First up the artillery. I'm really happy with the scorpion boxed set. Although I am envious of the nice wicker ammunition baskets that come in the metal scorpion set.
I haven't done anything with the sudes though, I'm saving those to do some sections of entrenchments. I think an entire sprue of sudes would be a popular accessory. Every Roman army needs a marching camp.
Next, Cohors I Gallia Victrix.
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These figures are very animated. Almost too animated. I found it very hard to rank them up on a 40x40mm base. The auxiliary thrusting forward with his spear is the biggest troublemaker. The figure stabbing overhand and the figure with the spear tucked underarm are the easiest figures to fit. I suppose if I were better with the greenstuff I could modify the pose to make the spacing tighter. For anyone using adaptations of Lord of the Rings or some other rules using 25mm circular bases these figures will be just fine.
You will notice that I've put my signifer and tubicen in the back rank, which is where they ought to be, safely out of harms way. The Optio is off on the left flank where he can keep people in line (although I think historically he should be bringing up the rear). My other criticism is that the transfer sheet doesn't have a circular transfer for the signifer. I had to cut a wreath from the center of one of the extra transfers on the sheet. But making the transfers clear so you can put the design over your choice of background colour is a nice way to save on some production costs.
Finally a group shot:
Hail Caesar! This is a really great looking unit, that would be a proud addition to any Roman army.
ReplyDeleteThanks. There's a lot of nice Roman armies out there to draw inspiration from. I just hope they live up to their 'Victrix' title! :^D
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteAn impressive looking cohort, I like the look of the command stand, especially the signifer.
ReplyDeleteI love the flock you've used, what is it and where can I get some??
Thanks Ray. My flocking is a mix of a couple of shades and textures of Woodland Scenics, plus some dry lichen chopped up, the contents of a couple of tea bags and this wierd ground scatter my mother got me about 35 years ago which is dyed saw dust and it's got reds, yellows and oranges in it. Helps give a forest floor or natural meadow feel instead of having them standing on a golf course. Someday I'll splash out for those flash 'Silfor tufts' all the cool kids are using.
ReplyDeleteDamn!! That's not quite the answer I'd hoped for. ;0)
ReplyDeleteSorry old boy. But the Woodland Scenics and the dried lichen (which are the major ingredients) should be easy enough to find. I think the dried lichen/reindeer moss will be in the flower arranging section of your local big box craft store.
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