Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Middle Roman Syndrome


I mean, I just love this A&A range, but they take so long to paint!  Twice as long as an EIR.  It's the pteurges, and the edges around the armour.  Look good though... but will I ever complete an army of them?

A quick WIP shot of the A&A Middle Imperials that have been on my painting tray for around a month; ready to base.  I painted half, the rest (the better ones!) came from a lucky eBay purchase from the US.  Various command figures are coming on, in the background.  Watch this space...
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15 comments:

  1. Paul´s Bods26 October 2011 at 18:26

    A whole army of them? Why not :-D
    It depends on the size of the army
    Cheers
    paul

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  2. BigRedBat26 October 2011 at 18:37

    I'd want 300 or so; Paul; only have 50, so far. Big gap... but I'm getting interested in the period.

    Simon

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  3. DeanM26 October 2011 at 20:54

    Nice; love that wiered cowl they have. Seen it in period illustrations too. Best, Dean

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  4. peter26 October 2011 at 21:05

    Looks very nice to me! And 300 of them will be very impressive!

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.com/

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  5. BigRedBat26 October 2011 at 21:17

    Hi Dean, the cowl is surreal, isn't it? Always struck me as a bit doubtful... as far as I know this fresco is the only evidence for them:-

    http://faculty.maxwell.syr.edu/gaddis/hst354/apr17/Clibanarii.jpg

    Pretty, though.

    Peter, I'm still 251 short of 300!

    Cheers,

    Simon

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  6. saxon dog27 October 2011 at 01:36

    Just 300 Simon? Your slacking! :)

    Great stuff... as ever!
    David

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  7. Guidowg27 October 2011 at 01:44

    My god man, where do you ever find the time nad its not as though you slap the paint on either as they look brilliant.
    I do like these figures..........maybe I'll just watch your army grow and dream a while.
    Cheers.

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  8. BigRedBat27 October 2011 at 09:04

    Thanks all!

    In the BigRedBatCave, anything less than 300, is skirmish! ;-)

    Simon

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  9. Rodger27 October 2011 at 10:17

    These guys look fantastic Simon. 300 would be very impressive.

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  10. Paul´s Bods27 October 2011 at 21:10

    300...ooh!!! that would look hyper impressive. I´m afraid you will have to crack on and get the other 251 done now :-D And some cataphracts as well...I´ve got a pic of legs looking like these by McBride,,the battle of resiana 243 AD...excellent!!
    Cheers
    paul

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  11. BigRedBat27 October 2011 at 21:17

    Hi Paul, it will take me yonks to paint up 300, as they aren't a high priority. But I'll try to fit in a unit every month or so. Next will be a unit of Auxilia.

    Cheers, Simon

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  12. Paul´s Bods28 October 2011 at 21:35

    Yonks?..ok..251 to go...paint.. say..4 a day..that´s 62 days..roughly 2 months..and if you count weekends as 8 a day....about 6 weeks or less..;-D

    Cheers
    paul

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  13. BigRedBat28 October 2011 at 22:56

    These boys are tough to paint, Paul, and I've got other fish to fry! Will be a slow burner.

    Cheers, Simon

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  14. Unknown6 December 2012 at 15:21

    They look great! You are an inspiration.

    Take care,
    Ed
    http://cwoclark82.blogspot.com/

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  15. BigRedBat6 December 2012 at 15:29

    Thanks Ed! Nice work, yourself.

    Simon

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