Astute readers may wonder if yet another Egyptian chariot is needed given that a HUGE Egyptian Army landed in my lap at Christmas (see: With a Friend Like This). That is a reasonable question. My answer? Well, if I have it, I might as well paint it. Right?
For unpainted BTD Egyptians, this is about it besides a few odds and ends. A number of Egyptian infantry and chariots remain in The Lead Pile from prior purchases from Newline Designs. With the acquisition of the Egyptian Army, motivation to paint them has dropped way down the list.
More Hittites will be forthcoming from the painting desk as well as Sea Peoples and Assyrians. I had planned to begin another Biblical army in 2021 with thoughts of fielding Trojans. Those thoughts have been derailed. Now, my thoughts and recent purchases suggest that Sumerians may be the order for the year. We will see.
On recent games, remote gaming is still in full swing. Matt has already reported on the AWI Ambush at Elm Brook battle and he is planning a Breed's Hill fight very soon.
For the Monday Night Gaming group (that curiously meets on Tuesday!), the last two weeks featured the Battle of Tewkesbury (see: Tewkesbury Talking Points) and a battle during the War of the Pacific (see: A Short Break in Bolivia). I may yet put my spin on these two battles but Graham provides enjoyable battle accounts available in the links above. Besides, his in-person photos are much better than my screenshots from Zoom.
I do like the Bibilical / Chariot armies. Very nice work.
ReplyDeleteRichard
Thank you, Richard!
DeleteFirst class chariot unit Jonathan, a pleasure to watch!
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup!
DeleteLovely chariot , perhaps you have answered you previous question about projects being completed when do you have enough Egyptian chariots ?You’ll need to get an enormous game on the go !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! does one EVER have enough chariots? The answer is a toughie.
DeleteLooks great. I do love the look of these sort of ancient type armies.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, Simon!
DeleteSplendid looking chariot and nice shield! Pity about the Trojans, maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain! Well, since I have a HUGE pile of Trojans, I expect to tackle them one day.
DeleteGreat again sir!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Michal!
DeleteVery nice. What rules do you use for Biblicals?
ReplyDeleteThanks! So far, only "To the Strongest!" has been tried. I would like to give the Biblical armies a run-out with Impetvs.
DeleteVery nice Jonathan and as you have them, you might as well finish them:)
ReplyDeleteExactly right, Steve!
DeleteI was looking forwards to your account of your Bolivian game. I always like to see what the players think was happening.
ReplyDeleteGraham, I am really not sure I KNEW what was happening!
DeleteQuality Johnathan as is to be expected. Your painting style drives me nuts because its so damned neat, with lovely bases. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYour are very kind, Robbie! I hold a mutual respect for your brushwork as well.
DeleteAn impressive return to the period, Jonathan! Another great looking NKE chariot with runners.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteVery nice, I love chariots and the more modern approach to basing, to having runners included, just elevates them visually.
ReplyDeleteI was going to suggest that your unpainted Egyptian chariots be used as the Canaanite chariot corps, to be used as allies ...... but on checking, the Canaanite chariot is slightly heavier, with the spokes and axle position different - so there we are.
Thank you, Norm! I am sure I will find use for more Egyptian chariots. No worries there!
DeleteNice work Jonathan. I must say the Trojans would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark! I could still change my mind or do both.
DeleteGreat job! I imagine that biblical chariots are kinda like WWII Sherman tanks....you always want more. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks, a lot, Stew! Chariots v Shermans; a new book from Osprey?
DeleteIt's another outstanding addition to your Biblical collection Jon. Hopefully you manage to get to their New Line brothers one day.....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Keith! Hopefully...
DeleteSplendid work Jonathan, always fancied a couple of biblical armies but the lure of Rome has always been to great.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil! Who says you cannot have both Roman and Biblical armies? I do!
DeleteA fine addition, and I really like the way you have done this Jonathan. Terrific work. Funnily enough, my Tuesday Night Wargaming group has been meeting on a Monday for the past four or so years.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Lawrence! That is funny about groups meeting on a different day of the week than their namesake. Why did you switch to Monday? Why did Graham's Monday night group switch to Tuesday? Enquiring minds want to know.
DeleteGreat looking Chariot stand. Have been tempted by Egyptians before but always managed to resist. Might go back to the Trojans later this year depending on how things work out.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks, Ross! Egyptians are very enticing, aren't they? I would enjoy seeing a return to your Trojans.
DeleteCan't have too many chariots, surely? (The Gaels would approve I'm almost certain.)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff sir!
Thank you! Never too many...I like the way you think.
DeleteI remember the last of these looking splendid Jonathan, but I think this one looks even 'splendiderer'! Great effects, particularly the shields.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Your are very kind, James. Thank you!
DeleteVery nice stand Jonathan! I particularly like the shading on the white tunics and loincloths bringing out the folds of the cloth. It’s not easy to do that in white.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike! The shading is due to the Minwax stain only.
DeleteA great base of figures!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray!
DeleteYour ancient units are always great. I'm still eager to see them in action. :-) Cheers,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrè! I am anxious to see them in action too.
DeleteYet another lovely addition to your collection Jonathan...
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thank you, Aly. Much apprecaited!
DeleteLooks great, Jon, and it is hard to have too many chariots! :-)
ReplyDeletesadly, the BTD Chariot era figures seem to have disappeared from their listings. Perhaps they are redoing the molds?
Thank you, Peter!
DeleteThe BTD Ancients have been out of production for nearly two years now, I think. Last I heard, they may be resculpted and reintroduced as a Kickstarter.