A slow but steady stream of Celts continues to emerge from the painting desk. The recent painting process seems to include a Celtic/Gallic warband for every four or five other units painted. This measured pace will not allow fielding of a Celtic force quickly but it does keep units working through the painting queue. Figures are from Black Tree Design.
Only a dozen BTD Celts remain in The Lead Pile; just enough to field one more warband. After the BTD supply is exhausted, attention can turn towards a large box containing a number of packs of Crusader Celts I picked up from a recent clearance at North Star Miniatures. My long range intention is to muster enough Celts to refight the Battle of Telamon. With each recent issue of Slingshot containing a report or two from the 2019 Battle Day featuring Telamon, my interest in refighting this battle increases. Given my preoccupation to mustering out units of Celts, the Roman contingent has been neglected. Soon, I must assess my capability of fielding the Romans for this battle. With luck, enough Romans have already been called up that no additional units need thrown into the painting queue. In other news, I received an email from Chris at Sash & Saber saying my 28mm FIW Kickstarter shipped yesterday. Looking forward to seeing the figures and buildings in a few days.
Great looking figures Jonathon. I very much like the Black Tree Designs Celts and you have done a marvelous job painting and basing them. Can I ask please what the small raised bit of wood is for at the back of the base? Is it for unit identification or similar?
The Celts cannot be painted in production-line fashion as can more regimented armies. Still, fun to tackle, occasionally. Thank you for your supportive comments!
That is a tongue twister, Peter! The BTD Celts are full of character, for sure. I need to assess the status of my Romans. The Celts are piling up quickly although a lot are needed.
More great looking Celtic warriors Jonathan - those BTD figures really are very nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The BTD figures are a great pleasure to paint.
DeleteGreat looking figures Jonathon. I very much like the Black Tree Designs Celts and you have done a marvelous job painting and basing them. Can I ask please what the small raised bit of wood is for at the back of the base? Is it for unit identification or similar?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carlo! The raised tab on the trailing edge is exactly as you guess. It is a spot on which to affix a label with unit stats.
DeleteSplendid looking units with very animated figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peter!
DeleteAnother really, really nice unit Jonathan:).
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Steve!
DeleteGood pace, Jonathan! And great warband, as usual :)
ReplyDeleteYou are most kind, Dmitry!
DeleteGreat work
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marco!
DeleteLovely stuff as usual JF, what rules will you be using with these?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Planned rules are Impetvs and To The Strongest.
DeleteA nice balance of animation within the stand, plus lovely work on the shields.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Norm! The shield designs are not nearly as nice and complex as transfers but for me, good enough for free hand suggestions.
DeleteGreat painting and basing, and lovely color scheme Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteGreat work on the celti-gauls. Like the plaids
ReplyDeleteYou are most kind, Paul!
DeleteA great looking band of barbarians. Excellent paint job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sir!
DeleteJonathan you always seem to be able to produce top quality figures with really neat [as in neat] bases, well done.
ReplyDeleteRobbie, you are very kind! Thank you!
DeleteI’m sure with your painting output you’ll soon be able to field the OOB for the battle. All things in time. Great job. 😀
ReplyDeleteI am sure you are right. Until then, I have plenty to keep me busy. Thanks for your comment and support!
DeleteGreat looking warband, well painted and based to your consistently high standard Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thank you, Ross!
DeleteLovely work as usual Jonathan. They have a nice 'crisp' look about them which I very much like.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
Deletestunning painting and miniatures!
ReplyDeleteVery much appreciated, Phil!
DeleteLovely looking Celts, nice shields, animated chaps!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteGreat variety and still adding all the detail, impressive!
ReplyDeleteThe Celts cannot be painted in production-line fashion as can more regimented armies. Still, fun to tackle, occasionally. Thank you for your supportive comments!
DeleteWhat are Celts without Romans? 😀
ReplyDeleteBtw, that’s a great lookng unit!
Thanks, Mike! I have Romans but enough?
DeleteRoman commander's dispatch to Rome: "Send more Legions as soon as possible; we are being pelted with svelte Celts!"
ReplyDeleteGreat character in these, Jon!
That is a tongue twister, Peter! The BTD Celts are full of character, for sure. I need to assess the status of my Romans. The Celts are piling up quickly although a lot are needed.
DeleteGreat looking unit Jonathan. Those red, whilte and pale blue shield combinations really make the figures pop.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark!
DeleteGreat looking troops Jonathan, love the shields.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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