Having worked on churning out one Celtic unit per month, on average, in 2019 and with the stash of Celtic figures exhausted, time for a parade.
Figures are a mix of Crusader Miniatures, Black Tree Design, and 1st Corps. There might even be some Renegade figures lurking about too. A few chariots from Newline Designs are on the way but beyond that, The Lead Pile is now devoid of Celts.
Totals for this sub-project thus far are:
- 162 foot in 12 warbands
- 2 chariots
- 28 cavalry
Looking at the size of this force, I think the Battle of Telamon is now finally attainable.
With the SYW battle of Kunersdorf in work on the gaming table, recreating Telamon must wait until Kunersdorf clears the deck. That could be months away. When I am ready, the Celts will be too.
An impressive array of Celts all looking very menacing.
ReplyDeleteA horde like this ought to look menacing, right?
DeleteThanks, Peter!
Fantastic army Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Michal!
DeleteSimply spectacular Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind, Steve!
DeleteGreat looking mass of Celtic fury!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Glad you like them! They are much more imposing in person.
DeleteSplendid toys Jonathan...
ReplyDeleteDo Celts parade?
Maybe is more of a demonstration... or possibly a flaunting... ;-)
All the best. Aly
Thanks, Aly!
DeleteYou make a good point! A demonstration or an exercise in looting and pillaging is more the order of the day?
They look great ranked up and quite a heft of lead too :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm! This is a heavy lot, for sure. This group fills three storage boxes and when stacked one upon the other, they do have quite a heft.
DeleteGreat collection of warriors.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when the lead pile is diminished.
Thank you, Paul!
DeleteMy predicament is that exhausting the Celtic stockpile makes up only a very small portion of The Lead Pile. I keep at it, though!
What a sight! I look forward to their performance on the battlefield 8)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it! I await their battlefield performance too.
DeleteAn impressive array, indeed! The opening photo is arresting: your brushwork and basing really come through.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ed! The opening photo grabbed me too. Colorful chaos!
Delete" The Lead Pile is now devoid of Celts. "
ReplyDeleteUh-Oh! What are you going to do now!!!
Probably buy more...
DeleteVery nice a formidable force, pity my 12th Legion cannot meet them.
ReplyDeletePity, for sure. You are welcome to bring your Legion along for a visit!
DeleteUtterly impressive! Love those chariots especially, though it must have been quite a balancing feat to ride them!
ReplyDeleteThese chariots are great! Having been raised around horses, you must know that I attempted this stunt more than once as a lad. Very difficult, indeed!
DeleteVery impressive army, Jonathan. Congrats on it! The Romans force will be overcome :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry!
Deletea good looking force just happens I prepped some Galatian types the other day
ReplyDeleteThanks! I look forward to seeing your Galatians. Also expecting to see your report from your recent British Museum visit.
DeleteI knew these had been coming off the production line at a steady rate, but that is seriously impressive. Terrific work, and there's not many of us who can say they don't have any Celts in the lead pile. I'm very much looking forward to your staging of Telamon after Kunersdorf.
ReplyDeleteWhen units come off the production line at a steady rate and then put into storage, it is easy to forget how quickly armies can be mustered. Getting the armies out on the table for a pass in review is a therapeutic exercise to recall what has been accomplished. I look forward to getting these troops on the table as well.
DeleteFantastic! Nice to see the result of all that painting on the table at once. It’s an impressive force and a nice collection. 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stew! Seeing a collection on parade is very helpful in seeing the painting discipline at work.
DeleteA most intimidating Conglomeration of Cruel Celts.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed at how you generated so many painted figures with such a high degree of individuality. I am currently painting ACW Confederates and I have to strive to think how to make them look irregular, using a palette of clothing colours. Harder to do than troops all in the same uniform. Well done.
Nice alliteration, padre!
DeleteCelts are not as fast to paint as uniform troops, as you say. Tackling only a dozen at a time for each unit is not so bad. though. I grab a few colors and then apply the same color to different parts to give a semi-random effect. Painting motley Confederates is an equally challenging task.
Thank you!
Impressive array of angry Celts Jonathan !!
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When under my command, I hope they cut through the Roman lines like a hot knife through butter.
DeleteAha! What a grand sight! Really like these. But who will be facing them? Romans no doubt?
ReplyDeleteYou've obviously outdone yourself here. Bravo.
Glad you like the look of the masses! They will be facing Romans, for sure. Can the Celts triumph? We will see.
DeleteThanks for your encouragement!
Excellent horde Jonathan, I find doing irregulars so much more challenging than uniformed troops, have to keep thinking about what variation to do next! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks and I agree re painting irregulars. Too many decisions.
DeleteWhat a sight, Jonathan! Surely to put fear into any enemy facing them.
ReplyDeleteI hope this mob puts fear into the enemy at least when I am in command!
DeleteGreat work Jonathan - very inspirational. I'm looking to churn out about the same number of Celts myself next year, so pleased to see it can be done, and still not skimp on the painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nathan! I look forward to following your Celt project in the new year.
DeleteA very impressive Celtic horde, Jon. I especially like the first shot!
ReplyDeleteThe horde reached these numbers somewhat unexpectedly. Glad you like the display!
DeleteAn impressive array sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat a great warband! Great to see a project come together!
ReplyDeleteThese guys did not come together as fast as your projects but they are ready for battle, nonetheless. Thanks!
DeleteThese masses are really looking impressive. I'm thinking about the importance to have some Gauls for my Roman army (2nd century BC).
ReplyDeleteThanks! You ought to add some Gauls to your project. You will be glad you did.
DeleteThey look so fierce and so beautiful! May be undisciplined as well...
ReplyDeleteThey do look fierce and undisciplined.
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