Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Assyrian Wars - Scythian/Cimmerian Horse Archers

No surprise out from the painting desk today.  Nope.  More work on the Assyrian Wars project.  This time, the Assyrian Army receives recruits of the light cavalry variety.  Figures are Wargames Foundry.
Joining the swelling ranks of Assyrians, two light cavalry or 'CL' in Impetvs parlance take their place in the battle line.
Positioned on the base in a swirling motion gives the effect of the light horse archers harassing their foe by keeping a steady rain of arrows upon the enemy.  As each warrior unleashes his arrow he rotates back to reload before returning for another round.

 Still more Assyrians in the queue including two more heavy chariots mustering out after the refit to a large base and additional of infantry supports.
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  1. NatholeonSeptember 19, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    The running around in circles looks really good.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM

      Thanks! It will add some variation to the look of a battle.

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  2. CalibanSeptember 19, 2017 at 1:16 AM

    Very nice, and a good addition to the forces.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM

      Thank you! EVERY unit painted is a GOOD addition, right?

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 19, 2017 at 3:10 AM

    What a great running idea! Looking great Jonathan!

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  4. PhilSeptember 19, 2017 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful additions!

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  5. Mark StrachanSeptember 19, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    I like the swirling idea, Jonathan.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2017 at 11:51 AM

      Me too! I did the same for another army. I think it was the Reconquista project with light bowmen.

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  6. caveadsum1471September 19, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    Nice painting and ace basing! They look great!
    Best Iain

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM

      Thank you, Iain! The circling archers lends a bit more interest to the base, I think.

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  7. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 19, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Very nice looking cavalry Jonathan!

    Christopher

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  8. DartfrogSeptember 19, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Very cool. I like the dynamic posing.

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  9. GonsalvoSeptember 21, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    I agree; Lovely and dynamic!
    I think your Assyrians are threatening to outnumber mine. You do realize that cannot be allowed.....

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    1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks!

      I wonder if I am approaching the size of your Assyrian Army? Three more units plus the rebasing of four chariots is still in the works. After those, I may shift gears to another project or maybe not.

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  10. timSeptember 23, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    The swirling effect works beautifully.

    I have a pile of skythians to someday paint I may have to steal this idea (though it might be tricky to pull off on a smaller base...).

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