To assuage the boredom generated by painting the second Celtiberian warband figures from Crusader Miniatures - largely caused by their mail armour combined with limited and uninspiring poses - I've also been putting paint on three Aventine Miniatures figures from the Northern Italian Hill Tribes command pack. They are close enough for me to proxy as Celtiberian figures and will make a fine command base for my Spanish contingent of the Carthaginian army. They will also allow me to field a small Spanish army fighting against the Republican Romans if a quick game is needed.
The base is a 50mm round base from Warbases as ever and the shield transfers are from LBM. Painting these has made me regret buying the Crusader Miniatures Celtiberian infantry figures in preference to the Aventine Miniatures Galatians. Wonderful thing hindsight, just ask any passing politician...
Super command base that will suitably inspire the troops towards a victory. Hindsight, pity you can't bottle it really.
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope you are right on the prediction Phil.
DeleteWow! Your command stand is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat's very kind of you Jonathan, thank you.
DeleteLovely looking base David , they are massive horns on his helmet. Interesting thoughts on the crusader miniatures vs the aventines !
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt. Yes, the helmet is a bit OTT isn't it.
DeleteHe must have a strong neck and he needs to duck near any trees !
DeleteA general shouldn't duck Matt!😉
DeleteSplendid David...
ReplyDeleteAventine do make some nice command figures...
All the best. Aly
Very kind Aly, thank you. Aventine make some lovely figures full stop.
DeleteSimply stunning work there David!
ReplyDeleteVery kind words there SteveJ, thank you.
DeleteVery nice command stand indeed David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you for the endorsement Christopher.
DeleteA lovely piece David. I especially like the 'standard' cracking figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robbie! It was a fun piece to work on.
DeleteBrilliant David. Now *that* is what I call a helmet!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you James, you are most kind.
Delete"....or are you just pleased to see me?" Yep, some helmet. Also a nice command group.
ReplyDeleteIt's a grand sculpt, it just loved the paint and was no effort really.
DeleteWow, that's quite a comand base (and helmet).
ReplyDeleteIn Medicine, we refer to hindsight like that as the "20/20 retrospectoscope"! :-)
Yes, I can see that being applicable to many a situation... Glad you approve the helmet, and to think I almost cut the horn off!
DeleteFantastic looking command group!
ReplyDeleteVery kind, thanks.
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