Achaeans under the brush

[FierceKitty]

Not much to be added at this stage, but they're on the workbench, and I think they're going to look good. Pikes and chariots are such a strange mixture!

[FierceKitty]

By Golly, they're done.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Photos?

[FierceKitty]

But once a little while. Setting up the figures for a group picture now....

[FierceKitty]

Agamemnon, King of Men. The Clytemnestra figure making sure nobody else kills her husband is half Pendraken (below the waist, ACW Dixie belle).

[FierceKitty]

From the other side. Admirers of Greek drama will note the red carpet with approval. Why should Homer dominate this narrative?

[FierceKitty]

The great Achilles, with Patrocles driving, and one of the chariot regiments. If Achilles is randomised as the sub-general, the chariots are all impetuous, with the impact advantages and control disadvantages this brings. Note the hero's disdain for armour.
I wanted to give him a really fancy shield, but had to admit defeat; I don't paint that well, and what on earth would it look like in 10mm? We don't have all that many examples of suitable contemporary art, and Homer is not a reliable source. Anyway, if I did get it right, I'd be in danger of divine retribution from Hephaistos. The Olympians don't care for humans to do things too well.

[FierceKitty]

Some pikemen. Two thirds Newlines, one third Magister Militum.

[FierceKitty]

The black shields are the dreaded Myrmiddons. Also note rather better armoured Menelaus commanding 4th unit.

[FierceKitty]

A heavy frontal assault is clearly the indicated tactic for these chaps. That's the Greater Ajax with the metal-faced shield.

[FierceKitty]

Old Nestor's Pylians. Conversions from surplus TB caetrati. And finally Odysseus' chariots. He may also be randomised as the 2nd in command, in which case the wheelie-bins are all rated as disciplined, with less impact but much better regard for orders, and superior staying power.

[FierceKitty]

Sleepy. I shall now go and measure my length on the bed, and my armour will ring about me.

[Techno]

Your armour knows your phone number ?...Or is it calling someone else, to talk about you, behind your back ?
What will they think of next ?

Looks really good, Alexander !!

Cheers - Phil

[Womble67]

Looking good

Take care

Andy

[Ithoriel]

Thus says The Great King to Alaksandu his brother, the armies of Ahhiyawa stand ready, arrayed for battle, splendid in bronze and fine leather, but where are the armies of Piyamaradu of Wilusa?

Looking very good FK.

Not convinced the Achilles went into battle skyclad but it might explain why Patroclus bought the farm while wearing Achilles armour