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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: flags_of_war on 20 January 2013, 02:09:56 PM

Title: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 20 January 2013, 02:09:56 PM
Finally got my Warhammer Gladiator Rules and finished my figures. These should be enough for some games. I just need to build some sort of arena now.

http://thecamlachiewolfe.blogspot.co.uk/

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WQ_XGfkxoDA/UPv0_OduH0I/AAAAAAAABRc/PwkzNMnWCHk/s1600/gladiators1.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cuJnMQccIIs/UPv1AUhMBNI/AAAAAAAABRk/JZt5dO0KzGM/s1600/gladiators2.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hkl81bMrbkA/UPv1BW6qPKI/AAAAAAAABRo/F0EpKtPzYJc/s1600/gladiators3.jpg)
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Gibby on 21 January 2013, 12:35:35 PM
Wonderful! It's great to see them painted! You have done a fantastic job!
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 21 January 2013, 07:06:08 PM
Cheers Gibby.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Elk101 on 21 January 2013, 08:25:58 PM
Are those a mix of Foundry and Crusader? I have some I need to do and I think I recognise some of them. Nice painting by the way!
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 21 January 2013, 10:20:29 PM
Yes it's a mix mate. I really enjoyed painting them but some im not happy with and will work on a little more.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on 22 January 2013, 07:27:52 AM
Nicely done, good mix of figures. :)
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Elk101 on 22 January 2013, 08:03:38 AM
I have been asked to look at an arena for our little group but I have such little space available I was just looking at mdf or hardboard bases perhaps with a low styrene walk to denote the arena edge. 4 300x300mm tiles each with an arena quadrant should be easy enough to store and transport.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Furt on 22 January 2013, 09:18:42 AM
I have contemplated all these arena dilemmas myself. I settled for an mdf base built up with wooden sides. Have unfortunately not finished it yet, but here are my efforts, plans and thoughts on the subject.

http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/wip-arena-part-1.html
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: pocoloco on 22 January 2013, 09:49:34 AM
The 'morituri' look wonderful. Gladiators are yet one project that should be included in the never-ending to-do list   :?  :-[

Not sure though what are "the best" available rules for gladiator gaming, have looked through several in the past but never made any decision. Ideally there should be campaign rules etc extra whatnots included, I think. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on 22 January 2013, 10:43:34 AM
Not sure though what are "the best" available rules for gladiator gaming, have looked through several in the past but never made any decision. Ideally there should be campaign rules etc extra whatnots included, I think. Any suggestions?

Given the current hype around here, there already are a number of threads covering the "what rules" topic. Just two examples: LINK (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=49642.0) & LINK (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=38036.0). Best to refer to them for further and more focussed discussion. :)
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: styx on 22 January 2013, 12:55:31 PM
Great work, need to start working on my gladiators soon.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Rob_bresnen on 22 January 2013, 01:05:56 PM
Nice figures FOW. Looking forward to the arena.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: smokezombie on 22 January 2013, 03:19:07 PM
Great work there. I started my gladiators a few days ago and am also having arena dilemmas.
I thought perhaps to have the arena in a flight case that can also house the minis... Still thinking tho.
Good luck with your arena.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Oldben1 on 22 January 2013, 03:25:15 PM
Great paint on the minis.

I have slowly begun a little project of my own.  I'm going for a smaller more portable scale.  I'm going to use a large hatbox, tile the bottom and texture the side with some barred gates and windows.  Im basing my idea off this one:

http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=117961&sid=01682aec17d6073ea005fd8bf5d135ec
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 22 January 2013, 03:31:16 PM
What are peoples thoughts on an MDF style arena if it was available?
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: axabrax on 22 January 2013, 03:54:20 PM
What are peoples thoughts on an MDF style arena if it was available?

If it was well-executed and reasonably affordable I would be all over that.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: krieghund on 22 January 2013, 05:08:53 PM
Me too.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 22 January 2013, 06:36:58 PM
Cool ill speak with Martin at Warbases to gage his thoughts on how affordable it could be.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Furt on 22 January 2013, 07:55:25 PM
I would possibly be interested dependent upon how it was executed.

A small fully enclosed arena IMHO is too hard to use easily - an open sided one is better.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: styx on 22 January 2013, 07:59:42 PM
Great paint on the minis.

I have slowly begun a little project of my own.  I'm going for a smaller more portable scale.  I'm going to use a large hatbox, tile the bottom and texture the side with some barred gates and windows.  Im basing my idea off this one:

http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=117961&sid=01682aec17d6073ea005fd8bf5d135ec

Where did you get the hatbox from?
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: flags_of_war on 22 January 2013, 08:11:57 PM
Great paint on the minis.

I have slowly begun a little project of my own.  I'm going for a smaller more portable scale.  I'm going to use a large hatbox, tile the bottom and texture the side with some barred gates and windows.  Im basing my idea off this one:

http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=117961&sid=01682aec17d6073ea005fd8bf5d135ec

That hat box is a great idea. Where would i get one?
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Oldben1 on 23 January 2013, 02:31:49 AM
I got mine from Michaels on sale.  it's 12 inches across, although with the curve it will be closer to 11.  No epic battles for me.  It's made out of brown paper mâché.  it will be easy to cut and easy to paint.  A hexagon one would be perfect but I couldn't find any.  I was thinking about making one out of MDF but the carpentry seemed a bit daunting.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: styx on 23 January 2013, 01:49:09 PM
I got mine from Michaels on sale.  it's 12 inches across, although with the curve it will be closer to 11.  No epic battles for me.  It's made out of brown paper mâché.  it will be easy to cut and easy to paint.  A hexagon one would be perfect but I couldn't find any.  I was thinking about making one out of MDF but the carpentry seemed a bit daunting.

I have a Michaels, JoAnn and  Hobby Lobby all near, so I may have a new weekend quest. To get my arena! I don't want anything huge right yet for mega battles. Just small match games.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: Oldben1 on 23 January 2013, 07:22:17 PM
Well then we are in the same boat Styx,
This site creates a lot of anxiety- too many cool looking games to support!
Small skirmishes are the way to go.  My arena won't be finished for a while.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: styx on 23 January 2013, 11:37:34 PM
Well then we are in the same boat Styx,
This site creates a lot of anxiety- too many cool looking games to support!
Small skirmishes are the way to go.  My arena won't be finished for a while.

Bet you mine is longer, it sits on a long pile of unfinished projects....I just need to win the lottery and sit on my arse all day.
Title: Re: Gladiator Project
Post by: pocoloco on 24 January 2013, 06:04:24 AM
....I just need to win the lottery and sit on my arse all day.

Sounds exactly like my plan :)

The hat box arena idea will be placed on my to-do list as well.