There is talk of the next big club game being Magnesia. I already have most of the figures for this, and others can also contribute. The one thing that is missing, though, is the Seleucid contingent of ten scythed chariot models. I have four old Essex ones that are fine, but there isn't the time for me to buy and paint another half a dozen. Also, I'm loath to do so because this would be expensive, and I can't think of any other occasion I'd ever field that many. So I made some large sabot bases:
Thet are 12cm wide by 8cm deep. This is the frontage of two chariot models, and is the correct depth. The idea is that a chariot (or elephant for other games) can sit in the middle and do double duty.
Above is an angled shot. I just glued on some old bit of board to try to keep the channels smooth and larded on my usual basing mix. The result looks like this:
And this:
They aren't perfect, and you can still see the joins, but they'll do nicely enough at tabletop distance. If I can be bothered, I'll disguise the joins on the day with some extra flock.
Some 28mm terrain
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I noticed I was a bit short on interior terrain when I laid out the Joker's
lair awhile back. Specifically, I had no beds and few tables. After looking
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57 minutes ago
the red earth looks really Mediterranean and the chariot looks nice
ReplyDeleteI would not want to fight against it
Thanks - I use plastic wood with some extra drybrushing, flock and odds and ends. I want my armies to be based the same if I can manage it - that way, they look like they are from the same force.
ReplyDeleteCheers again
Paul