28mm Romans

[Vulpine]

So, just started a very large progect.

I'm doing a very large army of Romans. Got a very good deal on some older Peri minatures Romans. Missing bases (that pedraken has provided) and shields (Ordered from Warlord) in order to sort them out.

I also requested Leon at Pendraken to custom make some movement trays for me, very nice they are also!

I have well over 300 men. So to face me, 3 mates are comming together, cash and time, to do celts. That's 600+ Celts, around a dozen chariots and then 40 odd cavelry!  

We are also going to make a board for it and scenarios dating from the second invashion of Briton (Early Imperial) through Bodicca and most likly up to the withdrawal from Briton.

6k Roman army list

General                                        152
Cohort Standard                          109
Cohort Hero                                   84
Cohort Hero                                   84

Pretorians                                    585
23
Pretorian Guard                            700
27

Legionnaires A                             560
30
Legionnaires B                             560
30
Legionnaires C                             244
18
Legionnaires D                             470
25
Legionnaires E                              470
25
Legionnaires F                              470
25

Auxiliaries A                                  209
18
Auxiliaries B                                 201
12

Roman Archers                            447
24
Easten Archers                             142
12
Heavy bolt throwers                     168
X4

Cavelry A                                      320
12
Cavelry B                                      320
12

Total: 6500Pts



Pics to come...  

[Vulpine]

Roman Legionnaire without shield.


Roman Legionnaire with Shield Added.


Roman Centurion



Roman Century without comand.


Roman Century with comand.


1/3 of my total army unpainted.

[Norm]

That is going to look a stunning game. What is the wash / dip that you used, it seems effective but has been quite gentle on the colours.

[Vulpine]

Hi Norm.

For the Legionnaire:
• I spray paint a undercoat of ArmyPainter Black or Gray
• I spray paint a Base coat of ArmyPainter Metal
• I then do detail, Flesh, Red, Brown, one coat, no highlighting (that's it!)
• Then a coat of wash (Liquid Talent!) I use a mix of black (about 1/9 Black and water)*

For the Sheilds
• I spray paint a undercoat of ArmyPainter Black or Gray
• I spray paint a Base coat of ArmyPainter Red
• Paint Yellow detail (I have the embossed shields)
• Spray with Gloss Varnish.

This thread will be kept up to date with all aspects of this project. All three tribes of celts, Romans, the board, the scenarios, the games!

[Techno]

Looking good V !
Most impressive.
Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Very nice indeed.

[Vulpine]

Ta Techno and Lemmey

[i_am_win]

Goddamit! Your making me want to start on getting a warhammer ancients game started that I've been wanting to do for ages...Just time and work won't allow!!

Seriously though, great stuff V!

[Vulpine]

Well I was thinking of doing 10mm Romans, but after my Divorce (From a wife who would not allow me to spend my own money on minatures) I thought I would do 28mil and have a bit of detail (sorry Leon).

I also have a lot of 10mm to sort out, DrWho, Zulu, Alien Etc so a bit if 28 won't harm me.

[Vulpine]

He come the Druids!!!
My mate had to do this model first


We unpacked a box worth over £800.00 last night! Full of boxes and boxes of celts, Celtic cavelry, Chariots and Warlord put in loads exstra! I'll keep you updated!!

[Vulpine]

Full regiment with Sheilds


Cohort Standard


"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next." Maximus Decimus Meridius

[irregularwars]

Great looking project 

[Techno]

Progressing very well V.
Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice one!

[Vulpine]

Got a chunk done, feels like I'm getting someplace now! Thanks for your comments so far. The three Celt players are starting work as we speak and will soon be posting there pics.

Here's a update on my army:


Roman Regiment 2 (advancing)


Roman Regiment 2


Both Regiments with Genral and Cohort Standard.


Roman Coach


Inside Roman Coach - Roman Tax collector and Wife


Painted Regiment 1&2, Genral and Cohort Standard.