Sumerian Reinforcements Two Ways

With another three-game week in the books (two remote and one F2F), concentrated painting sessions were hard to come by.  I did manage to push out a twelve-figure unit of Sumerian spear.  These figures are Wargames Foundry.  I think there are enough of these figures in The Lead Pile to make two more spear units.

The front rank of spearmen carry the large shield with little else for protection.  the second rank don the heavy cloak.  Great figures.  Sticking with this project, three battle carts and support are in work.  Yes, I know I ought to be working on SYW French to stick to plan but progress is being made on that front too.

In the mailbox this week appeared a package from Newline Designs.  Of course, I could not pass up the annual sale.  Perhaps a second order may be in the works before the offer expires?  Perhaps.  I could use more Sumerian battle carts, I think.  Time is running out.  

The contents of this order were a mix of Hittite and Sumerian foot.  Many of the figures were archers to boost the missile arm of these two armies.  With an arrival of new figures, the temptation to push some figures into the painting queue straight away was too great.  Cleaning up the first batch of Sumerian archers in preparation for primering, I noticed a bit more flash on these figures than in previous orders.  A curiosity to note and something to keep an eye on. 

On the gaming front, it is time to move on from the recent run of Feudal Japan battles.  Finally, the table has been cleared of hex terrain and Feudal Japanese.  In their place is the makings for a new battle.

Any guesses?