Sassanid Prince Ardeshir

[bluewillow]

My second unit of Sassanid guard cavalry. These chaps have been in the project drawer for ten years or more. The A&A kings horse was used, however I removed the raised detail with the dremel, then smoothed the trapper with wet and dry sandpaper……this has obviously taken some time  . A & A make up the majority of my 60 odd Sassanid cavalry and this is my final unit of cavalry for the army. Only a general and a few foot to go and it will be completed! Based for impetus like the rest of the army.





Cheers
Matt

[SJWi]

Excellent. I think A&A are much under-appreciated and/or maybe little-known ranges. I bought Carthaginians from them over 20 years ago but "found" them again in 2020. Two years later I have completed Palmyran and 3rd Century Roman armies plus some Spanish. Very nice figures! I have also just bought a Samnite army from them.  Their monthly "deals" and P&P make them very competitively priced.

Well worth a look.     

[bluewillow]

Prince Ardeshir, brother of Shapur II and leader of the Pushtigbhan of the royal hosehold. Along with his brother they successfully conquered Armenia and expanded the borders of the empire against Rome and in the east. He predominantly lead the defence in the north against the nomadic tribal invasions and squashed the nobles rebellion until his nephew was made King Shapur III. Another sub general for my Sassanid army, again an A&A miniature which make up the majority of my sassans.



cheers
Matt

[bluewillow]

Excellent. I think A&A are much under-appreciated and/or maybe little-known ranges. I bought Carthaginians from them over 20 years ago but "found" them again in 2020. Two years later I have completed Palmyran and 3rd Century Roman armies plus some Spanish. Very nice figures! I have also just bought a Samnite army from them.  Their monthly "deals" and P&P make them very competitively priced.

Well worth a look.     

I fully agree the A & A figures make up the majority of my Sassanids and late Romans. I also have a few other bits scattered amongst my ancient armies.

cheers
Matt

[Unlucky General]

Seriously gorgeous mate.

[Codsticker]

Wonderful work! I am currently working on some levy spearmen in 15mm for my FoG Sassanids.

[bluewillow]

Seriously gorgeous mate.

Thanks Greg, been a long time in the painting queue

Cheers
Matt

[DalyDR]

Those are looking very nice.  Hope we get a look at the whole army once completed!

[bluewillow]

Yes I need to do a parade at some stage!

Cheers
Matt