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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Assyrian Chariot Pass-in-Review

With the Assyrian chariot refurbishing sub-project having been completed for a few weeks, high time for a Pass-in-Review.  Having pushed the planned nine chariot review onto a back-burner, Peter's Canaanite chariot review (see Gonsalvo's Chariot Review) prompted action on my part.

The nine, four horse chariots are all from Wargames Foundry's excellent 25mm range.  Each chariot is a massive playing piece with much heft.  Collectively, they represent a colorful and impressive force to field onto the gaming table.  When these are all deployed upon the battlefield, they will present a fearsome force to face.  

With a chariot core of nine vehicles, the new 25mm Biblical project is off to a very good start.  Having laid a solid foundation for an Assyrian Army, attention must now turn towards calling up a number of supporting units.  While many other projects are seeing their turn at the painting desk, at some point Assyrian foot and horse units must begin to find their way into the painting queue pipeline.  A large lot of Assyrian lead has found its way into The Lead Pile awaiting attention.  Until that time, I have these fine fellows to admire. 



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40 comments:

  1. DannocMarch 25, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    A very impressive force. They look magnificent. Well done and I look forward to seeing the other units as they are completed.
    My Assyrian force is coming along but i started with the other units first but have stalled on the chariots.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:10 AM

      This is a big chunk of lead, no doubt. With the contingent of chariots mustered out, I am more motivated to press on with building other units. I look forward to following your Assyrian project.

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  2. NatholeonMarch 25, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    Now those are awesome in the true sense of the word. Brilliant!

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptMarch 25, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    WoooooW! Just fantastic view!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:11 AM

      Grouped in a block for photos, they are an appealing sight!

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  4. Ed MMarch 25, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! And in 25mm no less. Those must be as impressive to view in 3d as they are in heft. Good momentum, no doubt, to carry over to the rest of the project.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:12 AM

      I agree, Ed. Most pleasing to see this block of lead fielded and ready for battle. Now, where are their supports?

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  5. AHuntMarch 25, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Brilliant! I've been hoping you would show them all together. They look amazing, especially compared to the shape they were in when you got them.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:14 AM

      Glad you like them, Aaron! Very good to have this rehab project finished. With the nine carts finished, I am more motivated to begin working on supporting units.

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  6. DartfrogMarch 25, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    They look great massed like that. The variation in the blanket colors really helps give a sense of variety. Hopefully I can have an adequate force of Egyptians to face them by year's end.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:16 AM

      Thanks, Jake! Having you field an opponent will be great fun as we build up to enough units for a game. Year-end? I will mark this commitment on my calendar. I better get busy too!

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  7. SteveMarch 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    Fantastic and scary!
    I love the Assyrian Army so I am looking forward to seeing more of them
    Cheers

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:18 AM

      Thank you, Steve! I am becoming quite fond of the Assyrians too and look forward to tackling more. A unit of foot is on the painting desk at present. Well, along with half a dozen other projects too!

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  8. PeterMarch 25, 2017 at 8:31 PM

    They look spectacular all together. You must be pleased as you have been chipping away at tidying these chariots up over a couple of months (from memory).

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:19 AM

      Peter, it is most pleasing to be viewing these nine from the finished side of the ledger! It has been a few months' work, no doubt. I plugged away on these one or two at a time in between other painting activities.

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  9. NormMarch 25, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    They do give a wonderful impression of thundering striking power, that 'heft' translates into something very visual.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 4:20 AM

      I agree with your observation. Perhaps, another interpretation of the famous "Might Makes Right" cliche?

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  10. PhilMarch 26, 2017 at 12:15 AM

    Most impressive mass effect, and each of them is a masterpiece...Simply stunning!

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  11. CyrusMarch 26, 2017 at 3:07 AM

    Superb chariots Jonathan, great to see them en masse!

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  12. fireymonkeyboyMarch 26, 2017 at 3:58 AM

    Those look great - and are rather impressive en masse!

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  13. GonsalvoMarch 26, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    Talk about a Tour de France... oh. wait, that's the other hobby! :-)
    A true Tour de Force! Most impressive, and beautiful. Honestly, the Assyrians meant them to look completely overpowering!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 26, 2017 at 6:45 AM

      Then the Assyrians accomplished their goal! A line of four horse chariots is an imposing sight.

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  14. caveadsum1471March 26, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    Great looking chariots individually, en masse they're awesome!
    Best Iain

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  15. Mad PadreMarch 26, 2017 at 4:27 PM

    Jon, this is a fantastic achievement, getting this mass of aggressive two-wheeled Assyrianness together. Congrats on sticking with it. Well worth your time. I started to giggle a bit when it struck me that, with their beards, the crew look a bit like the Elbonians from Dilbert, only more deadly.
    I am sure they will come down on their hapless foes like the proverbial wolf on the fold, to quote someone.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 27, 2017 at 6:06 AM

      Thank you, Peter! They do look like Elbonians. I wonder if that was the inspiration?

      When I am commanding the Assyrians, I hope that they can muster such proverbial power.

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  16. Mark StrachanMarch 27, 2017 at 12:40 AM

    What a sight! I have been waiting to see this, Jonathan, and the wait is worth it! Simply fabulous!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 27, 2017 at 6:11 AM

      Hi Mark, glad the wait was worth it! Now, I must begin work on supporting units.

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  17. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)March 27, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    A wonderful looking collection of chariots Jonathan!

    Christopher

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  18. timMarch 28, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Ooh, I missed these earlier - They're amazing! You could have quite the game of Faustus Furious!

    https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/210470/faustus-furius

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 28, 2017 at 3:29 PM

      Ancient Assyrian chariot racing? That would be a good way to settle old scored. Thanks for the link!

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  19. PhilotepApril 2, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Wow... speechless 8-)

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  20. Matt CrumpMay 7, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Ok bit jealous now😍

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