Epic Punic Wars - A project of epic scale

[DivisMal]

Yeah, let’s swing the pendulum and give more feedback to the posts here at LAF!
As someone really tempted to buy into this set, this is really interesting for me! I’m still a bit hesitant about the very narrow battle lines, but your painting looks really great and I’m excited how the first full legion will look like!

[Ray Rivers]

Your troops like absolutely magnificoolo! 

So far, of all the Romans I have seen painted by other folks and yourself, nobody used the decals provided.

Could you give us some feedback concerning the decals?

[Mesh]

This is the epic period i'm most tempted by (well 30yw was and is fairly interesting as well I have to admit). I just can't get another project of this scale right now. So I just watch and enjoy projects like yours.
In regards of this being a different scale, I've seen quite a few youtubers suggesting the jump to 15mm proper is miniscule and not noticeable at all. My issue with mixing would be more the issue that the closed formations look different than anything else but it should work with cavalry and skirmishers.

[Chris Abbey]

Thanks everyone for your comments, it is great to get some feedback and comments.
It really motivate you to do share some more rather than thinking no one is really interested.

I have painted (actually drawn) shield designs. The reason for that was because there were not any decals in my preview / demo set. I have found a couple of good products that I will photograph in next hobby blog that I know use all the time for stripes on 28mm clothing and shields designs. These are acrylic paint pens. They make small details very quick and easy.

Two of the factors that really drew me to the epic 13.5mm range were the relative depth vs frontage which I feel is far more realistic. The footprint of our 28mm armies are normally distorted by a factor of 10 at least. It's especially a problem with 28mm cavalry where one horse needs a 50mm deep base to accommodate it. The second factor that for me wins over traditionally 15mm individual figures is that they are a lot, lot quicker and easier to paint as strips of figures, especially the Romans where you only paint the bits you can see. I know you could glue your 15mm figures on to strips to paint, but if you wanted a 120 strong Roman unit like the one in my last article you'd need to glue 120 miniatures individually onto painting bases, paint them, take them off painting bases and glue individually onto final unit bases rather than just painting 12 strips that can be handled and painted as they come.

[Ray Rivers]

I have painted (actually drawn) shield designs. The reason for that was because there were not any decals in my preview / demo set.

Okay, thanks!

I don't understand why Warlord Games splashes out by sending a bunch of folks a big box of minis but doesn't include the decals. I mean, shit, shield designs are, IMHO, really important during this time period.

Makes me wonder about the quality of the decals.

[has.been]

I am interested.
The plan is to use DBA 28mm bases but replace the 28mm figures with these Epic figure.
The Wargames Illustrated copy I got had Romans. I think I can make five DBA bases from
that one sprue. Only need seven more bases for an army.

[Chris Abbey]

That's a good idea.
I am planning to use the Epic Armies for other games as well as Hail Caesar, including Mortem et Gloriam and To the Strongest. My initial calculation is that a single Roman Division Box https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/product/hail-caesar-epic-battles-punic-wars-republican-roman-division/ has enough miniatures for a 2,500 point Pacto army for MeG.

[Chris Abbey]

Just added an entry on my hobby blog for this weeks painting.

One of the units I've painted is the Spanish cavalry from the Allied Troops Division box.




This is a photo of what I've painted so far over the last two weeks.
I like the feel of it, when a 6 x 4 is filled with these bases, I think it will give a good impression of a Punic Wars battle.

Link to my Epic Punic Wars Hobby Blog : https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/warlord-games-epic-punic-wars-week-2-painting/

[Norm]

Certainly nice once you get a momentum going.

I am quite leased how the cavalry rank up, I had always though that 20mm bases were a bit shallow for the Epic horses, but those look fine.

I noticed in Smiths (UK store) this morning, that four out of the 5 sprues were represented ……. But no elephants!

Everything I saw looked really crisp and I like that the weapons (sword and spear) though finely cast are robust.

I was surprised to see any mags still left of the shelves.

[Tactalvanic]

It is looking interesting. but oh no, not another project 

I have a month left to resist the temptation but it does look, interesting.

[Aaron]

Wow, they all look great! If I had a buyer for my painted 28s I think I'd make the switch myself. You are right, a table full of those is going to look like a proper battle!

[Chris Abbey]

Having already done them in a different scale is a problem.... I also have a Republican Army in 28mm.
When I've finished painting the Roman Division Box I will take some photos of both for comparison.

Sally 4th are taking pre-orders for all the Epic Punic War range at big pre-order discounts at the moment. https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/product-category/epic-battles-the-punic-wars//

[Norm]

That is an amazing discount on the £240 box!

[Chris Abbey]

We want to get as many people giving it a go as possible, so offering opportunity to pick up at just over 20% discount as pre-orders from: https://wargamesbuildings.co.uk/product-category/epic-battles-the-punic-wars/
Once we've shipped pre-orders at end of month, price will have to go up!

[steve501]

Bought 4 copies of WI in the end (2 Roman, 1 Celt and 1 Carthage) planning on starting painting this weekend. Decide at the weekend wether to purchase Roman box set or the full Hannibal set

Steve