A second stand of Egyptian archers musters out from the painting desk. Like the Egyptian archers before, figures are from BTD's excellent Egyptian range.
Since the Impetvs Assyrian Army list allows two Egyptian archer stands as an option in an Assyrian army, this may be all I need to augment my Assyrian army. Of course, they may see action in an Egyptian force opposing the might of Assyria.
Wearing only a kilt and light equipment, the Egyptian archers can be fielded quickly. I varied skin tones a bit but kept tones to the darker shades likely present in an Egyptian Kushite army.
Another lovely ancients stand!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteNice differences in skin tone to mix up the look and break up the uniformity of the unit.
ReplyDeleteI agree that varying the skin tones adds some interest to an otherwise minimal garb.
DeleteNice I have a half unit of these (Foundry) but every time I go to a show foundry never have any in stock I will get some soon 😀
ReplyDeleteI have not painted (nor have) any of the Foundry Egyptians. In the catalog, they look quite good.
DeleteVery nice work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteNice unit, would have done the same for the skin tones.
ReplyDeleteThank you but yours would have looked much better!
DeleteVery nicely done again, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Dean!
DeleteGreat work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAnother fine looking unit Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you! They do tend to pile up.
DeleteA great looking unit to compliment those Assyrians.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more.
Thank you, Dannoc! I few more still remain to join the Might of Assyria.
DeleteGreat looking unit Jonathan. I like the varied skintones and must try it when I get around to the Ottomans for my own projects.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark. I look forward to seeing your Ottomans. At the rate you paint, likely on parade next week, right?
DeleteNot next week. I have to travel for work and I don't think the TSA will take too kindly to me taking my paints on the plane. Actually the Ottomans will probably not appear until next year...still deciding whether I will use the Brigade Games figures or wait for the Perrys to turn their's out.
DeleteWhy not use both Perry and Brigade Games' Ottomans? Hicks' Ottoman's are terrific.
DeleteTip top stuff. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteConrad! Great to see you popping by for a visit and a comment. Much appreciated. Hopefully, you are finding time for some hobby-related activities in your busy schedule.
DeleteGreat work on these and, as a few others have noted, the skin tones looks great.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them, Lawrence!
DeleteVery nice job Jonathan, a splendid addition!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLooking good, Jon.
ReplyDeletePainting for the enemy? :-)
Thanks, Peter! "Painting for the enemy?" Of course not!
DeleteNot only is it a good looking paint job, but I think you are now painting Egyptians at a faster rate than I am. (I am assuming that was what Peter was alluding to?)
ReplyDeleteWell, my supply of Egyptians was quite small. Just enough to get a taste of painting them and field a couple of units. The archers paint quickly and your comment about Egyptian archers vs Landsknechts is well taken and understood.
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