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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Nevyen on November 17, 2014, 12:16:49 PM

Title: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on November 17, 2014, 12:16:49 PM
Some of you may have seen my thread on the Medieval section on my vikings and Saxons..... well the madness there continues but i have begun a new adventure into the ancient Greek warfare now as well.

I hope to build first a Athenian Army and then a Spartan army.

Here is the 1st 6 models of the Athenians


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-11-17213401_zpsc20b8b7c.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-11-17213401_zpsc20b8b7c.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-11-17213409_zps6a0d1ea8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-11-17213409_zps6a0d1ea8.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-11-17213417_zpsce7fe56b.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-11-17213417_zpsce7fe56b.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-11-17213428_zpsa9fb110c.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-11-17213428_zpsa9fb110c.jpg.html)


So far so good -  Victrix Figures and LBM shields - need to get better at applying them but so far so good:)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on November 17, 2014, 12:29:49 PM
Really like those; beautiful paint jobs!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: olyreed on November 17, 2014, 12:31:29 PM
Great work, will follow with interest as I intend to get into this period soon
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Engel on November 17, 2014, 12:33:27 PM
Great.

Ill bet seeing a whole army painted up to this standard will be impressive to say atleast...  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Axebreaker on November 17, 2014, 12:45:05 PM
Looking good so far. 8) This period is on my list of things to do so I'll have fun following this thread. :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on November 17, 2014, 02:05:35 PM
Very nice painting and basing - a great start to your new army!  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: rumacara on November 17, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Wow. :-*
Nice ones.
Keep them coming as well as the vikings. :D
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 17, 2014, 04:30:18 PM
Lovely  8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Dr DeAth on November 17, 2014, 05:18:04 PM
Fantastic shields  :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: argsilverson on November 17, 2014, 06:13:48 PM
fantastic job!
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Post by: skip on November 17, 2014, 06:27:48 PM
superb painting
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: warburton on November 18, 2014, 09:03:27 PM
Nice work :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mason on November 18, 2014, 09:09:39 PM
Nice paintwork.
Sound basing.
 :-* :-*

Quote from: Engel on November 17, 2014, 12:33:27 PM
Ill bet seeing a whole army painted up to this standard will be impressive to say atleast...  :)

It certainly would.
One to follow, methinks.
 :D

Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Jeff965 on November 18, 2014, 11:32:24 PM
Good start, colourful looking figures, good painting and nice bases.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: joekano on November 18, 2014, 11:54:57 PM
Nicely done!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Harry Faversham on November 19, 2014, 10:04:09 AM
Exact same madness has happened to me in reverse. I started with the Hoplites, now the Vikings and Saxons have popped up! I thought my Hopites were pretty good till I saw these, are they transfers or hand painted decorations, on the shield aprons?

:)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Jaxx on November 19, 2014, 11:48:38 AM
Great works !! love your Vikings too  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on November 19, 2014, 12:38:47 PM
You are all to kind but it also gives me motivation to keep up the pace :) hope to have the unit done this weekend and then into the next !
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: meraklis on November 24, 2014, 09:52:48 AM
really good work!

Looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: von Lucky on November 24, 2014, 10:30:33 AM
Ah excellent, going to enjoy following your progress through this thread.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Dave Knight on November 24, 2014, 01:06:33 PM
Very nice looking paint job

One thought - very few (if any) battles were purely Athenian v Spartan - alllies were normally presenent so you may wish to broaden your armies to include this
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on November 25, 2014, 07:48:30 AM
Yep aware of that - but at this stage I am camping these are Athenian and Spartan for my own thinking - it will not mean there is no inclusion of allies for both sides.  Thanks for the feedback :)

What I need to work out is what really differentiates hoplites from city states aside from the obvious aspects of spartans and thebans.

 
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 07, 2014, 07:37:11 AM
Well here is the 1st unit completed.  The second unit has been built and will be undercoated but I have 10 Saxon Fryd and 12 Wotr Archers to get done next.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-12-07182925_zps3ff88b98.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-12-07182925_zps3ff88b98.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-12-07182935_zps3ad800f8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-12-07182935_zps3ad800f8.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-12-07182946_zps5080c3e6.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-12-07182946_zps5080c3e6.jpg.html)

Really happy with the outcome and I think i have improved the shield application with the second lot.

More to come I really enjoy painting these guys and have in my minds eye a huge army:)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 07, 2014, 07:52:42 AM
Lovely  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on December 07, 2014, 11:29:12 AM
This is so amazing.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on December 07, 2014, 01:23:52 PM
More very nice-looking figures - well done!  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: axabrax on December 07, 2014, 05:09:36 PM
Stunning! Are the shield drapes premade as well or...?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Svennn on December 07, 2014, 05:59:47 PM
Really nice  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: painterman on December 08, 2014, 08:40:40 PM
Wow, they look very impressive - best Victrix greeks I've seen done.
Simon.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 09, 2014, 11:40:22 AM
Thanks all :)

The shield aprons and painstakingly pain..... no they are transfers as well, a bit tricky but come out great when they work:)

2nd unit is now on the table being painted hopefully soonish will have them done.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Harry Faversham on December 09, 2014, 01:26:01 PM
Neyven, have you tried the clingfilm and bluetac technique on the Hoplons and curtains... I found it works very well?

 :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 10, 2014, 12:51:37 PM
What is this technique you talk of?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Harry Faversham on December 10, 2014, 02:10:48 PM
Quote from: Nevyen on December 10, 2014, 12:51:37 PM
What is this technique you talk of?

There you go mate, I've tried this on both Hoplons and shield curtains... it works!

http://bigredbat.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/bigredbats-littlest-invention.html

 ;D
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: emosbur on December 10, 2014, 02:32:59 PM
A good idea.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mason on December 10, 2014, 02:50:12 PM
Very clever.
 8) 8)

Filed away in the little grey cells for future use.
Thank you.
 :D

Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Arthur on December 10, 2014, 09:33:25 PM
Great job on the hoplites, Nevyen. As Simon said earlier, these are some of the best painted Victrix Greeks to be seen anywhere on the net.   
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 11, 2014, 05:57:25 AM
Brilliant Idea will apply immediately
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Polkovnik on December 11, 2014, 09:09:23 PM
Fantastic looking figures. What rules are you planning on using?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 12, 2014, 12:05:52 AM
Thanks again for the kind comments. The bluetac method works a treat, thank-you for pointing me in that direction!

As for rules as per my dark ages project Hail Caeser is the rule set of choice.  Our group cuts down the unit number by hald but keeps the frontage 120mm.

So i have roughly 4-5 more units for a division plus skirmishers. 
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: 1ngram on December 12, 2014, 01:41:51 PM
MicroSol does the job perfectly.  In fact if you are as belt and braces man you can use both MicroSet and MicroSol.  After gloss varnishing the surface put the former on with a brush.  Then apply the transfer.  While everything is still wet apply the latter.  It will dissolve the carrier film.  Simply brush the remaining transfer into position.  The stuff isn't cheap but its been a mainstay of aircraft and tank modelling for years.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 12, 2014, 11:22:09 PM
Thanks 1ngram but LBM transfers are different from other transfers as they have an adhesive side that allows the transfer to stick to the model. I use that approach as you suggested for all other types of transfers but with LBM ones it does not work as well i have found.

Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Peithetairos on December 12, 2014, 11:49:27 PM
Excellent painting and use of decals. I think they are amongst the best painted Victrix online, too.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: galvinm on December 16, 2014, 02:00:30 AM
wow!

fantastic!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: AdamPHayes on December 21, 2014, 04:29:46 PM
Lovely job, these will look spectacular en masse. I have a vague memory that the shield aprons are something only used by the Ionian Greeks, but I wouldn't let that stop me.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 23, 2014, 11:25:36 PM
Odd - they come with the Athenian Greek Box set, and from what i have read they don't seem to be only specific to Ionian greeks.

But ill look into it.

I'm not overly fussed I like the models.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 25, 2014, 03:31:42 AM
A Work in Progress Shot of the next unit. 3 Models to do and then the basing.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2014-12-25142052-3_zpsc56c7b20.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2014-12-25142052-3_zpsc56c7b20.jpg.html)

I aim to have 4 units to a division for Hail Caesar plus peltasts and archers/slingers. 

2 units will be with the spears at rest while 2 will be advancing spears at attack.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mithridates1 on December 25, 2014, 10:13:26 PM
Splendid work - these look even better than the first lot.   Will be most interested to see how this project progresses.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: archiduque on December 27, 2014, 03:28:08 PM
Fantastic stuff!! ;)
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Post by: Arthur on December 27, 2014, 03:47:06 PM
 :) :) :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on December 27, 2014, 04:21:01 PM
Fine looking work!  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: AdamPHayes on December 30, 2014, 12:48:03 PM
Quote from: Harry Faversham on December 10, 2014, 02:10:48 PM
There you go mate, I've tried this on both Hoplons and shield curtains... it works!

http://bigredbat.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/bigredbats-littlest-invention.html

 ;D

Used Simon's idea, works really well.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on December 31, 2014, 01:03:08 AM
Yeah  I I have as well such a simple and great idea!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Melnibonean on January 01, 2015, 12:04:51 PM
Lovely work.
I'm hoping, sometime soon, to start a similar project like this for myself.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: killshot on January 01, 2015, 02:09:10 PM
Wow!  :-* these are terrific!  They're amazing.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on January 08, 2015, 05:38:07 AM
So the second unit is finished onto some command models and another unit :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-01-08162025_zpsac8ff420.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-01-08162025_zpsac8ff420.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-01-08162044_zpsc899d979.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-01-08162044_zpsc899d979.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-01-08162057_zpsfdca6825.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-01-08162057_zpsfdca6825.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: skip on January 08, 2015, 08:31:53 AM
wow, splendid looking unit
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: painterman on January 08, 2015, 08:57:44 AM
very impressive work  :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Miantanomo on January 25, 2015, 11:33:00 PM
These are great looking! I have the Immortals Spartans and Athenians. You make them great looking! Now off to continue painting them...
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Denouement on January 26, 2015, 09:20:29 AM
Inspiring,  a big thumbs up!   8)

Stuart.
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Post by: Nevyen on June 08, 2015, 03:13:17 AM
So after a very very long time I have some updates ! - I am also working on some new saxons for the Dark ages project should be up soon :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.06.06_zpsrqtt2bvz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.06.06_zpsrqtt2bvz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.05.04_zpscyptijrg.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.05.04_zpscyptijrg.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.05.01_zps0pedrsin.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.05.01_zps0pedrsin.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.04.34_zpsj43nsfrt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.04.34_zpsj43nsfrt.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.03.41_zpsixtodqn8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.03.41_zpsixtodqn8.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.03.11_zpsjn7mxa1p.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.03.11_zpsjn7mxa1p.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-06-08%2011.02.53_zpsyfkpfmzm.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-06-08%2011.02.53_zpsyfkpfmzm.jpg.html)

I have found that you can mix some of the Foundry line in with the victrix and if you use the plastic shields it will give you a few more options for poses as they mix quiet well.

Anyway I hope to have another 56 or some models painted by Jan next year when we put a game on at cancon.  Will post more as I paint :)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: commissarmoody on June 08, 2015, 03:41:37 AM
Damn! The army looks great!  :o
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Post by: joekano on June 08, 2015, 04:04:36 AM
Wow! They look fantastic!  :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on June 08, 2015, 06:54:25 AM
Wonderful army. The multi-based miniatures look amazing. Congrats. :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: rumacara on June 08, 2015, 10:34:27 AM
Very, very nice. :-* :-*
Keep it coming.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Captain Blood on June 08, 2015, 12:59:43 PM
Well they look GREAT  :-*

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Post by: nervisfr on June 08, 2015, 01:20:05 PM
Excellent paint job.

Plastic is fantastic ............when it' s painted like that  o_o
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on June 09, 2015, 11:56:42 AM
Those are terrific!  Top painting, and the decals look splendid, too.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on June 09, 2015, 12:03:26 PM
Thanks everyone -not updates now for a while heading to Europe for Waterloo and then some stuff in the UK.  Hopefully ill get some more done over the second half of the year!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Harry Faversham on June 09, 2015, 01:08:02 PM
Nevyen, could you give me a tip to help me when I get to do my skirmishers... how do you do the nice looking highlights in the black hair and the bearded chappies?

???
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on June 10, 2015, 08:47:52 AM
Vallejo Black Grey - and sometimes the with a black wash over that.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: warburton on June 10, 2015, 01:20:24 PM
Brilliant work - they look fantastic  :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Steam Flunky on June 11, 2015, 03:59:24 PM
Good looking army!! Its coming on well.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Arundel on June 11, 2015, 04:57:50 PM
Superb work. Makes me want to start a Greek project!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on June 12, 2015, 08:15:40 AM
Thanks Arundel, to be honest i had never considered the period until my group began to mess around with a campaign.  Now I love the whole time line and I will be visiting foundry while im in the Uk and will pick a bunch of their range to work into the victrix models.  The lead pile grows!!!!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mason on June 12, 2015, 08:43:03 AM
That is a beautiful army, sir.
Seriously impressive.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Engel on June 14, 2015, 09:48:33 AM
This such a impressive force.

Now you got me tempted to go anchients... >:(
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Dan55 on June 18, 2015, 05:34:14 AM
Oh my, those are fabulous.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on July 29, 2015, 01:25:41 PM
After a bit of a break I've started a new unit Foundry and Victrix mixed in more so than the last few units.   I think it strikes a good balance between uniformity and movement and I have to now work through the pile of lead I bought in the UK  :D

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-07-26%2019.26.42_zpsvkxtprck.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-07-26%2019.26.42_zpsvkxtprck.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-07-29%2022.12.22_zpsw3fbigz2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-07-29%2022.12.22_zpsw3fbigz2.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-07-29%2022.12.29_zpszt9wdpgy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-07-29%2022.12.29_zpszt9wdpgy.jpg.html)

More to come

Cheers
JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Miantanomo on July 30, 2015, 12:56:41 AM
These new guys look good so far! Good lines of miniatures there!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on August 17, 2015, 01:48:50 PM
Some more WIP's of the next Greek unit. Plan to have another 4 units and skirmishers/ Peltast and 2 Command stands done in this batch.


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-15%2012.07.36_zpsa3k9wowk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-15%2012.07.36_zpsa3k9wowk.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-17%2022.34.45_zpswlzbccv8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-17%2022.34.45_zpswlzbccv8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: HvM on August 17, 2015, 08:16:27 PM
They're looking so epic!
Especially I like the bronze colors. Very well done!  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Captain Blood on August 17, 2015, 08:23:06 PM
They do look great.
So tempted myself. I have a box of Victrix Greeks... Only ever made up and painted one...  :?

But one day... Just a small skirmish collection for 7th Voyage or something similar  :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on August 17, 2015, 08:28:30 PM
Impressive bunch, nice shields, nice metallics, well done.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on August 19, 2015, 10:58:07 AM
Ok So that unit is done and here is the result :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-19%2019.32.36_zpsyi0nh3ti.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-19%2019.32.36_zpsyi0nh3ti.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-19%2019.32.28_zps3kymihe7.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-19%2019.32.28_zps3kymihe7.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-19%2019.32.49_zpsd0rdeqpw.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-19%2019.32.49_zpsd0rdeqpw.jpg.html)

Action shot :)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-19%2019.34.12_zpsc7o0gymk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-19%2019.34.12_zpsc7o0gymk.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Ray Rivers on August 19, 2015, 11:42:38 AM
Love ancient Greeks.

You are doing a fantastic job.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on August 21, 2015, 02:17:24 PM
So not to lose the momentum, here is the next unit.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-20%2014.40.55_zpsj0ah5y13.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-20%2014.40.55_zpsj0ah5y13.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-21%2023.03.33_zpsfl5piqmv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-21%2023.03.33_zpsfl5piqmv.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-08-21%2023.03.36_zpsd7ii5dv6.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-08-21%2023.03.36_zpsd7ii5dv6.jpg.html)

Cheers JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: von Lucky on August 21, 2015, 02:38:09 PM
Lovely, lovely stuff.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on August 22, 2015, 05:40:33 AM
Those are terrific!   Super painting.

What are you using for the spent arrows?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Ragnar on August 22, 2015, 09:52:27 AM
Lovely work JP!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on August 22, 2015, 10:33:28 AM
Mixing the Foundry in but using Victrix spears and shields is very successful, they fit right in.  I'm curious about the priming, is that a white spray over grey or black?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on August 22, 2015, 10:59:32 AM
Thank Ragnar :)  If you make to Berwick over the next few months should be on the table there:)

Bigredbat, The primer is Black then Grey to begin shading, its subtle but it adds a depth to the colors i find.  So its a two stage process, and yeah the Shields and Spears work perfectly.

Ive been looking at different wars I could potentially use this collection in and the 1st and 2nd Greek Punic Wars are an option, which means I can also look to build an army of early Carthaginians.  The more I read the more options there are, It really is an awesome period.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Ragnar on August 22, 2015, 11:47:28 AM
Quote from: Nevyen on August 22, 2015, 10:59:32 AM
If you make to Berwick

I want to, I have just been slack!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on August 22, 2015, 01:49:56 PM
Thanks I shall try that undercoating technique- very interesting! 
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on August 22, 2015, 02:37:27 PM
Nice, I don't presume to say has a very dramatic effect but the other bit is that it defines the features of the model nicely for me to pick out.

Saves the eyes a bit ;)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on September 13, 2015, 06:27:49 AM
A new Unit, the 6th of the Hoplites and some more playing around with pictures.

2 more to go then 4  Peltasts units and more skirmishers then I plan to get into some late Romans for a spell. 



(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.36.08-1_zpsibhkug7j.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.36.08-1_zpsibhkug7j.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.36.30_zpsumt5cq3k.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.36.30_zpsumt5cq3k.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.36.43_zpsyvtovx8t.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.36.43_zpsyvtovx8t.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.38.50_zpssd7rdezn.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.38.50_zpssd7rdezn.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.39.01_zpselwqhtqz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.39.01_zpselwqhtqz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.39.11_zpscmflpvji.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.39.11_zpscmflpvji.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.39.49_zpsk8addwc5.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.39.49_zpsk8addwc5.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.40.07_zpsava9rxni.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.40.07_zpsava9rxni.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-09-13%2014.40.51_zpspuvu4wqo.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-09-13%2014.40.51_zpspuvu4wqo.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: tyrionhalfman on September 13, 2015, 07:59:19 AM
These look great.whenever I see these dioramic bases especially when they're decorated with casualties or discarded equipment, I always regret that I have all my figures individually based for skirmish games. They work great for skirmish games but movement trays just don't look as good as these themed bases for larger battle games. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 13, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
Very good indeed  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Axebreaker on September 13, 2015, 12:44:13 PM
Very nicely done! 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: philhendry on September 13, 2015, 03:18:12 PM
They look really great!
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: bigredbat on September 13, 2015, 08:28:44 PM
Really super!  Lovely painting and basing.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Hu Rhu on September 13, 2015, 10:11:19 PM
Excellent.  They look so good en masse.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on September 14, 2015, 11:07:03 AM
Quite an impressive array of figures. Love the colours, works great on those hoplites.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on September 14, 2015, 02:59:50 PM
Thanks all, I still have allot to improve though and working on adding more depth and detail.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on September 20, 2015, 08:00:40 AM
Commanders are important in any force and this is the second base painted with a few more to do.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0158_zpsmwpagwho.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0158_zpsmwpagwho.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0160_zpsemr3gpi4.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0160_zpsemr3gpi4.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0163_zpskt43yboa.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0163_zpskt43yboa.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0165_zpsykq2fjnt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0165_zpsykq2fjnt.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: von Lucky on September 20, 2015, 08:02:48 AM
Lovely. Are you using a light box?
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on September 20, 2015, 08:08:31 AM
Yes I am the Foldio2 Light box Kickstarter,  has to be the best kickstarter I ever backed :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: cram on September 20, 2015, 08:36:16 AM
Lovely painting and basing  :-*
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Coriolanus on September 20, 2015, 08:08:55 PM
Fantastic stuff! :o :o :o
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on October 18, 2015, 05:16:55 AM
New Update

Another Command Base done-  so that's a Army Command and 2 Sub Generals also a WIP for the first of  Few unarmored Hoplites. On another note I have been reading about the Corinthian War and also the rise of Thebes.

Thinking of make the project more focused on the Battle of Coronea.  Pretty much has all the main protagonists as well as bad blood between the Thebans and the Spartans.

More on this down the track

Cheers

JP 




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(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0220_zpsjb5paasy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0220_zpsjb5paasy.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0221_zpsaaryqtjl.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0221_zpsaaryqtjl.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0222_zpsucamum3o.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0222_zpsucamum3o.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0223_zpsxybxa0s6.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0223_zpsxybxa0s6.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0224_zpswxxo9puv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0224_zpswxxo9puv.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0225_zpscl4eudsi.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0225_zpscl4eudsi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Phil Robinson on October 18, 2015, 08:25:27 AM
Great work, like the vibrant tones. A fine looking array of troops indeed.
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: nikko on October 18, 2015, 12:15:11 PM
Hello,
Very nice units (and bases) !!
I like the mixed miniatures (Wargames foundry and victrix) on units.
Nikko
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on October 18, 2015, 12:22:48 PM
They work really well hey!!  I was worried that they wouldn't but it's given me a heap of variation to play with, within each unit which is great :)
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: Nevyen on October 31, 2015, 12:18:08 PM
Here we have the 7th unit of Hoplites.  8th is being built and about ready to be undercoated.

I have been looking at options and poses to make a 3rd rank for all the units as I think 3 ranks will give a better look for Phalanx formations etc.  Progress to Cancon is now well underway and I have plans to paint up to units of Peltast as well.

I have re-tasked this project also for building up the opposing armies from the second battle of Coronea, Ill have a little more on the scope for that in the next update.  What it does mean is that I will be doing Spartans and thebans down the track :)


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0249_zpso81sxocj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0249_zpso81sxocj.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0250_zpsp7ptmwif.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0250_zpsp7ptmwif.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0251_zpshimdvzri.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0251_zpshimdvzri.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0252_zpsisb5khnz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0252_zpsisb5khnz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0253_zpswjjyklcx.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0253_zpswjjyklcx.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mason on October 31, 2015, 12:23:18 PM
Yet more stunning figures.
Your whites are so good they should be on a Daz advert!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Harry Faversham on October 31, 2015, 01:12:47 PM
They're brilliant, every time I flag with my 15mm Hoplite painting I spend half an hour browsing this thread to get my mojo back!
If only somebody made a bloke wearing this type of helmet in 15mm.

:)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Golgotha on October 31, 2015, 02:12:11 PM
Fantastic look forward seeing both armies complete - I take it you are using Hail Caesar rules wise? Also loved the Viking/Dark Age minis on your blog.   
Title: Re: Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War
Post by: roma912 on October 31, 2015, 08:24:06 PM
Excellent looking  unit! Great colours across the unit and very clear lines too. A joy to see and an inspiration to paint yet more Hoplites.

Cheers, Ross
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on November 01, 2015, 03:08:33 AM
Thanks Ross and Golgotha,

I am using Hail Caesar as the rule set of choice.  While I like Impetus, HC as a game is allot more engaging I find. I will Have some WIP's for the next unit as well as the beginnings of the 1st of two Camps as well.

Cheers

JP

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mithridates1 on November 01, 2015, 04:52:00 AM
Another excellent unit - been watching this as it unfolds.  Look forward to seeing the game in the flesh at Cancon next year.

Our little coven also uses Hail Caesar so we will certainly be interested in progress.

Garry
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on November 01, 2015, 05:27:54 AM
Thanks Mithridates :)  the game at cancon will be geeks and persians and will be on a very large scale considering the people involved :)  My Greek contingent will form part of a large alliance to stop the Persian menace,  After that Im going to push on with Coronea Myself and might rope a few of the lads in to playing it.

This is a group shot of the work done so far, Im slowly putting together army lists as well to flesh out the project.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0254_zpssp1du6c7.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0254_zpssp1du6c7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Argonor on November 01, 2015, 05:36:42 AM
Quote from: Nevyen on November 01, 2015, 05:27:54 AM
  the game at cancon will be geeks and persians

Of course, aren't we all..?  ;)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on November 01, 2015, 06:13:13 AM
LOL didn't even pick that up when i read the post :P well there you go look out for the Geeks V Persians game at cancon :)

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: nikko on November 01, 2015, 07:28:26 AM
Hello,
Superb hoplite unit !!!
Nikko
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: emosbur on November 01, 2015, 08:35:46 AM
I hope the Geeks win!!
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: joekano on November 01, 2015, 03:34:59 PM
They look great as individual stands, but look really impressive en mass!  :? Can't wait to see pictures of the game.

Chris
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on December 14, 2015, 09:16:09 AM
So after a bit of a distance between posts.

I have finished my 8th unit of Hoplites but decided that 3 ranks looks better than 2 so im now in the progress of going back and adding in the now in the progress of adding a 3rd rank to existing units.  So yeah ... more work but I really do think it looks better.

I have also looked at how I can arrange the bases for making a larger units and the last few pictures show that.

Cheers
JP


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.46.18_zpsu63exgqh.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.46.18_zpsu63exgqh.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.46.31_zpsssxy4gnu.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.46.31_zpsssxy4gnu.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.46.44_zpsl3uom3da.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.46.44_zpsl3uom3da.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.47.30_zps9jfq3s62.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.47.30_zps9jfq3s62.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.48.23_zpsp68j9bih.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.48.23_zpsp68j9bih.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2015-12-14%2019.48.49_zpsxt9rqbpr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2015-12-14%2019.48.49_zpsxt9rqbpr.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mason on December 14, 2015, 11:01:15 AM
Absolutely wonderful!
 :-* :-*

You are spot on to go with the extra rank, the added visual appeal is more than worth the extra work.
 8) 8)


Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: commissarmoody on December 14, 2015, 11:37:25 AM
do you think you might be adding any Ekdromoi or Thureophoroi to your may band of heroes?
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on December 14, 2015, 11:41:48 AM
I do plan to have some Ekdromoi as that is relevant to the period im working on (394BC)  Thureophoroi are a bit late. However I will make up some Peltast as well as Ekdromoi in the coming months. 
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: commissarmoody on December 15, 2015, 05:14:16 AM
Cool.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: armchairgeneral on December 15, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Awesome painting  :)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on December 15, 2015, 12:51:09 PM
Terrific painting and basing, as usual! The third rank does add a lot of 'depth' to the unit.  ;)

Cheers,
Scott
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on December 15, 2015, 01:18:00 PM
Thanks all , and Scott I agree -  the one thing with 2 ranks is that it does not convey a mass of troops as much as 3 or 4 ranks does- It also allows me to do a few interesting things such this little scene im doing for the next unit.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0346_zps5ffhim4x.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0346_zps5ffhim4x.jpg.html)

So its extra work and I am not increasing the unit count but I am allot happier with the look :)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Neldoreth on December 17, 2015, 04:42:10 PM
I love the work you've done, and especially your commitment to the artfulness, even when it doesn't increase the *size* of your army as defined by the rules.

Looking forward to seeing more!
n
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Engel on December 18, 2015, 07:23:09 AM
Amazing work!
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Juan on December 18, 2015, 08:53:55 PM
Really nice work!!!
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Axebreaker on December 18, 2015, 10:15:38 PM
Really wonderful work! The army looks great! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: markw on December 22, 2015, 10:32:53 AM
Great work really like the mix of figures from Foundry & Victrix. Quick question who is the manufacturer of the bases
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on December 25, 2015, 10:11:31 AM
Local Company in Australia - Battlefield Accessories http://battlefield-accessories.myshopify.com/
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: bigredbat on December 28, 2015, 01:01:40 PM
They look terrific- the third rank is a good call.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on December 28, 2015, 02:24:14 PM
Thanks mate,  4th unit done this past weekend, next two are back on the painting table being fitted out for the 3rd rank and then hopefully onto some new stuff !

What has been done will be taken for a spin tomorrow for a practice game- will take photo's :)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 12, 2016, 03:30:20 AM
Well it has been a while !

Here are some Happy snap of the collection so far.  This comprises what I will take to Cancon this year for the Greek and Persian Wars Campaign that is being held.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.36.08_zps9rg36wfy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.36.08_zps9rg36wfy.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.35.48_zps0nipiwuv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.35.48_zps0nipiwuv.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.35.41_zps7gc6iwfg.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.35.41_zps7gc6iwfg.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.35.36_zpstbdphsbq.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.35.36_zpstbdphsbq.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.35.26_zpstmxeekwy.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.35.26_zpstmxeekwy.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-12%2013.35.12_zpsd0uowvsa.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-12%2013.35.12_zpsd0uowvsa.jpg.html)



I think if i am focused enough i can also get some Thracian peltasts done as well, but for now this is where I am at.

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mithridates1 on January 12, 2016, 06:11:30 AM
They look superb.   I will try and drop by to say hello at CANCON.

You have done a wonderful job.

Garry
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on January 12, 2016, 11:06:52 AM
very nice, indeed! I hope that they fight well for you.  :)

Cheers,
Scott
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: armchairgeneral on January 12, 2016, 01:01:33 PM
An excellent looking force you have there  :)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 14, 2016, 01:35:09 AM
WIP Thracian Mercenaries

 
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-14%2011.05.14_zpshi4dby3x.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-14%2011.05.14_zpshi4dby3x.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-14%2011.05.29_zpswp6yloc6.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-14%2011.05.29_zpswp6yloc6.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-14%2011.05.41_zps5ia6xp9l.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-14%2011.05.41_zps5ia6xp9l.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Ragnar on January 14, 2016, 06:20:46 AM
Excellent stuff Nevyen.  I look forward to fighting with (or against) these bad boys at Cancon.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 14, 2016, 01:14:26 PM
Cheers Ragnar,

My Guys as you will see are also holding a severed head..... just not a space wolfs.  See you on the field of glory!!!!
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Axebreaker on January 15, 2016, 09:39:54 PM
Very impressive!! :-* :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 17, 2016, 12:40:17 PM
Thracian's Are done,

Next update should be pictures from Cancon -  after that I think Spartans :)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-17%2023.26.27_zpsuezkls7o.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-17%2023.26.27_zpsuezkls7o.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-01-17%2023.27.00_zpsyfjskz5h.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-01-17%2023.27.00_zpsyfjskz5h.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Jeff965 on January 17, 2016, 04:58:24 PM
Lovely collection, the phalanx looks very formidable.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mason on January 17, 2016, 06:49:17 PM
Bloody gorgeous, sir.
They look amazing all together, very intimidating.
 :-* :-*

And Spartans are next, you say?
Wonderful!
 :D

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 19, 2016, 01:35:21 AM
Prep Work on the 1st Spartan Unit is underway.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0397_zpsscki5uvc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0397_zpsscki5uvc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Iceaxe on January 19, 2016, 02:09:39 AM
But will they be ready in 4 days?
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 19, 2016, 02:19:48 AM
Unfortunately :( no.....
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: von Lucky on January 19, 2016, 09:14:34 AM
On the plus side, the man likes his champagne.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 19, 2016, 10:07:36 AM
The pay off from all that alcohol abuse has been good to my hobby .... I hope to have these and some more light infantry done for little wars .... If we decided to put this on at that event.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: markw on January 19, 2016, 10:31:20 AM
Your workload is immense and the quickness of your painting is rather impressive. I look forward to seeing what the spartans will look like. I also like your approach to basing figs, much more dynamic
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 19, 2016, 11:25:41 AM
Thanks I have been on long service leave for the past 2 months I suspect progress will slow when I'm back at my desk in February.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: xpalpatinex on January 19, 2016, 08:07:39 PM
Gorgeous looking force from my favorite period. Progress on this has been impressive.

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 26, 2016, 01:39:10 PM
So Cancon has come and gone and the Greek and Persian Wars Participation game my club put on was a great success.

No specific order in which these photo's are presented and I will provide some context to the weekend in another post.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.13.53_zpsz9tzzhyj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.13.53_zpsz9tzzhyj.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.31.41_zpsxepnfwfu.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.31.41_zpsxepnfwfu.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00160l_zpsskb0zfe3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00160l_zpsskb0zfe3.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00162l_zpsubko7mfi.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00162l_zpsubko7mfi.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00168l_zpsnu1lbfpo.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00168l_zpsnu1lbfpo.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00169l_zpsz3m0khs2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00169l_zpsz3m0khs2.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2015.10.50_zpsnw7skqmf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2015.10.50_zpsnw7skqmf.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00180l_zpswswqwcda.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00180l_zpswswqwcda.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2016.25.21_zpsinskr4xf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2016.25.21_zpsinskr4xf.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-24%2014.10.33_zpshvgbncmq.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-24%2014.10.33_zpshvgbncmq.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-24%2014.10.38_zpshjl9qgfx.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-24%2014.10.38_zpshjl9qgfx.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-25%2010.21.03_zpsx8bzgp5t.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-25%2010.21.03_zpsx8bzgp5t.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-25%2010.21.15_zpsp5zuetgj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-25%2010.21.15_zpsp5zuetgj.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/DSC00178l_zpsp6xaesv2.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/DSC00178l_zpsp6xaesv2.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.13.53_zpsz9tzzhyj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/Cancon%202016/2016-01-23%2010.13.53_zpsz9tzzhyj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Ray Rivers on January 26, 2016, 05:19:09 PM
 :o

Wow!

Bet that table took a while to setup with all those gorgeous minis. Fantastic!  :-*

Geo-Hex terrain, eh? I've got some of that, and it is quite nice.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Vanvlak on January 26, 2016, 05:23:23 PM
Oh my, those are just beautiful - no wonder the set-up proved popular  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mithridates1 on January 26, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
The game looked very good in the flesh.  Stopped by briefly on the Monday to see how the Persians were coping.

Very impressive to see so many massed Greeks and Sparabara - shame the Persians do not really stand any chance of success in a frontal toe to toe clash.   Their only hope is to disrupt the Greek formations with their shooting and Hail Caesar makes that hard (as it was historically).  
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: roma912 on January 26, 2016, 10:21:46 PM
Impressive, most impressive

Cheers, Ross
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Ragnar on January 27, 2016, 12:20:42 AM
Playing in games of that size with that many participants was an amazing experience; at times awesome, frustrating and all great fun.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Iceaxe on January 27, 2016, 02:17:50 AM
Agreed, Ragnar the Stationary, a great weekend all around. Except for that traitorous wanna-be Spartan of course, but I’d best not embarrass him in his own thread.

Oops.......
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Ragnar on January 27, 2016, 02:32:22 AM
Quote from: Iceaxe on January 27, 2016, 02:17:50 AM
Oops.......

 lol
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 27, 2016, 04:47:05 AM
Wanna Be spartan?

How many times did you get Zena killed?  Besides Ragnar the Inert spent more time counting daisy's while my lads actually got stuck in....

I have a primary resource that shows what the Spartans got up to :

 (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/meet-the-spartans_zpsohohqu95.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/meet-the-spartans_zpsohohqu95.jpg.html)

Thats Ragnar on the left BTW  ;D
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: bigredbat on January 28, 2016, 05:59:06 PM
Super looking games!  Nice Persians...
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on January 29, 2016, 09:55:10 AM
Thanks mate - Not my persians but the collections where awesome -  at one point we had 1800 Persians vs 800 Greeks and the game was done in 3 hours :)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: meraklis on February 17, 2016, 11:37:19 AM
I always admired people that could keep on painting a specific theme for a prolonged period of time and your collection is awe inspiring!
You must be proud! I just hope to find the motivation one day and do the same thing!

looking forward to the spartans!
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Nevyen on March 03, 2016, 09:46:26 AM
Hi all,

Its been a long while since my last update and as I mentioned I was working on my first unit of Spartans and here they are. Pretty happy with the outcome, and I did do my take on the idea of Spartans.

Hope you like them

Cheers
JP


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-03%2020.31.52_zpsbjqifo5h.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-03%2020.31.52_zpsbjqifo5h.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-03%2020.31.58_zps87vkzpuj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-03%2020.31.58_zps87vkzpuj.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-03%2020.32.13_zpsozrlr6nm.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-03%2020.32.13_zpsozrlr6nm.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-03%2020.32.17_zps9unyl2eu.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-03%2020.32.17_zps9unyl2eu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Mason on March 03, 2016, 10:56:46 AM
A great start.
I do like your 'take' on them.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on March 03, 2016, 01:24:09 PM
Rather nice, those! Another top-notch unit for your very impressive Hellenes.

Cheers,
Scott
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: bigredbat on March 03, 2016, 04:21:14 PM
Really like those!  Super basing, too.
Title: Re: Second Battle of Coronea (Was Athenian Army for the Peloponnesian War)
Post by: Harry Faversham on March 03, 2016, 04:52:09 PM
They look superb, I was toying with the idea of mixing white and bronze faced shields, but bottled it... looking at those I wish I'd had the courage of mi' convictions!

:?
Title: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Aincent Painting Blog !!!!!
Post by: Nevyen on March 05, 2016, 02:08:17 AM
Thanks all,

well now its onto something new and a renaming of the thread again......... ;)

Here is the beginning of my republican roman army.  Aventine Officer with Victrix Legionary, I think they go well together.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-05%2012.47.24_zpsfxp4liiz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-05%2012.47.24_zpsfxp4liiz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-05%2012.47.31_zpsgj9tgoaw.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-05%2012.47.31_zpsgj9tgoaw.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-05%2012.47.38_zpspmpqnc9c.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-05%2012.47.38_zpspmpqnc9c.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-05%2012.47.45_zps87rp29ok.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-05%2012.47.45_zps87rp29ok.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-05%2012.47.50_zps3jnblsqb.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-05%2012.47.50_zps3jnblsqb.jpg.html)



 
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on March 05, 2016, 05:18:07 AM
Nearly missed that finished Spartan phalanx – they're fabulous. :-*
Looking forward to your venture into the Roman Republic.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on March 05, 2016, 02:53:54 PM
Quote from: Mad Doc Morris on March 05, 2016, 05:18:07 AM
Nearly missed that finished Spartan phalanx – they're fabulous. :-*

+1

A beautiful unit  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 05, 2016, 10:14:03 PM
thanks Mad Doc and Captain Blood, High Praise indeed from both of you :)

I have 2 more to do but felt like something a little different, so republican Romans for a month of two :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: War In 15MM on March 06, 2016, 02:54:56 AM
Beautiful stuff!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on March 06, 2016, 04:29:10 AM
just went through the whole thread, and... WOW :-* to your painting and your turn out of figures.

Im just starting to do Greeks and will be looking at a few of your pics for inspiration :-)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 07, 2016, 11:49:58 AM
Thanks Slayer, very kind I hope you get enjoyment out of the period and have fun building your Greek army

Also here is a WIP for the Triarii - so far really enjoying the Victrix Kit and mixing with Aventine has worked so far, also have a few select foundry miniatures on their way to play with.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0863_zpsy7gow8l3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0863_zpsy7gow8l3.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0861_zps6wzbf8yf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0861_zps6wzbf8yf.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0860_zpsbfq0hesd.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0860_zpsbfq0hesd.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_0862_zpsj3tabvyu.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_0862_zpsj3tabvyu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 13, 2016, 01:09:42 PM
The Unit is done and I'm looking to the next unit of Triarii, depending on that goes might keep going with the Romans into April but trying not to get ahead of myself.  I am also messing around with a black vs grey background here and interested in thoughts on what's better.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-13%2023.25.03_zpssml2garb.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-13%2023.25.03_zpssml2garb.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-13%2023.25.21_zps2rokxf1o.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-13%2023.25.21_zps2rokxf1o.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-13%2021.09.06_zpsie35crvt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-13%2021.09.06_zpsie35crvt.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-13%2021.08.54_zpsxmbeeekt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-13%2021.08.54_zpsxmbeeekt.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-03-13%2021.08.42_zpsmp9xftmm.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-03-13%2021.08.42_zpsmp9xftmm.jpg.html)

Wips for the next unit probably by the close of next week.

Cheers
JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on March 13, 2016, 01:21:46 PM
Another fabulous entry! You're really going strong into Antiquity by the looks of it. :)

Regarding backdrops: A dark or multicoloured one creates a more 'dramatic' atmosphere with lots of contrast, whereas a white or plain background is great for a clean and 'sober' presentation. I like both approaches, so cheat a bit by using a slightly structured gradient.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on March 13, 2016, 05:33:21 PM
They look excellent.  I hadn't thought of combining Victrix and Aventine models in the same unit, despite having both in my collection.  I might well try it out.  

As for the background, I like the dark gray better, if that is any use.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: moiterei_1984 on March 14, 2016, 07:06:53 PM
Amazing painting! Your choice of colours is spot on I'd say. What colours did you use for the spear shafts?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mithridates1 on March 14, 2016, 09:48:30 PM
A very fine body of men.   Great work on the painting and I did like the built in dice holder.   Was thinking along these lines to cut down battlefield clutter so thanks for the inspiration.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on March 14, 2016, 11:11:01 PM
Very very nice JP.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 15, 2016, 12:18:12 PM
Thanks all, Principe on the table being prepped for the next unit.  Update soon :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on March 15, 2016, 02:33:33 PM
Those look splendid!  I like the pale grey background.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 16, 2016, 07:47:46 AM
Very kind sir.  If only I could punch them out as fast as you do :P
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: tancrede on March 16, 2016, 07:55:59 AM
Very nice roman legionnaries, sir !
The mix of the ranges looks very good, and your painting is top !
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on March 16, 2016, 12:13:28 PM
Very very handsome. Lovely colour choices. Well done!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 20, 2016, 02:02:12 AM
Thanks Captain,

Here is a WIP of the next unit.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/republicanromanprincipewip1_zpsaeftncy1.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/republicanromanprincipewip1_zpsaeftncy1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on March 20, 2016, 01:40:48 PM
Very nice- I'd not have guessed that Victrix and Aventine would work together that well.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 21, 2016, 07:01:59 AM
Its great hey!

I have a few idea's on mixing it up a little more next unit will see that happen.

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: markw on April 01, 2016, 01:33:10 PM
Hi,

Top painting as always from your good self. Quick question, what is your flesh tone paint that you use. Also what varnish do you use? As in shiny first then matt to finish off.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 03, 2016, 11:04:41 AM
Hi All lastest Unit completed onto Hastati now and then flip back to Triarii - 1st division ( Legion) will have 2 of each as well as 2 velites.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-04-03%2019.08.29_zpsad1ku3vt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-04-03%2019.08.29_zpsad1ku3vt.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-04-03%2019.08.55_zpsudscnpyr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-04-03%2019.08.55_zpsudscnpyr.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-04-03%2019.09.01_zpsj0o8kzl6.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-04-03%2019.09.01_zpsj0o8kzl6.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-04-03%2019.09.10_zpstel5rdtz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-04-03%2019.09.10_zpstel5rdtz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-04-03%2019.10.01_zpsse6ljbow.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-04-03%2019.10.01_zpsse6ljbow.jpg.html)

Also Markw I use a Vallejo Tan as a base then 60:40 Mix with salmon rose again vallejo.  I use Testors for both base and then dull coat.

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on April 03, 2016, 01:01:35 PM
Beautiful work Jon-Paul. They look absolutely fantastic.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: moiterei_1984 on April 03, 2016, 05:24:47 PM
Mind blowing!  :o
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on April 03, 2016, 07:52:10 PM
Stunning!
 :-* :-*

Ranked up superbly too, like a seriously efficient Roman machine.....

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: markw on April 04, 2016, 03:48:36 PM
Many thanks for the info. I am also looking forward to your painting blog by the way ;-)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on April 04, 2016, 06:57:33 PM
This is some seriously good paintwork. Impressive.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 05, 2016, 12:49:42 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments - the motivation that comes from such positive feedback keep the focus on the projects :)

here is the next unit being prepped this evening - Hastati

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/hastati_zpsrhukj5lg.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/hastati_zpsrhukj5lg.jpg.html)

I am making the Prncipe and Hastati 3 Ranks and the Triarii 2 ranks to give the visual effect of the difference in numbers between Triarrii and Hastati/Principe Maniples.

Cheers

JP

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 17, 2016, 12:11:29 PM
So been a tad slow due to illness but here are the first 5 Hastati, hope to pick up the momentum again and get these done by the end of the month.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1049_zpsk3lng2rw.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1049_zpsk3lng2rw.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Jeff965 on April 17, 2016, 10:06:05 PM
Great work as usual  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on April 18, 2016, 03:09:58 AM
Man, they're good.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on April 18, 2016, 05:51:06 AM
you sir are a machine, and as always lovely work
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: nikephorous on April 23, 2016, 12:55:45 AM
Nice work!

I see you are using a different frontage for the Romans. Are you using Hail Caesar or some other rules where such things are not so important?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 23, 2016, 01:04:51 AM
I am using a scaled version of HC-  the group I game with scaled down frontages as we only play multiplayer games.... actually have not done a head to head in years. so to fit more players and commands in we scale it down.

therefore- standard size is 120mm and small is 80mm - depth wise that is left up to the individual I move between 60mm for 2 ranks and 80mm for 3 ranks.

Hope that help :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: nikephorous on April 23, 2016, 01:30:04 AM
Quote from: Nevyen on April 23, 2016, 01:04:51 AM
I am using a scaled version of HC-  the group I game with scaled down frontages as we only play multiplayer games.... actually have not done a head to head in years. so to fit more players and commands in we scale it down.

therefore- standard size is 120mm and small is 80mm - depth wise that is left up to the individual I move between 60mm for 2 ranks and 80mm for 3 ranks.

Hope that help :)

It does. Redefining a standard unit (and restricting the silly and extremely frequent triple moves) makes the game far more playable. After all we don't all have 40000 figures and a games table 16' x 10' which seems the size that the game was designed for.

We have been using Impetus units and calling them "standard" - works a treat.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 27, 2016, 05:10:17 AM
Yes mate totally are but when i see Simon Millers efforts it makes me want to one day get that point where we have a few thousand models on the table.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on April 27, 2016, 09:35:58 AM
For those that didn't know who Simon Millers was (including me):
http://bigredbat.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/raphia-and-other-battles.html

Edit!
Or the fact he's already posted the above on here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=89785.0
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 27, 2016, 10:22:05 AM
Thanks Von Lucky :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on April 27, 2016, 10:59:51 AM
I'm only posting it to let you know you don't have time for idle chit chat. Back to work [whip crack]!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 27, 2016, 12:56:51 PM
Noted !   :o
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on April 27, 2016, 01:45:09 PM
I don't always play with 1600 or so minis.  ;-)   If you ever pop round to the BigRedBatCave for a game the most you'd encounter would be 5-600.  My rules are designed to work on a 6x4 table with 12cm elements, as well as with the mega battles; most armies at this scale only have 100-200 minis.

That said, I am givng serious thought towards rebasing my Polybians as opponents for the recent pikes.  I'm thinking of basing 7-8 hastati along with 3-4 velites together on the same 10cm wide, 8cm deep base. The velites would be in front and to the right of the hastati. 10 such units would form the front line of the legion, representing maniples. Behind them would be principes (with some velites), each on the right of a similar sized base so as to cover the gaps in the front line. Units of 8 triarii would be on a much shallower base to the rear, formed in a single rank.

Essentially the hastati and associated velites would act as a single unit with both javelin and melee capability, as would the principes/velites. There would be a "line command" rule permitting all of the hastati or all of the principes to fall back to the rear of the legion.

A legion on this scale would be around 250 minis, and a consular army 1K, so this definitely wouldn't be one for home!

Best, Simon
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 28, 2016, 11:38:25 AM
I think that approach is a very good one mate, and I look forward to see the result !
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on April 28, 2016, 11:40:44 AM
Thanks- I'm going to order the required bases for them, and we shall see how they look!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Cecil Gaybody on May 01, 2016, 10:09:32 AM
Dear Boy,
Very nice .
I always wondered if there were any rules that made phalanx combat exciting , gave it a new angle than just a slug fest ?

Keep it up
Cecil
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on May 01, 2016, 11:25:39 AM
Nevs, do you get Slingshot?  Cracking article in there suggesting that the chequerboard deployment of the Polybian legion is a mistranslation.  My own basing plans of last week are now on hold....
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on May 01, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
Oh ok - I don't and will now get it - latest issue?



Read and well that does put a spin on things, I think from a gaming point of view it actually makes sense, and to be honest I have had a tough time thinking through how the assumed line relief would work practically. 

Hope it gets some traction academically.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on May 06, 2016, 05:54:08 AM
Great work mate :-*

I've been toying with the idea of using shield aprons for some hoplites - seeing your cool stuff I've decided to use them......
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on May 16, 2016, 11:16:12 AM
So after a long month of illness and family concerns I finally got round to finishing the 3rd unit in this project.  I took a line of adding a little narrative with the dead guy and the positioning of the centurion.

I also took some group shots, one in the traditional arrayment of the maniple system and one more inline with recent suggestions from slingshot.

Also a general group shot. So far 40 models in roughly 3 months is a good outcome and I have on the table the next triarii. 

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1186_zpsrqozbwl5.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1186_zpsrqozbwl5.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1187_zpss1e7dlhr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1187_zpss1e7dlhr.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1188_zpscw2l8uez.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1188_zpscw2l8uez.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1189_zpsrrzzxehr.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1189_zpsrrzzxehr.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1191_zpsbjwy8iy1.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1191_zpsbjwy8iy1.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1192_zpsn5kihwkl.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1192_zpsn5kihwkl.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1194_zpswvkc2l1q.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1194_zpswvkc2l1q.jpg.html)

Hopefully more to come soon:)

Cheers JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: bigredbat on May 16, 2016, 11:18:15 AM
Really like them!  Very well done.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on May 16, 2016, 12:54:32 PM
Thanks mate the legion will comprise of 3 Principe 3 Hastati and 2 triarii plus skirmishers -  bigish division and there will be to begin with 2 of those formations.

Lots to do but the outcome keeps the motivation going.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on May 16, 2016, 03:35:36 PM
Looking great, JP! Also, best wishes to you and your family.

Cheers,
Scott
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on May 18, 2016, 05:50:54 AM
Great work there mate! :-*

Hope you and your loved ones are fine!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on May 18, 2016, 07:46:34 AM
yet more beautifully painted minis, good to see u back into the swing of things  :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: tancrede on May 18, 2016, 08:19:05 AM
A roman army is always nice to see, especially when it's beautiffuly painted like yours !  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Totleben on May 18, 2016, 08:24:24 AM
Vivid ancients.  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on May 18, 2016, 02:07:40 PM
Hi all,

Thanks for the Kind comments- Much appreciated family are all doing well now and I seem to have kicked whatever bug I had captured and more importantly my arthritis has receded back to tolerable levels.  Triarii are on the table now hope to punch those out in the next two weeks :) 
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Richard in Sachsen on May 18, 2016, 07:26:04 PM
Those are really, really nice!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on May 22, 2016, 07:10:39 AM
Platea, Hail Ceaser 2500 models lots of red wine etc

Persian wine due eastern trickery and lots of bad dice rolls but a great game -  replay this coming sunday at little wars Melbourne.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1204_zpsvkmm4oae.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1204_zpsvkmm4oae.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1203_zps0n9fp6h8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1203_zps0n9fp6h8.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1203_zps0n9fp6h8.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1203_zps0n9fp6h8.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1202_zpshx7xnga7.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1202_zpshx7xnga7.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1201_zpsi4hycblj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1201_zpsi4hycblj.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1200_zpst5ngs1pz.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1200_zpst5ngs1pz.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/IMG_1199_zpsijma529t.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/IMG_1199_zpsijma529t.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 22, 2016, 07:16:31 AM
The new figures look great  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on May 22, 2016, 09:08:32 AM
Great looking figures and game
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on May 22, 2016, 12:02:39 PM
Spectacular looking battlefield panorama! :-*

Cheers,
Scott
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on May 22, 2016, 07:49:02 PM
Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh next week.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mithridates1 on May 22, 2016, 11:10:45 PM
Great looking game - well done Persians.   Be interested to hear how the re-match goes.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on June 29, 2016, 12:29:29 PM
So after a long break here is the 4th unit of Romans -  next legion for something a little different -  Triarii.  Back to the first legion with the next two units - more to come soon .... I hope :P

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-06-29%2020.51.30-1_zpse2ov7dwc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-06-29%2020.51.30-1_zpse2ov7dwc.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-06-29%2020.51.24-1_zpsgkq8uzpw.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-06-29%2020.51.24-1_zpsgkq8uzpw.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-06-29%2020.51.15-1_zpswc9qpfqj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-06-29%2020.51.15-1_zpswc9qpfqj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on June 29, 2016, 12:34:23 PM
Lovelly. :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on June 29, 2016, 04:01:20 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mithridates1 on June 29, 2016, 10:30:15 PM
Great job on these guys - you are quite right about Victrix and the subtle differences you can achieve.   Particularly like the grizzled veteran officer in the centre, does he need some grey hairs (perhaps)?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: mrtn on June 30, 2016, 09:52:44 AM
Great looking armies!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on August 29, 2016, 12:14:57 PM
Hi all,

It has been a long time since my last update.  Slowly slowly working on the project and I have just finished another unit.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-08-29%2020.35.33_zps9ongzxqx.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-08-29%2020.35.33_zps9ongzxqx.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-08-29%2020.35.56_zpscz88juws.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-08-29%2020.35.56_zpscz88juws.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-08-29%2020.37.46_zpsdnows2bp.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-08-29%2020.37.46_zpsdnows2bp.jpg.html)

So two shots of the latest unit and a family picture of what is painted so far.  More to come over the next few months.

Cheers JP



Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on August 29, 2016, 02:52:31 PM
Fine force there! :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: nikko on August 29, 2016, 06:30:09 PM
Hello,

Superb family picture !!

Nikko
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on August 29, 2016, 07:01:39 PM
More wonderful figures.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 29, 2016, 07:40:38 PM
Splendid  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on November 11, 2016, 10:55:02 AM
Another long time between Drinks !  However with Uni, Work and Family something had to give!!!!

However I have been chipping away and today can post up pictures of the last infantry units as well as velites and the command stand for the the 1st of 4 legions.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.02.47_zpswa46ay9m.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.02.47_zpswa46ay9m.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.02.59_zpsesnvhtcb.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.02.59_zpsesnvhtcb.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.03.05_zpsrwwjyfkh.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.03.05_zpsrwwjyfkh.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.03.12_zpsqxc4q8gj.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.03.12_zpsqxc4q8gj.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.04.48_zpszi9pga3h.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.04.48_zpszi9pga3h.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.04.56_zpsvhazddwl.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.04.56_zpsvhazddwl.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.06.17_zpsu9eh1wqk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.06.17_zpsu9eh1wqk.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.06.43_zpsmzexhdgc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.06.43_zpsmzexhdgc.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.08.50_zpsmhewfga7.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.08.50_zpsmhewfga7.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-11-11%2021.09.03_zpstydmfkwi.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-11-11%2021.09.03_zpstydmfkwi.jpg.html)
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Post by: von Lucky on November 11, 2016, 07:57:54 PM
Stunning. Taken a little longer, but still at the same exceptional standard.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on November 11, 2016, 08:36:37 PM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on November 11, 2016, 09:39:51 PM
 :o wow as awesome as ever
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Argonor on November 11, 2016, 10:38:01 PM
Luvverly work!  :)

Nice grime on the shields - and good to see that you have covered up some of the damage on the shield stickers to create more diversity!

I ordered 2 custom sheets of the same Viking shield sticker motive form LMBS and was delighted to get them offered without the weathering - so I can apply battle damage and grime myself.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on November 11, 2016, 11:55:34 PM
Quote from: von Lucky on November 11, 2016, 07:57:54 PM
Stunning. Taken a little longer, but still at the same exceptional standard.

I couldn't agree more.
Lovely!
 :-*

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on November 12, 2016, 12:13:09 AM
Very, very nice, good sir.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on November 12, 2016, 10:04:56 AM
That's an impressive looking army you have built there  :o :-*

Beautiful  8)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on November 12, 2016, 11:31:52 AM
Thanks Captain Blood !   more to do :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Happy Wanderer on November 12, 2016, 08:26:17 PM
Hey Nevyen,

Can I ask - on (p10) of this thread you mix what appear to be the Victrix Mercenary peltast box with some other Thracians figures with cloak and 'cap'...are those extras Foundry Thracians?

We here are looking at doing Hoplites 3-ranks deep like yours...the mix of Foundry and Victrix you have done looks like it will work very well...I'm trying to get away from the 'all arm thrusting' look of the Victrix figures.

Also, are you using LBMS decals for the shields?

Lastly, do you have a source to buy Victix shields and spears to re-equip the Foundry figures - I'd like to do the same.

Cheers


Happy W
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on November 12, 2016, 10:57:57 PM
Hi Happy,

Yes they are Foundry Thracians - I like the models and wanted something that would define the unit as Thracian.

I do use LBM Shields as to the Shields and Spears -  I was able to secure a very large number of box set cheaply that as allowed me to substitute shields and spears. Probably not economically something you can replicate but thats how i did it.

Cheers
JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Happy Wanderer on November 13, 2016, 02:31:39 AM
Thanks JP,

Info much appreciated.

I think I might look at putting together units much as you have done...I think the mixing of Foundry and Victrix might be the solution.

By the way - your LBM shield transfers look like a perfect round cut along the edge...the best I have seen. Are these hand cut out or do you have a 'tool' to give you a perfect rond edge?

Thanks again.

Cheers

Happy W
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on November 13, 2016, 05:16:12 AM
Curved nail scissors are the best solution and allot of patience:)

Good Luck!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 10, 2016, 09:38:24 AM
So today's update 1st Unit of the Allied Legion.

Allot less uniform and a mix of shields etc.  Probably a little OTT but i enjoyed the process, will be a little more sedate with the other 4 units in this legion.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-10%2020.09.12-1_zpswrormuxu.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-10%2020.09.12-1_zpswrormuxu.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-10%2020.08.53%20HDR_zpsecasl02w.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-10%2020.08.53%20HDR_zpsecasl02w.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-10%2020.09.02_zpsnunaxyfk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-10%2020.09.02_zpsnunaxyfk.jpg.html)
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Post by: Mason on December 10, 2016, 10:27:29 AM
Brilliant!
 :-* :-*

It is also a nice touch to break up the uniformity a little too.
 8) 8)

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on December 11, 2016, 08:49:33 AM
They look absolutely great  :-*
What an army you're building  :o
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 11, 2016, 09:11:14 AM
Lovely  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mithridates1 on December 11, 2016, 11:06:30 PM
Splendid work - mix of Aventine and Victrix?   Loved the basing, especially the 'hidden' dice square at the rear.  Very useful idea.

Garry
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on December 12, 2016, 02:13:11 AM
Beautiful work!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 12, 2016, 08:06:16 AM
Quote from: Mithridates1 on December 11, 2016, 11:06:30 PM
Splendid work - mix of Aventine and Victrix?   Loved the basing, especially the 'hidden' dice square at the rear.  Very useful idea.

Garry

Hi Garry, Yes another unit - pretty much my standard operating procedure these days, still takes some thought as to which models are mixed in etc.  Also starting to mix in some more eventide shields as well to break up the shield uniformity a bit more.  Variation in hight and slight variations in equipment in my mind make sense, equipping such large numbers of men, general uniformity in appearance would be hard to achieve and i would say the weapons and shields would as much as one could expect. 
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ray Rivers on December 12, 2016, 02:49:42 PM
Greeks and Republican Romans! What more can a guy ask for?

Your minis and games are a pleasure to view. You're club must be fantastic to be a part of.

And this thread... is one of my favorites.

Thanks for all the photos and updates! Keep it up.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on December 12, 2016, 08:37:40 PM
He's not part of a club, it's a gang ;)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Iceaxe on December 12, 2016, 10:18:28 PM
Correct, Von Lucky. We can't form a club because none of us will accept any of the others as members.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 13, 2016, 07:42:43 AM
Quote from: Ray Rivers on December 12, 2016, 02:49:42 PM
Greeks and Republican Romans! What more can a guy ask for?

Your minis and games are a pleasure to view. You're club must be fantastic to be a part of.

And this thread... is one of my favorites.

Thanks for all the photos and updates! Keep it up.

Yeah the "club" would be considered more a band of rejects that no one else likes or would put up with........ ;D

Even Von Lucky rejects us.......
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on December 13, 2016, 07:59:23 AM
Club or not, it's great to have you aboard here on LAF. A truly inspirational thread.
Not helping with my Roman addiction. :-[
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 13, 2016, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: Mad Doc Morris on December 13, 2016, 07:59:23 AM
Club or not, it's great to have you aboard here on LAF. A truly inspirational thread.
Not helping with my Roman addiction. :-[
Very Kind words Mad Doc :) I would say i take allot of inspiration from all the amazing painters on this forum myself :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ray Rivers on December 13, 2016, 12:36:13 PM
Seeing as how you are now doing Republican Romans, have any of your club gang members thought about doing Carthaginians?

Carthaginians have some way cool units!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 14, 2016, 04:19:42 AM
Yep some are doing some successors and some are doing carthaginians - I also plan to paint an army of celts as well

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on December 30, 2016, 09:02:46 AM
Well another Year's End Approach's.

I think by my reckoning I have painted about 150 Miniatures this year.

Final Completed unit for the romans this Year is a unit Allied Italian Spearmen/Triarii
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-28%2020.27.25_zpsiwtcmesk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-28%2020.27.25_zpsiwtcmesk.jpg.html)

I also finally got a tripod a new backdrop and started using Adobe Lightroom for Mobile phones.

So I retook photo's of all the romans from this year. I know a rehash of previous work but I believe they look better with the the new approach. I hope to have completed in the first week of the new Year a unit of Roman Cavalry.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.07.21_zpsjbeqdt8z.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.07.21_zpsjbeqdt8z.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.07.38_zps6clroszm.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.07.38_zps6clroszm.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.08.30_zps47af52u1.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.08.30_zps47af52u1.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.08.43_zpswnobolbv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.08.43_zpswnobolbv.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.09.53_zpskexp87ul.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.09.53_zpskexp87ul.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.10.36_zpsyytjhqrt.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.10.36_zpsyytjhqrt.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.09.30_zpsbjahtj8a.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.09.30_zpsbjahtj8a.jpg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.10.51_zpsvswknovk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.10.51_zpsvswknovk.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2016-12-30%2016.12.15_zpshcb9sfpv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2016-12-30%2016.12.15_zpshcb9sfpv.jpg.html)

Anyway Happy New Year to all on Lead Adventure and wishing you all had a safe a Merry Christmas.

Kind Regards

Jon-Paul
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Post by: Vanvlak on December 30, 2016, 09:17:53 AM
Magnificent! This thread is a most enjoyable show  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Richard in Sachsen on December 30, 2016, 10:02:12 AM
Super work, Nevyen. Oi! Those look really, really good! If I could only afford 28mm Republican Romans!!!! But my wife would kill me if I started that. I'll have to settle for 15mm.

But those are super, looks like a company's advert.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on December 30, 2016, 10:23:08 AM
Very nice aditions to the army. :-* :-*
Lovelly painting.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on December 30, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Looking good JP (the figures, I mean).  And the photos are tip-top.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Jeff965 on December 30, 2016, 04:31:59 PM
Lovely brushwork, all filed away for future reference :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: S_P on December 30, 2016, 05:49:16 PM
Stunning painting
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 30, 2016, 09:25:10 PM
That is some mighty fine painting.  Any chance we could see the whole lot together?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Axebreaker on December 31, 2016, 10:08:09 AM
Very nice looking Romans! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mithridates1 on January 01, 2017, 01:12:54 AM
Good to see them again - particularly liked the Allied Triarii.   Might use some of the ideas for my next lot of Aventine Etruscans.   The basing of the velites is also interesting.   I am now basing my light infantry/skirmishers 2 to a 40mm square base.  Suitable for Hail Caesar, Command & Colours as well as Art de la Guerre.

Painting of all these guys is first class.  Look forward to the cavalry.

Garry
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on January 22, 2017, 10:09:58 AM
First Unit of the new Year.

Republican Roman Cavalry,  First unit of Cavalry I have painted for a very very long time and after allot of review of tutorials here it is.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-01-22%2020.46.45_zps2kashi3a.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-01-22%2020.46.45_zps2kashi3a.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-01-22%2020.47.12_zpsaqctmamq.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-01-22%2020.47.12_zpsaqctmamq.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on January 22, 2017, 10:14:22 AM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on January 22, 2017, 10:53:12 AM
Tip top. mate.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ray Rivers on January 22, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
 :-*

The horses are very nicely marked.

Well done!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on January 22, 2017, 10:09:36 PM
Love that cavalry. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on January 23, 2017, 08:52:59 AM
Expertly painted, nothing to improve.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on January 23, 2017, 11:30:00 AM
Thanks for the high praise all -  Nearly Half way there :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 02, 2017, 11:22:42 AM
First Legion Done and I am well into the 1st allied legion.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-02-27%2020.44.38-1_zpsuibqiekv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-02-27%2020.44.38-1_zpsuibqiekv.jpg.html)

More to come in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: aircav on March 02, 2017, 05:23:28 PM
Fabulous group shot  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on March 02, 2017, 10:57:03 PM
Quite spectacular!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on March 02, 2017, 11:11:02 PM
Looking great JP.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: chema1986 on March 03, 2017, 07:34:05 AM
I am impressed, you can be proud of your army!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Madhouse Workshop on March 05, 2017, 01:13:17 PM
Very nice. 
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on March 05, 2017, 02:04:02 PM
The Legions are certainly looking mighty fine, sir.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on March 05, 2017, 04:36:20 PM
Fabulous  8)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 06, 2017, 10:57:04 AM
Thanks lads -  Back at Uni now so progress will slow a bit -  Finished another unit of italian infantry and I'm working some Italian cavalry.

WIP shots up later this week :)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 16, 2017, 06:15:48 AM
Hi All,

A happy easter to you all

Another update to the project - Allied italian Cavalry finished -  now onto some more Infantry. All these guys are Aventine Miniatures with plastic Spears from Victrix sets I have.

Cheers

JP


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.50.57%20HDR_zpsy0kcmvhv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.50.57%20HDR_zpsy0kcmvhv.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.51.26_zpsljusyv0l.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.51.26_zpsljusyv0l.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.51.42_zpso87jpgxc.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.51.42_zpso87jpgxc.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.51.55%20HDR_zpstzkq8wcf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.51.55%20HDR_zpstzkq8wcf.jpg.html)

Group Shots with the other Cavalry

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.53.38%20HDR_zpslonkjopg.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.53.38%20HDR_zpslonkjopg.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.53.58%20HDR_zpsnultsuip.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.53.58%20HDR_zpsnultsuip.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/2017-04-15%2021.54.15%20HDR_zpshwfhncz1.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/2017-04-15%2021.54.15%20HDR_zpshwfhncz1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on April 16, 2017, 07:31:21 AM
Great cavalry!

I really like the idea of using the plastic spears - bent metal spears rarely get 100% straightened.

I also like the basing, sometimes I find it difficult to blend 2 or more different tufts, but you did it very well.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Slayer on April 16, 2017, 10:37:49 AM
As always lovely work, look fantastic together
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 16, 2017, 08:12:40 PM
Fantastic painting on those Italian cavalry.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on April 16, 2017, 09:41:05 PM
Again, lovelly painting. :-* :-*
Those bases are great.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on April 16, 2017, 11:01:29 PM
Thanks all

Working on another Batch of infantry hopefully will have another update in a few months!

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on April 17, 2017, 04:36:28 PM
Absolutely beautiful!   :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on June 15, 2017, 11:18:17 AM
Hi All,

Its been a while but here is the army at nearly the half way point -  More Cavalry and more Light infantry plus a few more command stands, will see it at the half way point for a 4 legion army.   Im still thinking about what allied formations I want to add in aside from Celts.


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/fullsizeoutput_508_zps12mhj7rs.jpeg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/fullsizeoutput_508_zps12mhj7rs.jpeg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/fullsizeoutput_506_zpsdjkfyroe.jpeg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/fullsizeoutput_506_zpsdjkfyroe.jpeg.html)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/fullsizeoutput_507_zps3cjoc3ld.jpeg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/fullsizeoutput_507_zps3cjoc3ld.jpeg.html)

Working on the 3rd legion and the light infantry before i head back to the cavalry. 

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: rumacara on June 15, 2017, 11:20:34 AM
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Im still thinking about what allied formations I want to add in aside from Celts.

Iberians of course... ;D

Really nice army. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on June 15, 2017, 04:53:21 PM
Spectacular looking! :-*  Can't wait to see the entire army!

Chris
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: commissarmoody on June 16, 2017, 01:38:35 AM
lovely!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: nikko on June 24, 2017, 01:54:04 PM
Hello,

Just superb !!!

Nikko
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on June 24, 2017, 02:27:48 PM
Those cavalry look stunning, the multiple basing really brings out the best in them.
 :-* :-*


But the army shots so far are absolutely stunning!
This is going to end up being one of the best armies, of any period, that I have seen when you are done.
Bravo, sir!
 :o :-* :o :-* :o

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on July 16, 2017, 01:48:29 PM
Small update today another maniple completed no 16 of 28! And the commander of the Blue Legion.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/20121309_1460726343987761_6594573876166490972_o_zpsen6oucam.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/20121309_1460726343987761_6594573876166490972_o_zpsen6oucam.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Lowtardog on July 16, 2017, 01:52:37 PM
Quote from: Nevyen on July 16, 2017, 01:48:29 PM
Small update today another maniple completed no 16 of 28! And the commander of the Blue Legion.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/adams25/20121309_1460726343987761_6594573876166490972_o_zpsen6oucam.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/adams25/media/20121309_1460726343987761_6594573876166490972_o_zpsen6oucam.jpg.html)

Cheers

JP


very nicely done 8)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on July 16, 2017, 02:04:28 PM
Nicely done - and what's that in the background?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on July 16, 2017, 10:36:49 PM
Its nothing ..... fake news!!!! Im not painting anything 40k related, and i have two Russian lawyers to prove it......or is that the other way round?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on July 16, 2017, 10:52:51 PM
Nevyen: I cannot see the new posted picture at all, even when I open it in a new tab.
I do know that you have uploaded it to photobucket, though.
Are you aware of what Photobucket have done recently?

If not, you had better check this out:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=101912.0

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on July 16, 2017, 10:55:28 PM
Heh.

On a side note, are you considering hosting your photos somewhere else (as you're using Photobucket at the moment)?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on July 16, 2017, 10:56:01 PM
What Mason said.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on July 17, 2017, 06:29:29 AM
So I didn't realise that - I've used their service for over 10 years so that's really annoying.

I'll get a new service and repost thanks got the heads up!!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on July 17, 2017, 11:14:36 AM
I switched to Imagur.com will take a while to build the library back up but the service is allot faster so thats a plus

(http://i.imgur.com/WUhHB12.jpg)
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on July 17, 2017, 12:00:11 PM
Aha!

I see them now.
 :D

And well worth the wait it was.
Superb!
 :-* :-*


Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: joekano on July 17, 2017, 04:47:42 PM
Beautifully done!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: moiterei_1984 on July 17, 2017, 07:15:41 PM
Simply stunning!  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on February 18, 2018, 11:37:00 AM
Well it’s been a while... even got a warning that its been 120 days since a post !!!

In that time a bit has been going on.  But Notably more Romans of which I’ll post some pics tonight and few more tomorrow

First up some of the completed legions.
(https://i.imgur.com/N25FlMt.jpg)

The white legion - First one to be completed

(https://i.imgur.com/aFLZ0OO.jpg)
The Allied Iatalin Ala -  The blue legion for all purposes - really like the way these guys came out.

(https://i.imgur.com/MsflWAb.jpg)
The Cavalry Division -  This was a long process - painting a cav unit at the end of each legion. 

(https://i.imgur.com/ReAWGGq.jpg)
The General in all his glory - I enjoyed painting this

Some shots of them in battle
(https://i.imgur.com/RVh1YLp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VXTDMv2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fUoA3H0.jpg)


Ill put up the photo of the red legion tomorrow - need to edit before i put it up. The 4th legion is underway and of course more cavalry as well - and I’m planning to do a Ala of Italian troop less legion like.

Anyway glad to see Lead Adventure in good hands and ill get more photo’s up soon.

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Captain Blood on February 18, 2018, 05:08:27 PM
Superb. What a great collection  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: WuZhuiQiu on February 18, 2018, 06:41:49 PM
Amazing! Are they mostly Victrix? Which rules have you used them with?
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Marine0846 on February 18, 2018, 06:49:08 PM
Super looking figures.
Love them.
I am just starting painting Victrix Romans.
Looks like you are using 'To the Strongest' rules.
Am I right?
Just ordered them a few days ago.
Again, you have a really fine collection of figures.
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on February 18, 2018, 07:15:40 PM
Great army :-*

Really like the way you used different colours on your miniatures
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Mason on February 18, 2018, 07:20:17 PM
What a superb army!
One of the best I have seen.
Seriously impressive.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: DintheDin on February 18, 2018, 07:23:49 PM
Cracking paintjob of a massive army! You must be proud!
Congratulations! Fantastic collection of figures!
I wish you have many exciting games with them!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Ragnar on February 19, 2018, 06:04:02 AM
Looking great mate!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on February 19, 2018, 08:32:08 AM
Thanks Everyone.

To answer a few questions -  Victrix, Foundry and Aventine Miniatures are the ranges im using with the occasional warlord miniatures kit as well.

I intend to play and use the TTS rules but I and the Club i play with use HC rules.

Picture of the Red legion and the commanders
(https://i.imgur.com/A18wQdg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8lUb9Xn.jpg)

Cheers

JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Axebreaker on February 19, 2018, 02:45:40 PM
Fantastic!! :-* That makes me want to get my ancients out onto the table get cracking on painting them again, but I'm trying to stay focused on F&IW!!

Christopher
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Hu Rhu on February 19, 2018, 07:18:12 PM
That is an amazing collection of Republican Romans.  Great selection of miniatures and superb painting.  Wonderful.   :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Phillius on February 19, 2018, 07:32:29 PM
Great work. Really inspiring.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Pinno on February 20, 2018, 08:33:14 AM
Great collection!  :o
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: painterman on February 20, 2018, 11:08:48 AM
very impressive - have enjoyed seeing these grow - great work!
Simon
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Jeff965 on February 20, 2018, 09:44:54 PM
Absolutely mouth watering collection, fantastic work :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: von Lucky on February 25, 2018, 07:19:03 AM
Nice one JP, really impressive work.
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 02, 2018, 11:40:47 PM
So back on the painting trail

finished the 4th legions command stand last night:
(https://i.imgur.com/dMbsc7g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zMfNzES.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YWKgtSn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vhKX5Gp.jpg)

Onto infantry units now
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: DintheDin on March 03, 2018, 06:47:36 AM
They look fan-tas-tic!  :-*
Can't find more words! Cheers!
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Aventine on March 03, 2018, 11:42:01 AM
Just brilliant, did you go with a yellow base for the shields to get them colour? If so works well.

Keith
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Nevyen on March 03, 2018, 08:16:32 PM
Hi Keith,

Just a white undercoat. 2-3 layers with time allowed to dry per coat and a grey undercoat.  Allows the colours to come out.  If i want to darken the colour of the shield i apply a layer of wash usually GW agrax earth shade.

I have also found that the decals made for Victrix shields work on your republican shields with just a little paint work.

Cheers
JP
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 03, 2018, 08:23:42 PM
Superb  :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Jeff965 on March 03, 2018, 09:00:10 PM
Lovely stuff :-*
Title: Re: Nevyens Greek, Romans and anything else Ancient Painting Blog
Post by: Corso on March 04, 2018, 07:09:09 AM
Impressive command base - love those bright colours! :-*