David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Wednesday 2 September 2020

Carthaginian Army?

 It seems I have a Carthaginian army. It came as a bit of a surprise I have to admit when I laid out everything I had painted for that side of the project ~

Unlike the Republican Romans, which bar one Agema Miniatures Tribune sculpted by Matt, are all by Aventine Miniatures the Carthaginians are sourced from several manufacturers as befits their historical predecessors. Figures are from A&A Miniatures, Wargames Foundry, Crusader, as well as Aventine Miniatures. 

This is not the end though, but it is certainly the beginning of the end for this side of the project. I'm currently working on the second unit of Hanibal's Veterans and the third arrived from Aventine Miniatures on Tuesday. Besides those I have a unit of Spanish Scutari and two warbands of Celtiberians, oh and another base of archers. After these there is the Allied legion and cavalry for the Republican Romans!

If I'm honest it's a bit daunting when you see it like that in black and white, but, "Onward!" I started, so I will finish, to coin a phrase... 

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22 comments:

  1. Phil Robinson3 September 2020 at 01:42

    All looking rather splendid there Magnus👍🙂

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    1. David3 September 2020 at 10:55

      But will they fight? That is the question!

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  2. Steve J.3 September 2020 at 01:47

    I must say they do like all arrayed for battle. Can't wait to see the opposition.

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    1. David3 September 2020 at 10:56

      They featured weeks ago SteveJ, did you miss them?

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  3. Colin Ashton3 September 2020 at 04:36

    I do like Carthaginians.

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  4. Aly Morrison3 September 2020 at 04:47

    Wow...
    They have certainly snuck up on you...
    Now you know how the Romans felt...😁

    All the best. Aly

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  5. BigRedBat3 September 2020 at 05:30

    Very nice!

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  6. DeanM3 September 2020 at 06:41

    Beautiful army arrayed, David!

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  7. Independentwargamesgroup3 September 2020 at 11:58

    They are certainly coming along David. Just a few Celts, more Numidian cavalry and perhaps a few Italian allies perchance.

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    1. David3 September 2020 at 13:45

      I mentioned the unpainted part of the army in the text. I'm plodding steadily on is the best I can say at present.

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  8. caveadsum14713 September 2020 at 13:13

    Splendid looking Carthaginian army!
    Best Iain

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  9. Gonsalvo3 September 2020 at 17:17

    I fine start to a favorite army of mine as well!

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  10. George Anderson6 September 2020 at 02:18

    Lovely army David.

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    1. David6 September 2020 at 10:48

      Thanks George, but more a force than an army. Several units to paint still.

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  11. Matt Crump7 September 2020 at 11:34

    Splendid looking army David you are making really quick progress 👍

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    1. David7 September 2020 at 23:54

      Thanks Matt, though I have to say it seems slow of late.

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