The Unbroken Road – Ventures in the Early Roman Empire (UP 10th Nov, p. 5)

[Mad Doc Morris]

Painted up another 'Big Man', indicative of things to come.



Not to spoil the surprise but this decurio will command the cavalry wing of my Roman force. Arrian mentions cavalrymen wearing "golden crests" (χαῖται ξανθαί) on the occasion of public training displays. If these were used in combat as well, we don't know. To me it looks distinctively cool, though.

Couldn't get the contrast right in the photos, probably have to fix my lighting. Well, next time.

Officer model by Foundry, horse by A&A (I think), decal by LBM.

[Ray Rivers]

 

Awesome painting!

Both the horse and rider are superb! 

[OSHIROmodels]

Lovely 

The colour of that crest is superb 

[Mindenbrush]

Excellent combination - horse, rider and brushwork 👍

[Burnin Coal]

Lovely brushwork on a great looking figure

[Mad Doc Morris]

Thanks all! 

The colour of that crest is superb

That's the bit I really like, too. Actually, the crest was painted using light ochre/beige and off-white colours, then simply washed with GW's "Casandora Yellow". Works a treat.

[Tellus]

This one looks great, good job on swapping the horses.

[Steam Flunky]

A fantastic army, beautifully painted!