My commission work this year has included a large number of hoplites by Crusader Miniatures. These were painted in stages I’m pleased to say - not all at once! But I’d actually lost count of just how many until recently when the client sent me this photo of them all fixed to their bases and ready for the final basing material to be added.
Now that’s what I call a solid Greek phalanx! 128 figures in total, 8 figures per base. I must admit to a moment of pride seeing them all ranked up like this. It was very satisfying to see. Also, kudos must go to the client for his prep work on these. Spear hands were all carved out to enable a nice secure grip on the spears, and all the shields were drilled and pinned in place. It’s a power of work to do in itself, but no chance of any shields or spears popping off these boys.
All the shield transfers were from Little Big Men Studios, and I painted the shield rims in a variety of bronze, solid colours or patterns. The Crusader hoplites are a real favourite of mine. I like the standing pose a lot, something which features across several of their ranges.
I’ll have more hoplites to paint next year for a commission. Those ones will be Foundry ones with over-arm poses, but also very nice looking miniatures.
Superb work and they do look great en masse, as they should:)! Those shield transfers really make a huge difference too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. Yes, the LBMS transfers are excellent. Definitely worth the extra bit of expense. There is a good variety for designs for Crusader hoplites. Also some transfers designed for Victrix shields in there as well, which still fit.
ReplyDeleteAn impressive array great work your client must be very pleased!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, they were certainly enjoyable to paint.
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