For last month's Raphia game, I found myself in the unusual position of having a commanding general too many. I never got around to posting the "finished" shots...
The first Ptolemy IV, below, is from Polemarch, kindly donated by Jim Clarke, who commissioned the range. I put him on a Foundry horse, asked Nick to paint him, and gave him a couple of Polemarch aides (painted by Raglan), an Aventine Standard and a Salute-giveaway Punic military advisor (very kindly donated by Jeffski off the WD3 forum). I named this Ptolemy the Effete Youth.
I also wanted a Ptolemy with more military bearing; after all he did lead the bodyguard cavalry, in the battle. The Dashing Commander below is an Aventine, with a Polemarch standard-bearer, again both on Foundry horses and painted by Nick Speller. The eagle symbol was used by the Ptolemies.
On the day of the game, I went with the Effete Youth, over the Dashing Commander. The rest, as they say, was history...
7 comments:
Good grief. You must have an enormous collection by now! A Group shot is called for ..Isn´t there "big army " day soon??
Nice collaborative work on these. Best, Dean
I'm with Paul. Pics from the game were great, but we want more money shots.
They both look good Simon. I am actually going to have to paint up one of my PM armies eventually!
Jim
Excellent commanders Simon! I prefer the dashing commander with the eagle and thunderbolt symbol.
Thanks chaps! There's a place for both.
Paul, yes a parade would be fun!
Simon
You get my vote for a parade.
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