One more stand of Assyrian archers rolls off the painting desk. This time a mix of Wargames Foundry Neo-Hittite bowmen. By my count, this stand of nine figures makes the seventh, Assyrian Impetvs 'T' BMU to join the project. The Assyrian army is a bow-heavy force. Mine is no exception. Still a few units' worth of archers remain in The Lead Pile.
Speaking of figures remaining in The Lead Pile, my figure purchases showed great restraint through the first half of 2017. The same cannot be claimed lately. I seem to have fallen off the wagon in late summer. Pent up demand and all that. Several shipments of reinforcements have arrived and stock levels have been rising for some projects. At least another new project has not slipped into either project plans or the painting queue. Unless, of course, several battalions of Spanish Napoleonics count.
On the gaming table (it is really a mess!) is a second refight of Fox Gap and the early stages of setting up the next group game. More details on both these activities to follow. For now, back to the workbench.
Finally, Newline Designs has begun its annual Christmas sale in which all ranges are discounted 25%. This is the best opportunity to add some of these fine figures into existing projects or start a new one. I will be adding a few items to my Shopping Cart, no doubt. For the boardgamer, MMP is holding its annual Veterans Day/Black Friday sale Nov 9-13. Unfortunately, the game I hoped would be offered on discount is not.
More but still great looking!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI had reason to look closely at the 18mm SYW Eureka miniatures the other day, and have to say I liked what I saw. Not something that I've considered before, but I might just dabble in 2018 as I've already got the Osprey 7YW rules book to hand.
ReplyDeleteEureka are my favorite for the Prussian and Austrian armies. Most of my collection is composed of these figures. Some Blue Moon and Freikorp also see service. Order a few and see what you think of them.
DeleteAs for Eureka SYW Russians, I don't much care for the infantry.
I'll have a look at what blister unit packs there is on the trade stand when next I'm working a show, and might just pick up one to have a play around with.
DeleteThough I'll be stood across the aisle from Pendraken Miniatures, so I might just pick up some 10mm ACW at the same venue.
Good to see you mixing it up Jonathan...aircraft, Napoleonic and now ancients...I like the mix of poses too.
ReplyDeleteI am a little mixed up, Mark!
DeleteGreat stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe new line sale is a time of constant danger though. We must be strong.
Thanks, Conrad!
DeleteOne man's "constant danger" is another man's "fleeting opportunity!"
Very tempting, what a splendid Assyrian addition!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI recall fighting an Assyrian army back in WRG 6th or 7th edition days; it was a tough army. I haven't looked at it for Impetus.
ReplyDeleteI do like the big base of figures, looks great.
While I have yet to give them a run-out under Impetvs, I think it will be a tough army to crack.
DeleteThanks for the basing comment!
Great, varied looking archers , you must have enough for two sides by now! Not sure newline sale is good news, I've got rather a large lead mountain and fresh temptation is all I need!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Much appreciated, Iain! If the clash was to be contained to civil strife, I believe enough stands could be called to duty to fill out both sides.
DeleteSales are always good news but we must work in moderation...
Nice additions to your Assyrian army, Jonathan. BTW, did only the roYale guard use shield bearers for their archers? I just have that image stuck in my mind from the Lachish relief.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean! As for the reliefs, I cannot answer that as I cannot seem to pull up an image of archers with shield bearers. I have seem images of siege archers being protected by a separate shield bearer with a huge mantlet.
DeleteYou know how to make my day - another post of Assyrians. excellent brushwork.
ReplyDeleteGlad to make your day, Dannoc!
DeleteMore nicely done figures, I’ll check out the Newline sale 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! Having only recently come to Newline, I am enjoying them very much. A unit of Judean infantry is on the painting desk now.
DeleteYes indeed more and you can keep them coming as they are nice!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Christopher, you are very kind.
DeleteBarefoot Neo-Hittite bowmen - a nice variation on the theme. I looked at the Newline sale and decided that I really don't need more figures right now.... but I have another 6 weeks or so to change my mind! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, plenty of time to change your mind, Peter!
DeleteThe Napoleonic Spanish definitely do NOT count as a new project; they are merely add-ons to an existing one.
ReplyDeleteThat's official, by the way! :-)
Noted!
DeleteThe Three Armies Spanish are really quite nice. Included in my package were samples of Austrian foot in shako. Some of the best Austrians I have seen.
Great work as usual. I'm very much enjoying Peter's Spanish, and can't wait to see yours.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to be spoiled for choice when it comes to Spanish now, with the Perrys about to release several new packs as well.
Lawrence, thanks for the kind comment on the Assyrians.
DeleteNot sure when my first battalion of Spanish will make it into the painting queue but the figures are tempting me.
Besides the Three Armies and your mention of Perry Spanish, Brigade Games makes a fine range of Spanish sculpted by Paul Hicks. I have one of the Hicks' figures; the rotund Spanish officer.
Great stuff
ReplyDeleteGrazie!
DeleteAnother fine addition to the force. Like you, I have fallen off the bandwagon. Fortunately, it includes my desperately needed cavalry and chariot reinforcements to face off against your swarming horde of Assyrians.
ReplyDeleteAdding troops to your Egyptian project is not falling off the bandwagon!
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