November 26, 2019, 09:01:33 PM: Quote from: Maddoc on November 26, 2019, 01:09:20 PM
Bloody lovely :)

Cheers mate :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Flinty on November 27, 2019, 12:04:02 AM: Verrry nice, ditto detail on the shield backs.

Auxillia are on my shopping list, and I'll be replacing the plastic spears. I just completed a half century of thier EIR and managed to break a couple of pila (admittedly thinner than those spears ) ranking them up - sausage fingers dont help, but over time...

For the Gauls (British opponents) I went with the Warlord steel spears here (https://store.warlordgames.com/products/50mm-metal-spears-50) cut down for for javelins, and the slightly thicker North Star ones, here (https://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=536), for spears. Both are 50mm long and work well with 28's. Only thing you might not like is the very industrialised uniform spear points everyone ends up with.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on November 27, 2019, 08:46:28 PM: Thanks for the info on spears Flinty :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 01, 2019, 08:57:02 PM: Very nice painting on those Auxilliaries. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in this period.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on December 16, 2019, 10:20:10 PM: There has been progress, another 8 figures. I'm going to do 24 of these, a group of 8 skirmishers and about a dozen cavalry along with various 'big men' to lead them :)
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Post by: Romark on December 17, 2019, 08:52:41 AM: :-*
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Post by: M.O.T.N on December 17, 2019, 11:11:30 AM: Those are great!
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Post by: batu on December 17, 2019, 08:37:03 PM: Great looking unit :o
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on December 18, 2019, 06:44:08 AM: Cheers guys, thanks for commenting :)
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Post by: nervisfr on December 19, 2019, 09:36:10 AM: Excellent ! :-* :-* :-*

I'm affraid to see plastic spears pointed in front of the figurines.
Does are they strong enough for not been broken when playing ?

Lots of mine are broken (LOTR GW plastic) after a few battles...

Cheers
ERic
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on December 19, 2019, 11:56:24 AM: Quote from: nervisfr on December 19, 2019, 09:36:10 AM
Excellent ! :-* :-* :-*

I'm affraid to see plastic spears pointed in front of the figurines.
Does are they strong enough for not been broken when playing ?

Lots of mine are broken (LOTR GW plastic) after a few battles...

Cheers
ERic

Yes I'm expecting a few casualties Eric, I'll replace as they occur I think :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 30, 2019, 06:47:18 AM: Great work! Especially those shield backs... really raises the bar.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on December 31, 2019, 04:13:23 PM: Quote from: Rick W. on December 30, 2019, 06:47:18 AM
Great work! Especially those shield backs... really raises the bar.

Thanks Rick :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry
Post by: Jeff965 on December 31, 2019, 04:16:05 PM: Last figures of 2019, another 8 Auxilia taking the unit to 24.
About 230 28mm figures this year which is good for a slow painter like me.
I also built and painted various bits of terrain so all is well.
If you're out tonight have a good time, stay safe and a Happy New Year
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (31/12/19)
Post by: Romark on December 31, 2019, 06:26:39 PM: Nice work on those Jeff 8)
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Post by: Burnin Coal on December 31, 2019, 09:00:18 PM: 8) Great looking unit
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Post by: Jeff965 on January 01, 2020, 07:30:05 AM: Thanks guys :)
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Post by: Andrei1975 on January 01, 2020, 08:11:57 AM: Very good work! Bravo!
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Post by: Jeff965 on January 02, 2020, 06:04:05 AM: Thanks Andrei :)
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Post by: Duncan McDane on January 02, 2020, 07:28:03 AM: Very impressive. Love your soft colour tones...
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Post by: Jeff965 on January 03, 2020, 06:42:21 AM: Thanks Duncan :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (31/12/19)
Post by: Jeff965 on January 23, 2020, 09:00:20 PM: An eight figure skirmish unit for my Auxiliary force, Aventine miniatures which fit in quite nicely with the Warlord plastics.
A mobile force of heavy-ish infantry and skirmishers I think I'll do some cavalry next to support them
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 23, 2020, 09:15:28 PM: Looking good!
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Post by: Jeff965 on January 24, 2020, 09:30:23 AM: Thanks Rick, heres a group shot of the figures painted so far for this project :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Burnin Coal on January 24, 2020, 11:33:43 AM: Great looking collection you have started....nice brushwork on some good looking sculpts...will enjoy seeing more
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Post by: Jeff965 on January 24, 2020, 01:19:05 PM: Thanks BC :) they are coming along nicely
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Post by: Silent Invader on January 24, 2020, 01:20:13 PM: Nicely done 8)
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Post by: Andrei1975 on January 24, 2020, 01:20:46 PM: :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: gamer Mac on January 24, 2020, 01:30:28 PM: I never noticed these before
Lovely work Jeff
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Post by: rumacara on January 24, 2020, 05:49:07 PM: Its groing up to a respectfull force. :-* :-*
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Post by: RedRowan on January 24, 2020, 05:50:52 PM: They're looking great.

Steve
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on January 25, 2020, 06:41:43 AM: Thanks for the kind comments guys, more to come :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: nikkobourges on January 25, 2020, 05:46:18 PM: Hello,

Very nice painting of these miniatures !!!

Nikkobourges
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on January 26, 2020, 09:45:54 AM: Thanks Nikko :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 16, 2020, 09:08:20 PM: Some 'Big Men' for my Roman Auxiliary force. A Centurion, an Optio and a bodyguard (Wolfie).
Shields are in the process of being done but I thought I'd put them up now before the shields hid any detail.
Onto the Cavalry next :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (23/01/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 16, 2020, 09:09:58 PM: Some close ups.
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on February 16, 2020, 09:59:28 PM: Gorgeous work!
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Post by: Burnin Coal on February 16, 2020, 10:11:04 PM: :-* very nice indeed, lovely blends and crisp details....already looking forward to the cavalry ;)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on February 16, 2020, 11:39:56 PM: Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 17, 2020, 08:14:57 AM: Thanks for commenting chaps :)
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Post by: NurgleHH on February 17, 2020, 08:16:23 AM: Nice work, Jeff. And you are going back in history. Next year some sumerians and akkadians???
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: Romark on February 17, 2020, 09:11:28 AM: Nice job on those Jeff :)
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Post by: Captain Blood on February 17, 2020, 05:14:14 PM: Very handsome Jeff. You're getting a bit good at this :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: Malamute on February 17, 2020, 05:16:20 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on February 17, 2020, 05:14:14 PM
Very handsome Jeff. You're getting a bit good at this :-*

I think he's getting better, if that's at all possible. ;D

Beautiful brushwork :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 17, 2020, 05:21:35 PM: Very nice 8)
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Post by: Dr DeAth on February 18, 2020, 01:05:27 AM: Outstanding work on those 'Big Men' Jeff.
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Post by: Jeff965 on February 18, 2020, 08:57:34 AM: Thanks for taking the time to comment guys, as far as going back in time is concerned I haven't started the opposition for this lot yet Dirk :)
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Post by: Hu Rhu on February 18, 2020, 09:37:13 PM: Very nice indeed. :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on February 19, 2020, 09:37:22 AM: Thanks Gary :)
The Roman forces for #infamyinfamy so far under Centurion Circum Bendibus and Optio Cankerous Balanitis ready to take it to those naughty Britons.
The Centurions bodyguard Scabious Phallus resplendent in his wolf's mane :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry (16/02/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 23, 2020, 07:48:40 PM: Two mounted Officers for my Roman force for the upcoming rules from Too fat Lardies 'Infamy Infamy'.
A Decurion and Optio who I'm already calling Ant and Dec for some reason lol
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (23/02/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 24, 2020, 11:36:41 AM: Some side on close ups, when you think of the balancing act performed by these chaps along with trying to control a horse and fight with their weapons it's no wonder they were used mostly as messengers and scouts rather than battlefield cavalry
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (23/02/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on February 24, 2020, 11:41:25 AM: Theres a little nubbin on the left arm that I mistook as some sort of bracelet but I think is supposed to be placed in the boss on the back of the shield.
I've placed the hand in the boss so the rider can use it to punch his shield out at a mounted enemy (well that's my story and I'm sticking to it lol)
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Post by: Romark on February 24, 2020, 11:49:14 AM: Nice work on those Jeff :)
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Post by: Jeff965 on February 25, 2020, 08:12:51 AM: Cheers Keith :)
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Post by: gamer Mac on February 25, 2020, 12:05:15 PM: Lovely job on those :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on February 25, 2020, 01:35:22 PM: Stunningly good work! I am auxiliary green with envy.
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Post by: Jeff965 on February 26, 2020, 06:25:36 AM: Thanks for the kind comments guys :)
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Post by: Jeff965 on March 04, 2020, 01:45:01 PM: First figures for March are a couple of rank and file Roman cavalry men, I've got 12 of these to do so I'll work my way through them slowly over the coming weeks.
I've changed the spears on these as they seemed more fragile than the infantry ones
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (04/03/20)
Post by: Burnin Coal on March 04, 2020, 02:48:32 PM: :-* lovely work...am really enjoying following your progress - most inspirational as I invariably draw a deep breath when faced with painting horses
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Post by: gamer Mac on March 04, 2020, 02:54:12 PM: MORE LOVELY WORK :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on March 05, 2020, 08:33:26 AM: Thanks for commenting both :) horses can be a bit time consuming BC, glad you're getting some inspiration from the thread that's really good to know :)
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Post by: Hu Rhu on March 05, 2020, 03:34:49 PM: Fantastic painting on those cavalry. :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on March 05, 2020, 08:30:46 PM: Thank you Gary, glad you like them :)
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Post by: Axebreaker on March 07, 2020, 12:18:56 PM: Those look great Jeff! 8)

Christopher
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Post by: bluewillow on March 07, 2020, 03:11:22 PM: Great brushwork, your project is coming along very nicely.

Victrix figures are quite good, but not a fan of their horses, they are too long in the back and their ears are not quite correct for my liking.

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (04/03/20)
Post by: emosbur on March 07, 2020, 03:54:24 PM: I was thinking in buying romans and germans from Foundry, but I changed my mind after looking at your minis!!
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (04/03/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on March 08, 2020, 05:24:56 PM: Thanks guys
Quote from: Axebreaker on March 07, 2020, 12:18:56 PM
Those look great Jeff! 8)

Christopher

Thanks Christopher :)

Quote from: bluewillow on March 07, 2020, 03:11:22 PM
Great brushwork, your project is coming along very nicely.

Victrix figures are quite good, but not a fan of their horses, they are too long in the back and their ears are not quite correct for my liking.

Cheers
Matt

Yeh I get that, I dont mind them. If i had one criticism with this set it's that two of the horses have a very similar pose, i prefer more variation coz it gives the unit a better sense of movement.
But the ears are weird though ;)

Quote from: emosbur on March 07, 2020, 03:54:24 PM
I was thinking in buying romans and germans from Foundry, but I changed my mind after looking at your minis!!

I hope you're not disappointed with the figures when you get them and dont forget to let Victrix know why you choose them ;) lol
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (23/02/20)
Post by: Littlearmies on March 11, 2020, 07:27:02 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on February 24, 2020, 11:36:41 AM
Some side on close ups, when you think of the balancing act performed by these chaps along with trying to control a horse and fight with their weapons it's no wonder they were used mostly as messengers and scouts rather than battlefield cavalry

You should take a look at Training The Roman Cavalry: From Arrian's Ars Tactica by Ann Hyland - she's an experienced horsewoman and essentially says that the Roman saddle was eminently practical - with the possible exception of mounting where the absence of stirrups made things harder. The book discusses the equipment, she tests a modern copy of the saddle, and looks at the Roman cavalry evolutions and training from the perspective of a rider rather than a military historian. I thought it was very good. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Training-Roman-Cavalry-Arrians-Military/dp/0862999847/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=training+the+roman+cavalry&qid=1583911273&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Training-Roman-Cavalry-Arrians-Military/dp/0862999847/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=training+the+roman+cavalry&qid=1583911273&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (04/03/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on April 01, 2020, 09:01:08 PM: Here's another couple of Roman cavalry men, 6 down 8 to go.
In the new Infamy Infamy rules that are on the way from TooFatLardies Roman cavalry units have 6 figures so mine will include an Optio and 5 men but I'm also doing a Decurion, and a mounted Centurion for the infantry element of the force.
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Post by: Jeff965 on April 01, 2020, 09:03:28 PM: A shot of the figures I've done do far.
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Post by: Burnin Coal on April 01, 2020, 10:41:39 PM: More lovely brushwork - a very fine unit you are putting together
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Post by: gamer Mac on April 02, 2020, 12:03:26 AM: Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Horses is not something I Like painting
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Post by: Slayer on April 02, 2020, 12:21:02 AM: just found this thread, and wow :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Hu Rhu on April 02, 2020, 09:18:01 AM: Great as always Jeff.

Might these put in an appearance at BLAM?
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Post by: Jeff965 on April 03, 2020, 07:50:35 AM: Thanks for the kind comments guys
Quote from: Hu Rhu on April 02, 2020, 09:18:01 AM
Great as always Jeff.

Might these put in an appearance at BLAM?
In these uncertain times, who knows Gary
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (01/04/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on April 16, 2020, 03:40:52 PM: Another 2 cavalry figures done so that completes one 6 figure unit with spears, the next unit will have drawn swords, so another 5 of them to do. Getting there slowly lol
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (01/04/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on April 16, 2020, 03:42:37 PM: Heres the completed unit armed with spears.
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Post by: Hu Rhu on April 16, 2020, 06:52:46 PM: There's lovely. :-* :-*
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Post by: seldon on April 16, 2020, 07:06:14 PM: Fantastic !
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Post by: gamer Mac on April 16, 2020, 07:14:27 PM: very nice unit :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Romark on April 16, 2020, 07:19:23 PM: Nicely done :)
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Post by: Jeff965 on April 17, 2020, 07:04:30 AM: Thanks for the kind comments guys :)
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Post by: Jeff965 on May 31, 2020, 06:41:05 PM: Final figures For the Romans for now are two more mounted figures for my Auxilia force.
Another Optio and a mounted Centurion finishes the mounted element of my little army which amounts to 2x6 figure cavalry units, 3x8 figure infantry units and 1x8 figure skirmish unit.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (16/04/20)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on May 31, 2020, 06:43:17 PM: Excellent brushwork yet again!
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Post by: Jeff965 on May 31, 2020, 06:43:33 PM: The total figures so far, I may return to it with some standard Roman Legionnaires and maybe more skirmishers but for now it's onto the opposition.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on May 31, 2020, 10:14:41 PM: Quote from: Rick W. on May 31, 2020, 06:43:17 PM
Excellent brushwork yet again!
Thanks Rick :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: Hu Rhu on June 01, 2020, 09:41:33 AM: Gorgeous little force you have there, Jeff. Excellent painting, especially all the little details. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on June 01, 2020, 12:26:26 PM: Lovely :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 02, 2020, 04:33:28 PM: Thanks for the kind comments chaps :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: nikephorous on June 21, 2020, 12:35:32 PM: Some fine work Jeff. It has inspired me to get some of my Foundry EIR out of the "Big Box of Neglect" rather than rebase stuff I have painted.

Only eight more sleeps until the release of Infamy, Infamy. Can you get the opposition sorted in time?

:-)

John
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Post by: Ray Rivers on June 21, 2020, 01:05:25 PM: Wow!

Very, very nice! Great painting, lovely miniatures.

I'm particularly impressed with the markings on the horses. You are one of the few I've seen who know how to mark their horses correctly.

Well done!
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on June 21, 2020, 03:38:24 PM: Thanks for the kind comments chaps, I dont think I'll have all the Celts done by the end of this month but I've made a start with the first 10 elite warriors :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry (31/05/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on June 21, 2020, 03:41:15 PM: Some close ups
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Romark on June 21, 2020, 03:52:43 PM: Top job on those👍
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on June 21, 2020, 04:13:01 PM: Gorgeous work!
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on June 21, 2020, 06:07:07 PM: Cracking job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Ray Rivers on June 21, 2020, 06:09:25 PM: Yikes! :-*
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Fremitus Borealis on June 21, 2020, 09:17:18 PM: Nicely done! Inspiring stuff :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Captain Blood on June 21, 2020, 09:19:31 PM: Tasty Jeff, very tasty.

Silures, I presume? ;)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Tim Haslam on June 21, 2020, 09:22:18 PM: Are those Victrix?
They are really good.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on June 21, 2020, 09:47:44 PM: Wow! Great painting!
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on June 22, 2020, 08:42:55 AM: Very nice of you all to comment :)

Quote from: Captain Blood on June 21, 2020, 09:19:31 PM
Tasty Jeff, very tasty.

Silures, I presume? ;)

Most definitely Richard :)

Quote from: Tim Haslam on June 21, 2020, 09:22:18 PM
Are those Victrix?
They are really good.

Yes they are :)
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Bloggard on June 22, 2020, 09:13:11 AM: fantastic :-*
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Post by: Corso on June 22, 2020, 12:15:24 PM: Great choice of colours, and great painting too - well done!
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 22, 2020, 09:38:20 PM: Thanks both, glad you like them :)
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Post by: Rick F on June 22, 2020, 10:02:04 PM: Excellent work, you've inspired me to get on with my Celts.
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 23, 2020, 08:18:09 AM: Quote from: Rick F on June 22, 2020, 10:02:04 PM
Excellent work, you've inspired me to get on with my Celts.
Thanks Rick, glad you're inspired. They're a very colourful subject to paint with lots of detail but I like the end result.
.
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Post by: Hu Rhu on June 24, 2020, 09:54:29 AM: Slow coming to the party but your Gauls are amazing. Love the plaid and the seamless way you have done the shields. Cracking figures :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Fremitus Borealis on June 25, 2020, 12:41:09 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on February 16, 2020, 09:08:20 PM
Some 'Big Men' for my Roman Auxiliary force. A Centurion, an Optio and a bodyguard (Wolfie).
Shields are in the process of being done but I thought I'd put them up now before the shields hid any detail.
Onto the Cavalry next :)

I love the details here, especially on that wolf cloak! :o
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 25, 2020, 11:22:12 AM: Quote from: Hu Rhu on June 24, 2020, 09:54:29 AM
Slow coming to the party but your Gauls are amazing. Love the plaid and the seamless way you have done the shields. Cracking figures :-* :-* :-*
Thanks Gary, bit like Highlanders they take longer to paint than your average figure but I'm pleased with how they turned out.

Quote from: Fremitus Borealis on June 25, 2020, 12:41:09 AM
I love the details here, especially on that wolf cloak! :o

Cheers mate, I had a good look at some actual photos of Wolves and the first thing I noticed was they are a mixture of browns and greys in the main and rarely one straight colour :)
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Post by: Shahbahraz on June 26, 2020, 10:10:26 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on June 25, 2020, 11:22:12 AM
Thanks Gary, bit like Highlanders they take longer to paint than your average figure but I'm pleased with how they turned out.

Cheers mate, I had a good look at some actual photos of Wolves and the first thing I noticed was they are a mixture of browns and greys in the main and rarely one straight colour :)

Yep, they are fun to paint too: (15mm Vikings)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBWwcs6DJPk/XoD3sEWTtwI/AAAAAAAAEp4/_C0SGIWuFCMXMe8V_5ZschCdmIrFFmcIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/sm_raiders1.jpg)
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Post by: Jeff965 on June 26, 2020, 10:12:15 PM: Gotta love multi coloured wolves ;) very nice
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Post by: Shahbahraz on June 27, 2020, 03:58:37 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on June 26, 2020, 10:12:15 PM
Gotta love multi coloured wolves ;) very nice

Thanks Jeff, you just have to look at modern German Shepherd dogs or similar to be inspired, and there's huge variety.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on July 25, 2020, 11:44:08 PM: Meet Daiometrix, my Silurian commander for my British force for Infamy2.
He comes with a musician, Standard and two lower level commanders ready to give those Romans what for.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (21/06/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on July 25, 2020, 11:45:58 PM: A couple of photos of the lower level commanders
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Post by: Digits on July 25, 2020, 11:55:37 PM: Lovely patterns, great paintwork!
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Post by: Romark on July 26, 2020, 08:42:54 AM: Top Job on those Jeff!
Love the checks on Dai especially :-*
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Post by: Atheling on July 26, 2020, 09:02:18 AM: Jeff, they are remarkable!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

The plaid is the best I have seen on a 28mm mini. Not to dull, not overstated and as crisp as you like. 8) 8) 8)

Colour me very impressed :)
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Post by: Captain Blood on July 26, 2020, 09:28:34 AM: Handsome, Jeff 8)
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Post by: gamer Mac on July 26, 2020, 09:53:26 AM: Stunning checks :-* :-* :-*
love the lower level guy with the plaid around his shoulder
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Post by: Tonhel on July 26, 2020, 10:39:00 AM: Beautful! :-*
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Post by: Fremitus Borealis on July 26, 2020, 12:08:05 PM: I'm always impressed when anyone can get checks/plaid to look this good :o
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (25/07/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on July 26, 2020, 03:58:02 PM: Thanks for commenting chaps :)
Finished another unit of ten noble warriors for my Silurian Britons, these along with the first unit are my force's elite.
Best armour and weapons, best clothing, all armed with swords and nice crested helmets.
Title: Re: Victrix Roman Auxilia infantry and cavalry and now Celts (25/07/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on July 26, 2020, 04:01:18 PM: .
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (26/07/20)
Post by: Pinno on July 26, 2020, 04:12:06 PM: Fantastic!!! :-*
Love your work, great painting skill.
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Post by: Atheling on July 26, 2020, 05:46:34 PM: :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

It looks like I'm sold in the Victrix Celts for Infamy!
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Post by: Axebreaker on July 26, 2020, 06:18:03 PM: Fantastic thread Jeff! 8)

Christopher
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Post by: gamer Mac on July 26, 2020, 06:27:21 PM: Wow :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Jjonas on July 26, 2020, 06:33:47 PM: Very Inspirational work!
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Post by: Jeff965 on July 27, 2020, 08:34:00 AM: Thanks again for commenting guys :)
Here's a couple of photos of all the Celts together so far, they look like a right wild bunch ready to lead the Silures against those horrible Roman types.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: Malamute on July 27, 2020, 03:35:20 PM: They look fabulous Jeff! :-*
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Post by: Captain Blood on July 27, 2020, 03:39:17 PM: Lush :-*
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Post by: Atheling on July 27, 2020, 03:45:04 PM: Amazing Jeff :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: has.been on July 27, 2020, 08:02:21 PM: Impressive.
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Post by: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 06:55:43 AM: Very nice of you all to take the time to comment, it does spur me on :)
Next up with the Celts will be some regular tribal warriors, not so well armed and armoured but a colourful bunch none the less.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: Atheling on July 28, 2020, 10:04:08 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 06:55:43 AM
Very nice of you all to take the time to comment, it does spur me on :)

Yeah, it helps. It given some impetus which is always a positive.

Quote from: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 06:55:43 AM
Next up with the Celts will be some regular tribal warriors,

It will be interesting to see what you do with the 'plaid' on the Tribal Warriors- will these be Levy or actual warriors mate?
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on July 28, 2020, 10:07:21 AM: Great looking horde :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 12:52:30 PM: Quote from: Atheling on July 28, 2020, 10:04:08 AM
Yeah, it helps. It given some impetus which is always a positive.

It will be interesting to see what you do with the 'plaid' on the Tribal Warriors- will these be Levy or actual warriors mate?

The plan is the the regular warriors will not have mail, half of them will have helmets, half will be armed with swords the other half spears. Painting wise I tend to paint checks, plaid, and stripes with the odd plain piece of clothing, on the regular warriors there will be more plain pieces of clothing in evidence.
All the warriors will have limed hair and the odd cloak will also be used.
The levy will have no armour at all, all will be armed with spears, only half of them will have unpatterned shields, and they will use the heads with the scruffy hairstyles and mostly plain grubby looking clothing.
If I get away with it there should be no doubt as to what each unit represents. I'm also going to convert 12 of the warriors into slingers :)
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Post by: Captain Blood on July 28, 2020, 12:56:42 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 12:52:30 PM
I'm also going to convert 12 of the warriors into singers :)

Fixed that for you, Jeff.

Well, they are Welsh after all ;)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on July 28, 2020, 01:03:58 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on July 28, 2020, 12:56:42 PM
Fixed that for you, Jeff.

Well, they are Welsh after all ;)

I'll have to paint a Bard now Richard if not a full blown Male voice choir 😂
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: rumacara on July 28, 2020, 04:07:45 PM: Looking very good. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Mason on July 30, 2020, 03:57:58 PM: Stunning work all round, Jeff.
:-* :-* :-*

So tidy and those plaids on the Celts are amazing.
I shall have to come back and ogle some more whenever I get around to painting any Celts for OGAM.
:)

Dunno how I missed this thread until now, but it has been a treat catching up.
:D
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Post by: valleyboy on August 07, 2020, 09:49:08 PM: Brilliant
Just brilliant, don't thnk I've ever seen better celts
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Post by: Atheling on August 08, 2020, 08:31:12 AM: Quote from: valleyboy on August 07, 2020, 09:49:08 PM
Brilliant
Just brilliant, don't thnk I've ever seen better celts

I know right? Jeff has really nailed the plaid in particular :-* :-* :-*

Pics saved for reference Jeff- hope you don't mind old bean?
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 09, 2020, 09:05:48 AM: Quote from: Mason on July 30, 2020, 03:57:58 PM
Stunning work all round, Jeff.
:-* :-* :-*

So tidy and those plaids on the Celts are amazing.
I shall have to come back and ogle some more whenever I get around to painting any Celts for OGAM.
:)

Dunno how I missed this thread until now, but it has been a treat catching up.
:D

Thanks Paul, glad you like them :)

Quote from: valleyboy on August 07, 2020, 09:49:08 PM
Brilliant
Just brilliant, don't thnk I've ever seen better celts

From one valley boy to another, thank you :)

Quote from: Atheling on August 08, 2020, 08:31:12 AM
I know right? Jeff has really nailed the plaid in particular :-* :-* :-*

Pics saved for reference Jeff- hope you don't mind old bean?

Cheers Darrell, feel free to save the pics I do it all the time lol
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: Atheling on August 09, 2020, 09:40:46 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on August 09, 2020, 09:05:48 AM
Thanks Paul, glad you like them :)

From one valley boy to another, thank you :)

Cheers Darrell, feel free to save the pics I do it all the time lol

Me too ;) :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/07/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on August 23, 2020, 03:27:08 PM: 10 more Celts painted, this time your 'average warriors' so no mail just the odd helmet and half of them have spears, and no fancy helmet ornaments.
There'll be no mixing these up with the elites I painted earlier.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: Romark on August 23, 2020, 03:29:31 PM: Nice job on those Jeff :)
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 23, 2020, 03:33:14 PM: Some close ups
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 23, 2020, 03:36:23 PM: .
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 23, 2020, 03:37:49 PM: .
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 23, 2020, 03:40:33 PM: Quote from: Romark on August 23, 2020, 03:29:31 PM
Nice job on those Jeff :)

Cheers Keith
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Post by: fluffy05 on August 23, 2020, 04:14:39 PM: Stunning as always!
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on August 23, 2020, 04:45:56 PM: Outstandingly brilliant work yet again.
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Post by: Fremitus Borealis on August 23, 2020, 05:42:47 PM: Sorry if I said this earlier, but I am in awe of... well, your painting as a whole, but also the skin specifically! Wow :o
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Post by: gamer Mac on August 23, 2020, 05:50:28 PM: your strips and square are very neat cracking job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Johnny Boy on August 23, 2020, 07:31:43 PM: Each and every one a work of art. Outstanding!!!! :-*
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Post by: custosarmorum on August 24, 2020, 12:27:59 AM: Wow, what an amazing looking project! The cloaks and tunics on the Celts are indeed works of art!
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Post by: has.been on August 24, 2020, 08:22:39 AM: I am amazed by your standard of work.
If I was to nit-pick the ONLY glimmer of hope for us mortal painters...
The backs of the shields.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on August 24, 2020, 08:53:42 AM: Thanks for commenting guys it means a lot and keeps me motivated :)

Quote from: has.been on August 24, 2020, 08:22:39 AM
I am amazed by your standard of work.
If I was to nit-pick the ONLY glimmer of hope for us mortal painters...
The backs of the shields.

Glad you like them :)
You are allowed to say what you're not keen on as well you know ;) It's very nice getting compliments but if I can improve then I'm open to feedback. Funnily enough I have changed how I paint the back of the shields but I'm always up for some advice :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: Bloggard on August 24, 2020, 09:15:07 AM: my, my ... those are brilliantly well done :-*
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Post by: has.been on August 24, 2020, 11:31:39 AM: Glad you like them :)
You are allowed to say what you're not keen on as well you know ;) It's very nice getting compliments but if I can improve then I'm open to feedback. Funnily enough I have changed how I paint the back of the shields but I'm always up for some advice :)

May I suggest, for the back of the shields, a light/mid brown with a dry-brushed lighter brown.
Follow that, when dry, with the (plank?) lines drawn with a sharp pencil,
& a few finer/lighter grain lines also with pencil. The higher the 'B' content the darker the
line will appear when you spray varnish over it. I find this a LOT easier to control than a brush.
I hope this helps, or at least is of some use/interest to you.
Please keep up with the lovely pictures.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on August 24, 2020, 12:41:10 PM: Thank you, I will certainly give this a try. I hadnt thought of using normal pencils before, I have heard of people using mapping pens but I havent used them myself. I'll get a variety of B pencils and have a play around :)
See, an old dog can learn new tricks lol
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Post by: has.been on August 24, 2020, 02:01:48 PM: I don't know about you, but I most definitely am old.

When using the pencil(s) remember to keep a sharpener handy.
The higher the lead content in the pencil, the quicker it goes blunt.
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Post by: Jeff965 on August 24, 2020, 04:25:19 PM: Will do, and thanks again for the tip :)
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Post by: abu iskander on August 24, 2020, 08:43:25 PM: Beautiful work - keep 'em coming!
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Post by: Mindenbrush on August 26, 2020, 12:56:35 PM: Inspirational work on the flesh tones, plaids and stripes.
Neat trick on the pencil lines 👍
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on August 27, 2020, 08:00:10 AM: Thanks both, glad you like them :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (23/08/20)
Post by: cadbren on September 07, 2020, 08:02:20 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on August 24, 2020, 08:53:42 AM
Thanks for commenting guys it means a lot and keeps me motivated :)

Glad you like them :)
You are allowed to say what you're not keen on as well you know ;) It's very nice getting compliments but if I can improve then I'm open to feedback. Funnily enough I have changed how I paint the back of the shields but I'm always up for some advice :)
While it likely varied, what's known about Celtic warriors is that their sword scabbards were iron with a bronze front in the earlier period and amongst the British and completely iron later on so most scabbards should be iron or bronze coloured with colour mostly being from small bits of enamel decoration, often red though white and blue would also be expected. Some wealthier nobles probably used silver, gold and other high status materials but would be rare.

The Gauls had iron and sometimes bronze belts I think until around the 3rd century bc then went increasingly to leather but the eastern Celts continued to use iron belts into the first century ad. It's possible the leather belts may have been coloured.
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 08, 2020, 08:33:40 PM: Thank you for the information, I'll use it on the next batch of warriors :)
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Post by: bluewillow on September 09, 2020, 07:13:09 AM: Coming along nicely

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 09, 2020, 08:49:01 PM: Quote from: bluewillow on September 09, 2020, 07:13:09 AM
Coming along nicely

Cheers
Matt
Thanks Matt :)

Some Tribal cavalry for my Silures warband, this time Crusader sculpts which are showing their age a bit now, I sculpted a thumb and 4 half fingers to the right hand as it was missing on my figures and I also did head swaps on 3 of them for a bit more variation. Heads and shields from Victrix plastics.
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 10, 2020, 08:15:38 AM: The figures with helmets are the original sculpts and the figures without helmets have Victrix heads. By doing this and then painting the clothing and horses all different colours I was hoping it gave a nice irregular feel.
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Post by: Atheling on September 10, 2020, 08:56:57 AM: They're really special Jeff :-* :-* :-*

I think you have hit the perfect note between bright and muted with the 'plaid'. which having painted a load of Gripping Beast Welsh in the past is not an easy mark to reach 8)
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Post by: Mason on September 10, 2020, 10:25:54 AM: Lovely work, as usual.
The muted plaids are great and you certainly managed to convey the irregular look you were aiming for.
:-*
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Post by: Pinno on September 10, 2020, 10:42:41 AM: Awesome work!!!

I have Crusader infantry Celts and they mix well with Victrix (of course with Victrix shields and transfers, with some of my own designs)...
I have a plan to buy Crusader mounted warriors (as yours), but not sure how they fit with Victrix ones (I have 2 units of Victrix armoured cavalry).
Could you please make one comparison picture of Victrix and Crusader mounted Gauls (horses too)?

Thx
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 10, 2020, 04:17:02 PM: Thanks for the kind comments guys, with all the different colours and patterns I was worried that the figures would look to 'busy' so tried to paint in a toned down fashion.
My painting style is usually bright and clean, so it was a case of using mostly muted colours to try and keep the brightness toned down without using washes and dry brushing.
I only used Crusader for the cavalry because I wanted unarmoured mounted skirmishers rather than heavy cavalry. Victrix are all armoured and will probably make an appearance at a later date.
Crusader are much smaller, especially the riders. It doesn't bother me, I'm not mixing them within units and it helps with the young lads skirmishing on mountain ponies effect
Hope these photos help Pinno.
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Post by: Pinno on September 10, 2020, 04:42:54 PM: @Jeff

Yes, thank you!
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Post by: cadbren on September 10, 2020, 10:03:04 PM: Foundry Gauls are a better match for Victrix cavalry. The two horse poses are rather stiff in comparison and the riders with capes take a bit of work to get the capes to sit on the back of the horses. The underside of the capes have two depressions to go over the rear saddle horns but these tend to be filled with excess metal. The riders are very nice with a variety of clothing and hairstyles, they match well with Aventine's Galatians.
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Post by: Unlucky General on September 11, 2020, 08:00:42 AM: There are some truly beautiful ancient period armies being build and exhibited on this forum at the moment and yours is one of them. I like your muted scheme very much.
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Post by: Pinno on September 11, 2020, 11:35:03 AM: Quote from: cadbren on September 10, 2020, 10:03:04 PM
Foundry Gauls are a better match for Victrix cavalry. The two horse poses are rather stiff in comparison and the riders with capes take a bit of work to get the capes to sit on the back of the horses. The underside of the capes have two depressions to go over the rear saddle horns but these tend to be filled with excess metal. The riders are very nice with a variety of clothing and hairstyles, they match well with Aventine's Galatians.

Interesting...

I don't have Foundry Celts, but read that Foundry figures are more 25mm than 28mm.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (09/09/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on September 11, 2020, 06:12:02 PM: Quote from: Unlucky General on September 11, 2020, 08:00:42 AM
There are some truly beautiful ancient period armies being build and exhibited on this forum at the moment and yours is one of them. I like your muted scheme very much.

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so :)

Quote from: Pinno on September 11, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
Interesting...

I don't have Foundry Celts, but read that Foundry figures are more 25mm than 28mm.

I dont have any Foundry figures but my understanding is that there are at least 2 sculpting teams for Perry Celts.
The Perry brothers have done the earliest range which are quite small and probably the figures people relate to as 25mm.
Rob Baker has sculpted a range which are I believe larger and would fall into the 28mm bracket.
I'm not sure but I think Mark Copplestone may have produced some figures for Foundry which if true would also fall into the 28mm bracket
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 27, 2020, 07:42:17 PM: 10 more Gallic warriors bringing my little army to 20 Elite warriors, 20 standard warriors and 6 Tribal Cavalry so far. 10 Levy infantry and 12 slingers to go before they're ready for their first outing.
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 27, 2020, 07:45:36 PM: Some close ups
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 27, 2020, 07:47:04 PM: And some more
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 27, 2020, 07:48:31 PM: And some more
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Post by: Jeff965 on September 27, 2020, 07:50:20 PM: And the 20 standard warriors all together
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Post by: Romark on September 27, 2020, 08:21:00 PM: Top job on those Jeff 8)
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Post by: abu iskander on September 27, 2020, 08:22:32 PM: Looking great Jeff - and maintaining prodigious output to boot!
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Post by: gamer Mac on September 28, 2020, 12:52:12 AM: Lovely :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/09/20)
Post by: levied troop on September 28, 2020, 07:50:12 AM: Gorgeous painting and lovely precision on those cloaks
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (09/09/20)
Post by: cadbren on September 28, 2020, 09:17:46 AM: Quote from: Jeff965 on September 11, 2020, 06:12:02 PM
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so :)

I dont have any Foundry figures but my understanding is that there are at least 2 sculpting teams for Perry Celts.
The Perry brothers have done the earliest range which are quite small and probably the figures people relate to as 25mm.
Rob Baker has sculpted a range which are I believe larger and would fall into the 28mm bracket.
I'm not sure but I think Mark Copplestone may have produced some figures for Foundry which if true would also fall into the 28mm bracket

Copplestone produced four of the Gallic Cavalry sets and one infantry set, the rest of the Gallic range was done by Baker. These are all large 28mm that fit with larger figures like Victrix and Crusader. They are listed under the Gauls range. I don't have any of their chariots but the cavalry horses are huge like Victrix and Crusader's horses.

The Perrys are mostly smaller but some are chunky enough to use as shorter warriors alongside bigger 28mm, their chariots and cavalry are too small to use beside larger 28s. They appear as Ancient British Celts or similar on the site.

The third group are done by Dave Gallagher and appear as Continental Celts. They are mid way in size between the other two but match the Perry Celts more in size and style, especially their horses and they use the same chariot as the Perry Celts.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/09/20)
Post by: has.been on September 28, 2020, 09:43:10 AM: Beautiful looking. Checks & clothing patterns are very good,
but for me the shields make them superb. Shame it is your opponents
whose see them most. Maybe it will distract them from your battle
plan.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/09/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on September 28, 2020, 12:24:09 PM: Thank you all for being kind enough to comment and for the information on the Foundry Celts. The shields are LBM decals which sounds like a bit of a cheat but believe me cutting them out and painting the edges to match is an art in itself lol.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (27/09/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on October 17, 2020, 10:12:40 AM: Another 10 miniatures for the Gallic force, this time a Levy unit.
Made up of old men, women, children and goats!
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: rumacara on October 17, 2020, 10:52:18 AM: Lovely work. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on October 17, 2020, 11:23:13 AM: Seen (and liked) them on your Twitter feed. Very smoothly painted, love all that patterned fabric.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Burnin Coal on October 17, 2020, 11:32:50 AM: :-* loving the levy unit - whose figures are those please ?
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on October 17, 2020, 11:41:35 AM: The women and children are from Crusader Miniatures Dark Age Irish range, the Druid and goat is a resin figure from Warlord and the men folk are a plastic mish mash of Victrix Celts, Gripping Beast Dark Age infantry and Fireforge Zombies
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Atheling on October 17, 2020, 12:22:26 PM: Excellent Jeff. :-* :-* :-*

Really subtle plaid- just the right tone. You have 100% avoided the too bright and garish 'trap' that one can easily fall into when painting such fabrics.

Those Crusader Dark Age Irish stone chucker's came in very handy for me when I did one of the WSS covers a few years ago. Basically checking rocks as Marion's Mules marched past! I'm not sure it was what the editor was expecting :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Burnin Coal on October 17, 2020, 01:37:55 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on October 17, 2020, 11:41:35 AM
The women and children are from Crusader Miniatures Dark Age Irish range, the Druid and goat is a resin figure from Warlord and the men folk are a plastic mish mash of Victrix Celts, Gripping Beast Dark Age infantry and Fireforge Zombies

Many thanks ;) .....great choice of palette for a really nice mix and match
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on October 18, 2020, 01:09:07 AM: Lovely unit :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on October 18, 2020, 07:04:59 AM: Brilliant work, yet again!
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on October 18, 2020, 01:43:03 PM: Thanks for the very kind comments chaps, 12 slingers to do now and that's both core forces complete :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Atheling on October 18, 2020, 03:47:54 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on October 18, 2020, 01:43:03 PM
Thanks for the very kind comments chaps, 12 slingers to do now and that's both core forces complete :)

Not only excellent but sharpish too 8)

I got into the Infamy thing after seeing the amazing game they had set up at Vapnartak and I'm still procrastinating about which range to use! :o o_o lol

Maybe I should just shut my eyes and point! lol
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 03:49:27 PM: Wait, is that guy sacrificing the goat, or riding it? lol

Great stuff!
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Atheling on October 18, 2020, 05:13:57 PM: Quote from: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 03:49:27 PM
Wait, is that guy sacrificing the goat, or riding it? lol

I'm saying nothing..... lol
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on October 18, 2020, 05:30:03 PM: Quote from: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 03:49:27 PM
Wait, is that guy sacrificing the goat, or riding it? lol

Great stuff!

Theres a difference? ;D
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Lord Raglan on October 18, 2020, 05:37:44 PM: Quote from: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 03:49:27 PM
Wait, is that guy sacrificing the goat, or riding it? lol

He did buy the goat dinner first :-*
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Atheling on October 18, 2020, 06:19:08 PM: Quote from: Jeff965 on October 18, 2020, 05:30:03 PM
Theres a difference? ;D

Quote from: Lord Raglan on October 18, 2020, 05:37:44 PM
He did buy the goat dinner first :-*

lol lol lol I needed that! [The laugh, Not the goat ;) ;D ]
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 08:59:57 PM: Quote from: Lord Raglan on October 18, 2020, 05:37:44 PM
He did buy the goat dinner first :-*

lol lol lol
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Poiter50 on October 19, 2020, 12:03:13 AM: Did he buy the goat dinner or did he buy the Goat Dinner? ;)

Quote from: Fremitus Borealis on October 18, 2020, 08:59:57 PM
lol lol lol
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: cadbren on October 22, 2020, 01:15:11 AM: Beautiful miniatures once again though the Druid is more likely a Roman Haruspex. They typically sacrificed sheep and chickens to determine the future by examining the entrails. The Romans inherited the practice from the Etruscans. The figure could also be a Greek priest of some kind.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on December 30, 2020, 09:53:23 AM: Two units of skirmish slingers for my Celtic force. I used the half dozen shields left over from the Tribal cavalry I painted earlier this year and had some hands holding slings in my bits box (never throw anything away folks)
I reckon these will be my last figures this year. :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Atheling on December 30, 2020, 11:06:08 AM: Quite lovely Jeff :-* :-* :-*

Great to see the project rolling again :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (17/10/20)
Post by: Burnin Coal on December 30, 2020, 11:17:31 AM: :-* that’s some (more) lovely brushwork going on there and nifty use of leftover parts
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: gamer Mac on December 30, 2020, 05:29:31 PM: Your checks and stripe are great
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on December 31, 2020, 08:49:42 AM: Thanks for the kind comments guys :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Captain Blood on December 31, 2020, 10:43:57 AM: Stripey central :-* Well done Jeff.
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Captain Harlock on December 31, 2020, 12:01:44 PM: 50 BC pyjama party lol
Great painting :-*
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on December 31, 2020, 06:00:10 PM: Cheers both :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: nikkobourges on January 01, 2021, 07:51:58 PM: Hello,

Excellent project !! And superb painting !!

Nikkobourges
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: wmyers on January 02, 2021, 07:50:55 AM: Beautiful attention to the shadows of the folds of clothing!
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Axebreaker on January 02, 2021, 10:53:03 AM: Yet another lovely edition to your fantastic force Jeff! 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: Jeff965 on January 02, 2021, 10:17:55 PM: Thank you chaps :)
Title: Re: Romans and Celts for Infamy2 (30/12/20)
Post by: abu iskander on January 04, 2021, 03:49:17 PM: Great work and a great project, Jeff!