Evolution of the Roman centurion (pic heavy!)

[oxiana]

What a great project.

Superb paintjobs too – definitely worth clicking through to the blog to see more.

 

[Mapleleaf]

First thank you for sharing. As others have pointed out it is a great idea for a project. Your painting is excellent and a real inspiration. I can see myself doing something similar say for Medieval knights or representatives of a  specific regiment over the years.

Second I just had a look at the new MAA Osprey Book #470  Roman Centurions 751-31BC and liked it.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Again, thanks for your overwhelming comments.

Bugsda, glad to be of service. Honestly, I have no use for most Roman miniatures (wargaming in this era doesn't appeal to me that much). But painting some up just for fun worked incredibly well. No pressure like with an army sized project, me thinks.

Mapleleaf, this volume was released just after I had finished the last centurion, and I bought it immediately. Unfortunately, I didn't like it. There is a more extensive reasoning on my blog.

[Chief Lackey Rich]

Very nice work.  Love to see something similar for the way China's troops changed over the millenia - although their looks mightn't show off as much of an evolutionary pattern to the equipment.

I'm reminded of an old crony of mine who did all the old models of the Mk 1-8(?) Space Marine armors up in Ultramarine color schemes as a 40K "history" diorama.  Fictional, but still had a bit of the "museum showcase display" feel to it.

[delta6ct]

Those are really neat and what a great idea. 

Mike

[valleyboy]

fantastic idea
well done

[Mapleleaf]

Hi Mad Dog

Agree with your review on your blog which is very interesting

   Ted

[darthfozzywig]

Really nice!

[bandit86]

fantastic post  Great PJs
How about this.
20000ad

[Mad Doc Morris]

fantastic post  Great PJs
How about this.
20000ad

Actually, I thought about adding something like this:



 

[joroas]

Beary funny........... 

[Phil Robinson]

Beary funny........... 

Don't start, I couldn't bear it and will no doubt make me grizzly.

Back on topic, really like the centurions, very gritty and believeable.