This blog post is really as much for me as for my interested followers or any casual visitors. The four birds' eye view photos show where I'm at right now with the Age of Arthur project and gives me an idea of what else I could realistically add, given that four 4L RUBs is at the very limit of current available storage space here in GHQ! So, let's all have a closer look and think about the possible additions, starting with the Arthurians {or more properly the Post-Romans} ~
In their second 4L RUB there are: four bases of Commanipulares; a Command Stand for a Cavalry Division; and the Army Command base. I do need to add some ARCHERS to the army, and could still clearly add both infantry and mounted figures in the space available! Some careful thought needed there then.
Turning next to the Early Saxons ~
I shall have to see where the spirit takes me in the coming weeks and months. Finding sources for figures from different companies strikes me as somewhat easier for the Post-Romans than for the Early Saxons from my initial web browsing. For the former I could use Footsore, Crusader/Artizan {from North Star} and Gripping Beast alongside 1st Corps. For the Early Saxons figures from Footsore and New Line Designs would add in different figures for variety there. More on all of this as and when, subject to the state of my mojo as usual...
You certainly have good basis for small games now or bigger if you treat each base or two has a unit.
ReplyDeleteTime will tell on both counts Phil!
Delete4L RUBs whatever next! Someone could make a killing if they produced a ruleset with base sizes that snuggly fit RUBs.
ReplyDeleteBeen there, done that...not!
DeleteLooks like plenty of space to add what ever you wished. Saxons look like they could do with a few more solid warbands.
ReplyDeleteJonathan's comment is an interesting idea. Sadly, I expect container sizes differ on both sides of the big pond making that a harder challenge.
We shall see where we go as the mood takes me.
DeleteGreat collection and room for plenty more too!
ReplyDeleteWe will see where we are going after I complete the Warband of Young Warriors and then the Hearthguard.
DeleteA very good way of looking at what you could realistically add to these two forces David:). I know with some of my forces now in IKEA drawers, it has helped me to focus on what I have and in all honesty, what else might I need to add alongside could I actually store them. A worthwhile exercise for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhere it will all fit of course influences my choices going forward.
DeleteI think I would be tempted to add some Goth cavalry to the Saxon boxes [the right figures will fit, it's things like mounted standard bearers that may prove too tall].
ReplyDeleteIf you went that way you could add a stand or two of Huns to the Romans. If you want to resist the Continental you could have some Irish mercenaries for some variety and mayhem.
Stephen
Interesting ideas to consider Stephen. I already have several stands of Early Welsh which could pad out the Post Romans if needed. I could loan Phil's Goths for bigger games.
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