These are the usual mix of four different poses available in the Xyston packs of eight figures each:
As with the Numidian cavalry, I kept the colours fairly simple and gave them a mix of animal-hide shields:
I also managed to complete eight elements of bow-armed light infantry, and another eight of slingers:
I found these a little more interesting to paint, mainly because they were at least carrying some equipment in the form of a quiver for the bowmen and a bag of projectiles for the sling-armed figures:
I have also managed to complete a few elements of baggage train which I am just finalising at the moment, and hope to have up in a few days' time.
You are a master of understatement! Thirty-five elements is a “fair bit of progress?” Ha! That sounds like significant work to me. Great job on your Numidians!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. I have actually nearly finished this small project, with only some Roman-trained infantry and a handful of elements to go now.
DeleteGreat work Lawrence, as Jonathan says, your painting output is always very impressive, almost up there with our friend 1866 Mark!
ReplyDeleteThey came out we, Lawrence, Granted they are relatively easy to paint, still I make that 96 figures, which is quite a notable output!
DeleteThanks Keith. Since they are only 15mm however I would not dare compare my output with that of Mr Strachan's!
DeleteCheers Peter. I am quite pleased with the rate of progress on this one I have to say. The weather here has been unseasonably cooler than usual, which has also been a great help.
DeleteWhat an impressive and most beautiful collection of skirmishers...COngrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, much appreciated.
DeleteWell done Lawrence, but what is that odd term...”nearly finished”...suchf an odd concept!
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is an illusory concept Mark, in this case borne out of a desire never to paint another Numidian again after I have finished this lot.
DeleteGreat looking mob of skirmishers!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, much appreciated.
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