Cavalry recommendations: Gallic, Numidian, Roman

[Ockius]

Hi everyone,
I have a few ancient armies I am building up, but at present I am looking for some cavalry who could serve as troops or auxiliaries/mercenaries for my Massilian Greek force or my Roman force. I am thinking Gauls or Numidians, or possibly native Romans or Greeks (but my thinking is that Caesar mostly used non-Roman cavalry, and I have presumed that Massilia probably also would have hired foreigners to support their Greek phalanx infantry - this is how I am thinking of themeing my army anyway).

The main condition is: these cavalry must fit the scale of my existing troops. I have Warlord infantry (smallish 28mm), some Warlord Gallic cavalry, and some Crusader and Foundry German cavalry (fairly standard 28mm). I bought some Armorum and Aquila Gallic horsemen (by Mark Sims I think) who were far too small and look a bit silly, and I am apprehensive that the Victrix Gallic cavalry (though excellent sculpts and value) will be far too big.

Anyone got any recommendations?

Anyone know if the Crusader Gallic cavalry is on the small side? (It is by Mark Sims who did the A&A stuff so I thought it might be, but my Crusader Germans are about the right size)

[Hu Rhu]

Foundry do some nice Numidian cavalry, whih are slightly smaller then Victrix, so should probably fit well.  They also do some Greek cavalry in the older range.  Again should fit well as should the Macedonians especially the Thracians.

Warlord Games have taken over the Warlord Factory lines but I am not sure if the Gallic cavalry are still availabe.  Ebay might be your friend here.

[Ockius]

Foundry do some nice Numidian cavalry, whih are slightly smaller then Victrix, so should probably fit well.  They also do some Greek cavalry in the older range.  Again should fit well as should the Macedonians especially the Thracians.

Warlord Games have taken over the Warlord Factory lines but I am not sure if the Gallic cavalry are still availabe.  Ebay might be your friend here.

Thanks, I might opt for the Foundry stuff. I do like their models, though the price tag is relatively hefty!

[rumacara]

You have lots of Gallic cavalry from Foundry and they are the same size as the germans.

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/gauls

[bluewillow]

I really like the crusader Numidians, Germans, Celts and Romans (although native Roman cavalry had disappeared at this stage IMHO)

Cheers
Matt

[WuZhuiQiu]

Might there have been small units of native Roman or Italian cavalry within Italy and Sicily, as bodyguards, escorts, and road patrols, or on latifundia?

[Ockius]

You have lots of Gallic cavalry from Foundry and they are the same size as the germans.

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/gauls

Thanks, the size thing was something I wanted to be sure of before forking out.

[Wiegraf]

Could still use victrix Numidians. They are considerably smaller than the rest of the Victoria cavalry. I am in agreement with you - Their cavalry is ridiculously oversized for 28mm even against their own infantry. But their Numidians were done right.





But since you're trying to match the forces you already have, Foundry is probably ideal. You could head swap some of the victrix Numidian cavalry too if you want to convert some greeks.

[SteveBurt]

Foundry Gallic and Numidian cavalry are really nice figures

[Ockius]

Could still use victrix Numidians. They are considerably smaller than the rest of the Victoria cavalry. I am in agreement with you - Their cavalry is ridiculously oversized for 28mm even against their own infantry. But their Numidians were done right.





But since you're trying to match the forces you already have, Foundry is probably ideal. You could head swap some of the victrix Numidian cavalry too if you want to convert some greeks.

Thanks, that's reassuring. I didn't want to take a punt on Victrix only to find that my reputedly very light and nimble pony-riding Numidians were chunkier than my heavy impact horsemen! That would have just looked silly  I think I might go Victrix for my Numidians then, and Foundry for some more Gauls.

[seldon]

Agema also has nice numidians:

https://agemaminiatures.co.uk/shop/numidian-cavalry/

I plan to use Victrix and Agema to have a nice mix...

[SJWi]

What about Warlord's Numidian light cavalry? Nice sculpts and fit well with the Foundry figures.

[Ockius]

Yes thanks guys, I now have the Warlord and Agema Numidians also on my shortlist!

[seldon]

Awesome... two things I like about AGEMA

they look different than many others.. maybe they look more civilized? So you can mix them with others to represent veteran troops.. ( which for Clash of Spears is important as in the list we have the differentiated )..

And the other thing I like.. those holders for javelins that they carry !!

[AdamPHayes]

The Foundry Numidians are excellent, from the Caesarian Roman range. Sadly the Companion range, which matched them perfectly haven’t been around for a long time.