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Sunday, February 28, 2021

Back to the Biblicals

After the year-end painting blitz to complete twenty Hittite units in 2020, no Biblicals have passed over the painting desk.  Well, that situation is about to change.  Lining up in the painting queue are at least a half-dozen units for my Biblical project.  Actually, the Biblical project seems to be expanding as scope creep takes hold with recent arrivals of Sumerians.  The Hittites are preparing for an expansion as more figures arrive from Newline Designs' recent January sale.  I digress.  

Today's entry is an eleven figure stand of Nubian javelinmen to add to the Kushite Egyptians.  Figures are Wargames Foundry and are nicely sculpted.  Their simple garb makes painting a snap. 
What of the half-dozen units in the painting pipeline?  Well, I see close order spearmen for both Assyrians and Hittites, one chariot each of Egyptian and Hittite, and two units of Sea Peoples.  

Other projects are seeing activity at the painting desk too including the last of the Renegade ECW infantry mustering out as, perhaps, the last infantry regiment for the project.

Later today, the rubber game in my three-game, AWI campaign with Matt.  Matt will attempt to bring his battered British back to Boston safely following its raid on Concord.  I will attempt to thwart his plans by ambushing his column on the march.  Should be fun.  

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47 comments:

  1. Michal DwarfCryptFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:09 AM

    Awesome biblical come back :)

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  2. IanKHFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:31 AM

    Very nice. I have the start of an Israelite army waiting in a box but I have no idea where to start with them.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:47 AM

      Thank you. I am sure inspiration will strike soon and you can begin!

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  3. NormFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:54 AM

    A handsome stand - hope to see your ancients forces make the table in 2021.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:47 AM

      Thanks, Norm. It would be good to see these on the table but, for now, my table is occupied.

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  4. PhilotepFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:03 AM

    Very nice Nubians - they're challenging to paint, because the animals skins are not easy to represent, but you did well on these.

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  5. tradgardmastareFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:18 AM

    Excellent they are terrific.

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  6. rrossFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:23 AM

    Lovely work as always Jon...I particularly like the way you have done the cow hide shields!

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  7. BluewillowFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:44 AM

    nice work Jon, the shields are ace!

    cheers
    Matt

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  8. Neil ScottFebruary 28, 2021 at 5:52 AM

    Superb

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  9. IndependentwargamesgroupFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:19 AM

    Well done Johnathan.

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  10. Disgruntled FusilierFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:38 AM

    Good to see more biblicals on the table!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:51 AM

      Quite a few more to muster out over the next few weeks.

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  11. DaiFebruary 28, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    I particularly like the shields on these guys. A nice contrast from their dark skins.

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  12. GonsalvoFebruary 28, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    The light colored spears also make a nice contrast. Some illustrators show Nubians with light red-brown hair, doubtless dyed or bleached, as is the practice with some modern African peoples.

    I have a bunch of Hittite and Peleset archers nearing completion, to be followed by Sea Peoples warbands and chariots, and Peleset chariots and oxcarts, with a few odd Egyptians and Assyrians added in for a minor reorganization of few units. Then there are some Libyan additions to be made as well.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 9:31 AM

      Thanks, Peter! Next time, I will add some redheads into the mix.

      You have a bunch of Biblicals coming out from your workbench too. That is good! Think of the fun we good have we were not on opposite coasts.

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    2. Steve J.February 28, 2021 at 10:40 AM

      The local red earth was put into the hair to make them seem more agressive. I've seen similar in Nigeria in traditional ceremonies. IIRC it can also help keep the hair clean.

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    3. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:34 PM

      Good tip, Steve!

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  13. Steve J.February 28, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    You've really captured the very dark skin of that part of Africa very well Jonathan, which is not easy to do.

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  14. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)February 28, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    Very nice Jonathan and kudos on the shields!

    Christopher

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  15. Matt CrumpFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:57 PM

    Nice unit and the colours as others have said are particularly fetching 👍 apparently the next game in the mini campaign was a white wash for the British, colonials just fled at the first sight of the redcoats !

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM

      Thank you! This day's battle was a much tougher fight than expected. I will be surprised if ANY British make it back to Boston to put the proper spin on the story.

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  16. Lawrence HFebruary 28, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    Lovely work and very striking Jonathan. The loin cloths work particularly well against the darker Nubian skin tones.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 28, 2021 at 4:19 PM

      Thank you. Lawrence! I agree that the animal skins provide a good contrast.

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  17. Amtmann B.March 1, 2021 at 1:41 AM

    These are looking excellent. Do you plan to write a final posting about the battle of Rivoli?

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 1, 2021 at 5:24 AM

      Thanks! Rivoli is still raging on the gaming table. When finished, I plan to write a summary of the battle.

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    2. Amtmann B.March 2, 2021 at 1:55 AM

      That sounds promising.

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  18. George AndersonMarch 1, 2021 at 5:38 AM

    Very nice Jonathan, my second ship was HMS Nubian, tribal class frigate.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 1, 2021 at 6:46 AM

      Thank you, George! You served on the HMS Nubian? Very interesting.

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  19. StewMarch 1, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    Biblical seems to be back in a big way with all those units planned. Nicely painted. And I like that several seem to be carrying more than on spear, which is exactly what a spearman would be doing. 😀

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 1, 2021 at 8:28 AM

      Glad you like the, Stew! I have BIG plans for Biblicals. Of course, there will be many diversions too!

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  20. caveadsum1471March 1, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    Great looking Nubians,project creep, you? Surely not!
    Best Iain

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  21. Aly MorrisonMarch 3, 2021 at 11:41 PM

    A lovely colourful addition to your collection Jonathan.

    All the best. Aly

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  22. ChasseurMarch 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM

    Just been catching up on your recent posts Jonathan, you are prolific!! I think this may be my favourite, these are stunning, the colour combo of lightly coloured weapons, clothing and shields against the darker skin is brilliant! :)

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 20, 2021 at 3:51 PM

      Thanks, Mark! I like these fine fellows too! I may have to order enough figures for another unit.

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