Monday, 8 January 2018
Another Persian Sparabara Unit
Whilst waiting for the Arab/Israeli forces to arrive my painting mojo jumped backed to 500BC to complete another Persian Sparabara/Archer unit. These were a slight experiment as I used some light green army painter primer. This forms the colour of their main ‘tunic’ , which has then been washed, highlighted etc. Not sure it saved much time but quite happy with the effect. Again the photo isn’t great as they are a bit more colourful to the eye you can’t really see their red trousers in this shot☹️
Again for variety i gave the front row hand weapons working on the assumption they have already thrown their spears ? Gradually the Persian forces are building up they will still need some mercenary hoplites but are now a viable force π
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I like them! Who makes these figures?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan...not my best, but a bulk unit. The figures are Wargames Factory, not to everybody’s liking but if you are careful putting them together and use parts form several boxes I think they are too bad for a bulk unit. Of course now out of production so you only get the odd box off eBay etc...
DeleteNice and good movement tray and wicker shields.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks one of my own homemade trays (I am such a cheap skate!) figures on one pence pieces and base is magnetic.
DeleteNice work Matt and an effective look to the unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks David pleasing enough as a bulk unitπ
DeleteAnother excellent work sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal π
DeleteBehind these beautiful and impressive shields we discover a fantastic looking unit...SUPERB!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil.......trouble is the Persians went very much for quantity over quality so I need to paint a few more !
DeleteSplendid job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steveπ
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