House of Oscarus...humble beginnings. (Pontus fight, last page!)

[Elbows]

Eh I think I'm just miffed because while I like the equipment and potential of the Brigade Games stuff they're pretty underwhelming.  The Crupelarius is not very nice (painted it last night and hated it...).  Oh well.  I think I'm spoiled after doing that batch of beautiful Foundry figures I loved so much.  Still, I'll have a damn large host of gladiators when these others are finished.  I do like the two Retiarii in the latest batches - the Provocator/Secutor/Thracian/Myrmillo are not fantastic but should work.

[Elbows]

Two more recruits, this time a Crupellarius and Retiarius.





Not overly fond of this mini or the paintjob but I'll keep him fit for service.  I was pretty disappointed with the final sculpt of this model as the early work showed a full left arm, without attached shield.  The final figure has a small circular parma pushed up against the body - really not as nice as I was hoping.  I also kinda wanted to give this guy a scutum but that's nearly impossible with the shield pressed into the body so close.





A new net pansy...might meet his fate on the pontus!

And the House of Oscarus in its current form:

[Mason]

The House Oscarus has a pretty damn impressive stable of bruisers now.
 

[Elbows]

Yet more stuff...another Retiarius and a rather ugly Secutor.  Pics are dark so I may re-do them shortly.









Have some more guys drying at the moment, so more pics tomorrow.

[rumacara]

Wow...

More please.
I love these gladiators Elbows.
This last retiarius is from Brigade Games also?
An impressive miniature.

Cheers

Rui

[Elbows]

Yes, the last one is from Brigade Games, while an okay miniature it is a bit of a shame that he almost mirrors the other Retiarius identically (different shoulder guard).  Of the latest Brigade Games minis I found the Retiarii to be the best of the bunch.

My favourite gladiators are still far and away the Wargames Foundry ones (if you're willing to chop/modify/hunt down...the ones you want - and they have heaps of different sculptors so I only like a few packs).

[rumacara]

I agree with the foundry ones being the best and yes they have diferent sculps/heights and that´s sad.
Some of them dont mix well.
About Brigade Games although they are smaller i like some of them but the price/postage is prohibitive to Portugal.
I might give a try on sculping/converting something similar to this last retiarius.
I think its wonderfull and on an interesting action position.
Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Rui

[Elbows]

The last three of my gladiators (will eventually pick up some Noxii, and maybe an additional Crupellarius/Dimachaerus/Arbelas...and maybe one more Hoplomachus).

I tore down my photo set thing for gaming, so these are just handheld cell phone pics.


Myrmillo.


Provocator (I have four of these friggin' guys now...)


A Thraex.

I'm not a fan of the Myrmillo sculpt, but the Provocator was very reasonable (though he is quite slight when compared to the others).  The Thraex was the surprise of the latest Brigade sets.  Very decent miniature, and fun to paint.  I used one of my favourite paint schemes so I'm probably biased (always adored brown/beige/crimson/white...).  I really genuinely love the result on the Thraex.

My buddy is painting up his gladiators and grabbing a webcam so we plan on trying BOTS online soon!  Will post results.

[rumacara]

Wow...
Very nice indeed Elbows.
Those Brigade Games miniatures are very good.
Keep them coming.

What colours do you use to paint african skin?

Cheers

Rui

[Mason]

Very nice, sir.
Good to see some fresh meat.
 

I do love the look of your stable.
Some fine thoroughbreds in there.
 



This hella's expression puts me in mind of Rocky Balboa....

......Errrr!

[Elbows]

Yeah...it appears the Retiarius were normally quite stunning guys (because they fought without helmets)...but that fella there ain't.  

Rumacara - honestly couldn't tell ya.  I have about a dozen shades of brown Vallejo, and I've used several different ones (I think I have 5-6 black gladiators). Sorry! (and as usual it's one layer of normal paint...and dip...)  

PS: I also touched up the ugly Secutor, and touched up one of my first Thraex models from Brigade Games...it appears dip/spray don't work well with dark greys for some reason. 

[rumacara]

Elbows, thanks anyway.
I will try some vallejo model air browns on 1/72 plastic to see the effect and if i like it i will use on the gladiators.

Cheers

Rui

[Furt]

Brilliant work Elbows. The glads look great - especially the Provocator, but I understand your concern that they are a little slight compared to Foundry - which all gladiators minis should be compared.

In general I think you make them all look really good miniatures.

[Elbows]

Actually most of my Foundry guys scale well with the Brigade Games...just random BG figures are noteable smaller than others (like 25's compared to 28's).  It's slightly odd.

[Captain Blood]

They look great