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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: The Red Graf on October 06, 2017, 08:10:37 PM

Title: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: The Red Graf on October 06, 2017, 08:10:37 PM
Can anyone point me to a manufacturer that has a good 28mm Roman Ballista. Sorry if this is a simple question I don't game in this era but I need a few for a project.

Thanks,

Raymond

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Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: gostgost on October 06, 2017, 08:24:09 PM
Essex make one but I haven't seen it.

https://www.essexminiatures.co.uk/collections/25mm-weapons-equipment-packs-war-machines-guns-all-periods/products/aeq1
Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: Lowtardog on October 06, 2017, 08:25:57 PM
here is a good bet, the scorpion is plastic so a good buy, the picture you have shown is actually a scorpion which is smaller than a ballista

http://www.warlordgames.com/new-imperial-roman-plastic-scorpion/

https://store.warlordgames.com/products/early-imperial-romans-ballista

Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: tom_aargau on October 06, 2017, 08:30:21 PM
Also Gripping Beast

https://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/LRWM02_Late_Roman_Hatra_Ballista--product--5067.html
Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: Phil Robinson on October 06, 2017, 09:23:13 PM
Stronghold Terrain do a cracking late Roman one too, cleanly cast and fits together a treat, got it primed ready to paint after my holiday.

https://stronghold-terrain.de/en/shop/spaetroemische-manuballista/
Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on October 06, 2017, 09:36:23 PM
The Foundry one (by Perry) is still my favourite:

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/imperial-roman-cavalry-and-artillery/products/ir028-artillery

They're also nicely matched by Paul Hicks' work for Warlord.
Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: The Red Graf on October 06, 2017, 10:17:35 PM
Quote from: Mad Doc Morris on October 06, 2017, 09:36:23 PM
The Foundry one (by Perry) is still my favourite:

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/imperial-roman-cavalry-and-artillery/products/ir028-artillery

They're also nicely matched by Paul Hicks' work for Warlord.

I think this is my favorite as well. I like the the plastic one as well, but size wise the Wargames Foundry fits my purpose much better. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: 28mm Roman Ballista
Post by: Richard in Sachsen on October 07, 2017, 09:58:58 AM

I have mostly Late Roman Gripping Beast artillery pieces, which I love. However Foundry has the only light cheiroballistra that I've been able to find. I put them on wagons in my army

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/12137_29_12_16_6_43_34.JPG)

Also, if you would like the grand-daddy of all ballistae, Black Tree Design makes a 60-pounder and their annual Black Friday 50% off sale  is next month. The BTD crew is EIR, I bought an extra Late Roman crew for mine.

They also have EIR ballistae which are pretty inexpensive if you get them on sale as well, I have a couple for Broken Legions.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/12137_29_12_16_6_36_41.JPG)