After reading The Iliad, I decided to name some of the units I'd painted and needed to paint, just to give them their own personality and because I'm quite sad!! I went through the book again taking notes on who's who and what. The figures are a mixture of Essex, Chariot and Museum. I've taken loads more photos so come back again if you like what you see!!!
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| Warriors from Mykene, led by their King Agamemnon, Chariot Minis. |
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| A second group of warriors from Mykene, who were the largest contingent of the Greek army, arriving on 100 ships. Essex minis. |
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| The men of Sparta, led by Menelaos brother to Agamemnon. Chariot minis. |
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| Nestor led these brave men from Pylos |
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| Warriors from Argos led by Diomedes, son of King Tydeus of Argos. Museum minis. |
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| The Dendra armoured Athenians led by Menestheus, son of Peteos. Museum minis |
I'm sorry to hear that your said, man, and I hope whatever it is getting you down goes away soon. But on the upshot, brilliant job on these units. I have a feeling that Hector kept his cavalry charges down to a dull roar whenever these guys were around. Might explain why the war took so long.
ReplyDeleteI would not want to step on these little guys in my bare feet... lol.
ReplyDeleteDidn't you mean "quite mad" and not "quite sad"? Either way really fine looking units that cheer you up if your "sad" and worth the effort if your "mad".:-)
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You will be sad when you give each soldier a name.
ReplyDeleteAre you sad or mad? Either way, I'll teleport you some good food.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the confusion guys'n'gals "Sad" It's an English saying/slang. Sad as in "You bloody fool, why the hell are you wasting your time doing this"
ReplyDeleteand yes i am quite mad, ask the Lurker! what's on the menu, whisk??
ReplyDeleteAre those shields made from cow hides? They look like a good mix of Ayrshire and Friesian cattle. :D
ReplyDeleteAmazing detail especially on the boar's tusk helmets! The Iliad and the Odyssey were my introduction to ancient history as a lad (oh, and Asterix!)
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very nice, and very good idea to name your units
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice units there. The Dendra have to be my favorite
ReplyDeleteThis is madness!
ReplyDeleteI see no problem in naming your units, easier on the battlefield and the chance to intimidate the opponent; "The squad of Heric the Destroyer will charge your puny unit!"
They're very nice Ray and you are sad and an asshole.
ReplyDeleteLove you too Fran, you shitbag!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, sad and mad!! I have enough trouble naming kids and pets!!!
ReplyDeletethey look awesome!
ReplyDeleteThey look great, I think its a cool idea to name th units as it gives an army character
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of different translations in book form, especially nowadays as Borders sells off stock on sale, and about 1999 there was a wonderful TV miniseries about the Odyssey that really brought it to life for the 20th century viewer.
ReplyDeleteThe one where Odysseus has some adventures trying to get home from the war the slow way, back to his wife, but a lot of things like the Cyclops happened on the way.
In the 80s there was a small boardgame for the war that had characters for the heroes that are men, and also the ones that are gods, with rules they have to follow. I think the game is called the Iliad. I'll have a look on web-grognards or boardgamegeek to see about it.
kinda look like cows.
ReplyDeleteVery very great work on small figures !!!! Fantastic !! As always !!!
ReplyDeleteYou must have supreme patience to hand craft all those little fellas, well done.
ReplyDeleteFeel better! I honestly don't know how you have the patientce to do this, but WOW, are they ever incredible!
ReplyDeleteFor wicked Cleon and his wife, when fame Following!
ReplyDeleteSome wild looking shields...nice work, Ray
ReplyDeleteAwesome figures. Whenever I see Acheans I just can't help but say 'Mooooo' :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome looking figures.
ReplyDeleteI personally always loved those epic stories of war in the time of the greeks, roman, etc
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those are some badass shields
ReplyDeleteNice work m8, must get down to doing these too. Sorry, can't help it; Domedes' lads look like the bass string section!
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