The ludus of T. Capitanus Sanguinus (ARMINIUS HIC EST 12/10)

[Captain Blood]

As a note, the Bleeding rules are supposed to simulate cutting or stabbing a major blood vessel or artery. Of course every wound bleeds, but not every wound bleeds enough to hamper a gladiator. Wounds that aren't Bleeding have basically hit muscle, which can take quite a bit of stabbing and cutting.

Thanks Frank. Makes total sense when you explain it.
Maybe consider referring to it a 'blood loss' or 'major blood loss' rather than 'bleeding' per se?
Just a thought

Aha, so all those denarii did serve a purpose 

I'm blaming you James... Since you weren't there with your customary dismal dice luck, the hex must have passed onto me! Come back soon - all is forgiven

[Captain Blood]

The House of Sanguinus springs back from the surprise mauling of Maximus the Gaul, to flaunt its latest acquisition.

One bout - one stunning victory. First of many. This slave is a natural born killer.

Be afraid, all you who tread the sands of the arena.

He. Is. Coming.

The ludus of T. Capitanus Sanguinus gives you:

Arminius - Murmillo!



Coming soon to an arena near you.

And yes, he's 40mm

[Mason]

Looks like a bloody mean bastard, mate.
Nice paintjob.
 

And what exactly is occuring with that base....?
 





(You may want to check your paints, though, they seem to be cracking when they dry..... ).

[Captain Blood]

He comes with his very own 'rostra victrix' - the winner's podium. As it happens, it's exactly the same size as Bibbly's laser-cut bases, so I thought I might as well use it. Gives him a bit of height advantage too, obviously

[Ray Earle]

Arminius? More like Arnie-mus!

Look at the size of the muscles on that!! 

Nice paintwork Cap'n. 

[Mason]

Where is he from?

(And please dont say Thrace or somesuch.... ).

[Ray Earle]

Where is he from?

(And please dont say Thrace or somesuch.... ).

Grimsby?

[OSHIROmodels]

It's a prepainted plastic toy isn't it  

cheers

James

[Captain Blood]

Pure Evil Miniatures.
Shown as heroic 32mm, but he's a good 40mm tall. He's a different shape to the Battle Honours figures. Actually - notwithstanding the fantasy style muscles - he's a bit more realistically proportioned. Head the right size in relation to body etc. He's a resin figure. Came within 24 hours of ordering. Beautiful casting.

I've just got a couple of bits of detail to finish on him, and then you can see him in his pure, unadulterated form - and alongside Maximus for scale.

He is a magnificent hunk of flesh, I have to say... 

[OSHIROmodels]

He is a magnificent hunk of flesh, I have to say... 

At £6.99 he should be 

cheers

James

[Malamute]

A nice find, lovely thighs too.

[Furt]

He is a BIG man! Let's see him in the flesh proper.

The House of Sanguinus springs back from the surprise mauling of Maximus the Gaul, to flaunt its latest acquisition.

One bout - one stunning victory. First of many. This slave is a natural born killer.

Be afraid, all you who tread the sands of the arena.

He. Is. Coming.

The ludus of T. Capitanus Sanguinus gives you:

I like his intro too Richard - gotta love a bit of spin doctoring. 

I've been eying off this brute from Pure Evil, should I take BotS into the realm of fantasy, as some ogre or giant gladiator.

[Mason]

A nice find, lovely thighs too.

Only you would say that.
And you wonder why......

[OSHIROmodels]

And you wonder why......

 

[Malamute]

Only you would say that.
And you wonder why......

Anything to amuse you.

Richard, did you buy just this one, or did you pick up any of the other figures? The Myrmillo they show also looks very suitable.

I have been keeping my eye on the recent Kickstarter for Arena Rex, another fantasy Gladiator game. They have a very nice 35mm Secutor and Myrmillo in their range. It has raised its Kickstarter amount, so hope to see those in production soon.