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Offline Jjonas

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Re: Painting Guides for Ancient Greeks
« Reply #15 on: 22 February 2021, 02:09:08 AM »
Here is a specific page that has the base steps of how to start with Hoplites:
https://ancientbattles.com/merc_hoplites/merc_greeks.htm

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Offline armchairgeneral

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Re: Painting Guides for Ancient Greeks
« Reply #16 on: 22 February 2021, 11:49:55 AM »
I prefer the simpler silhouette style shield pattern as it just feels more realistic.

I use the Veni Vidi Vici ones

http://www.3vwargames.co.uk/upshop/shop/hellenistic25mm.html

available in a variety of colours.


Offline trev

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Re: Painting Guides for Ancient Greeks
« Reply #17 on: 23 February 2021, 02:19:37 PM »
Here's another useful link for shield patterns.  Lots of other good stuff on Luke's pages too.

http://lukeuedasarson.com/Greek_shield_patterns_1.html


 

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