This represents the nameless commander of the Carthaginian right wing cavalry at Zama. The general is a converted Aventine Pyrrhic mahout, and his standard bearer Crusader, with an Aventine standard. Both horses are Foundry WotGs. Very ably painted by Nick Speller, and based by yrs. truly.
In most of the playtest games, the horse he commands and their Roman opponents have pretty well wiped each other out. The general has sometimes survived the slaughter and gone on to help lead the Carthaginian foot.
Very nice, Simon - I like the way you mix and match, plus some conversion work. It is all coming together.
ReplyDeletePaul
Thanks Paul; I hope everything is proceeding satisfactorily at your end, too!
ReplyDeletePoor guy, spent his money on impressive headgear and had nothing spared for shoes, it seems. ;-)
ReplyDeleteApart from that, nice conversion and painting.
Looking really forward to when all comes together in the big battle.
Cheers
SG
Another good choice of figures and composition!
ReplyDeletePhil
Missed this one,very nice conversion and painting.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Christopher
Thanks Christopher!
ReplyDeleteSimon,
ReplyDeleteNice arrangement and I do like the use of the Aventine Hellene as a Carthos general. Are there some Crusader figures that you feel match up better than others with the Aventines? (e.g., Spanish, Numidians, etc.)
Keith
Hi Keith,
ReplyDeleteI generally find the Crusaders smaller than the Aventines, but it depends a bit from range to range. For example, the Spanish/Cartho figures are a fairly good match sizewise with Aventine; but the Crusader Oscans seemed rather smaller. Aventines tend to have bigger helmets and feet, and are a bit more solidly built.
I find the Aventines go particularly well with the bigger Saleh/Copplestone Foundry ranges.
Cheers, Simon