One problem of fixing figures on bases randomly is that it sometimes goes a bit wrong - hadn't intended to put 3 Hercules figures on the same base. Not sure I like the black silhouette version.
On the other hand, the clubs aren't much better.
So, another 24 figures waiting to be painted - probably as Athenians. That gives me a range of shield blazons - obviously alpha and owls, probably also some bull heads to represent the Minotaur and Theseus, perhaps a few with triremes to represent the wooden walls... seems a lot more interesting than Thebes.
Beautiful, love the shields!
ReplyDeleteRight, comes under the heading of personal preference - no one will ever convince me that those shields are beautiful!
DeleteBut thanks for the thought. I will be a lot happier with the next lot... as I am with all the others.
Was always a challenge. I remember Steve Walker when he was with John Braithwaite produced marvellous shields, I got quite good at painting arachnids 😀
ReplyDeleteDo I take it you've stopped selling the garrison ancients now?
Yes, I 'retired' Garrison in October 2014 - a case of getting too old to spend several hours each weekend casting.
DeleteThat's a pity, understandable but a pity I will have to make do with painting the last 24 hoplites I have. 😀
DeleteThe reason I bought Garrison in the first place was to ensure my own supply. Still, I kept the ranges going commercially for 7 years - some were out longer with me than with Greenwood and Ball!
DeleteRob,
DeleteWise move just a pity they're not available any more. Enjoy